Errol Spence Jr claims mental edge over Terence Crawford, seeks undisputed championship and WBO title
Posted : 28 July 2023
Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford are set to face off in an eagerly anticipated welterweight fight, aiming for the undisputed WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF titles. The showdown will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 29.
In the build-up to the fight, tensions escalated between the fighters and their teams, leading to clashes at the news conference. Spence expressed confidence in his mental edge over Crawford, claiming he remained unfazed by the hecklers from Crawford's camp.
While both fighters engaged in heated exchanges with the hecklers, Spence maintained his focus on the fight itself, disregarding the distractions. He emphasized that he is paid to fight Crawford, not to get involved in verbal battles with others.
Spence, who holds the WBC, WBA (Super), and IBF titles, aims to add Crawford's WBO title to his collection. At 31 years old, he is four years younger than his opponent and was visibly bothered when Crawford referred to him as "kid."
Despite the intense atmosphere at the news conference, Spence acknowledged that such tensions were to be expected so close to the fight. With the weigh-in and the bout just days away, both fighters' camps are fully focused on the upcoming battle, resulting in high emotions and clashes between the two "alpha teams."
Fans eagerly await the outcome of this high-stakes encounter to determine the undisputed welterweight champion. The fight promises to be a thrilling showdown between two talented fighters at the peak of their careers.
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