Terence Crawford: record, next fight and profile →
Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. finally officially announced a welterweight championship showdown Thursday that fans have wanted to see for several years. Crawford and Spence jointly announced through their social media platforms that they’ll fight July 29 at T-Mobile Arena
Canelo Alvarez did his best to stop the runaway notion that he’s a shot fighter. But after being forced to go the full 12 rounds with John Ryder in his most recent showing, Alvarez’s detractors have garnered even more ammunition.
Terence Crawford came away a bit concerned by Devin Haney’s latest performance. Twenty-year-old Haney fended off veteran three-division titlist Vasiliy Lomachenko over 12 highly competitive rounds last Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas to remain the undisputed champion of the lightweight
The long-discussed welterweight showdown between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. is seemingly closer than ever to becoming a done deal. Their representatives have been negotiating terms for their 147-pound title unification fight for months. Their much-anticipated clash, which has tentatively been scheduled for July 29 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, will become a reality if both boxers sign their contracts.
For the most part, the resume of Terence Crawford, at least according to Keith Thurman, has always been widely unimpressive. Since abandoning his undisputed throne at 140 pounds, Crawford (39-0, 30 KOs) has been lambasted for the level of opposition he’s faced up until this point. While he did strip Jeff Horn of his championship status in 2018, Crawford’s opponent selection has been filled with either nondescript names or long-faded former champions.
Normally, turning 35 years of age would signal the end of a great fighter's once promising career. Their reflexes slow just a tad, the footwork isn’t as crisp, and their once granite chin has deteriorated considerably. Be that as it may, Terence Crawford is keeping Father Time at bay.
LAS VEGAS – Stephen Espinoza is cautiously optimistic that ongoing negotiations for an Errol Spence Jr.-Terence Crawford showdown will lead to a deal for the undefeated welterweight champions to finally fight.
At least one welterweight is convinced of an undisputed championship on the horizon. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that Alexis Rocha will no longer wait out the process for his mandatory shot at the WBO welterweight title. Instead, the top-rated contender will revisit plans to face Anthony ‘Juice’ Young, which will headline a May 27 DAZN show from Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California.
Jermell Charlo may not have robust options in the division in which he reigns as the undisputed champion, but the Houston, Texas native is encouraged by certain names that may be moving up to his weight class.
Alexis Rocha’s close but clear defeat at the hands of Rashidi Ellis in 2020 pushed him down the welterweight ladder. But while his immediate stock had plunged, he slowly but surely steadied the ship. With six consecutive victories underneath his belt, the 25-year-old now finds himself in front of the championship line.