Errol Spence Jr vs Terence Crawford negotiations are ongoing
"The Truth" vs "Bud" is close to a deal, but won't be finalised for June 17, contrary to reports
Fight fans may finally get treated to what would be the greatest matchup of the decade after many years of patiently – and very frustratingly – waiting.
Boxing journalist Dan Rafael tweeted this earlier today, on April 4, in response to a Ring Magazine report that the fight is being scheduled for June 17: "Not here for a pissing contest with anyone but per Ring report that Spence-Crawford is set for June 17: two sources directly involved told me, yes, negotiations continue (no secret) but deal not close and, even if made, won't be June 17. That's the best version of the truth as I know it."
This means fans may have to wait a little longer until July or August this year, possibly even September.
The undefeated welterweight champions are both regarded pound-for-pound top 5 in the world and have been on a collision course for what seems like forever.
33-year-old Texan, Errol "The Truth" Spence (28-0, 22KO) has been a world champion for six years now, having first defeated Briton Kell Brook for his IBF World welterweight title in 2017. He currently holds the WBC, WBA, IBF titles.
Nebraskan Terence "Bud" Crawford (39-0, 33KO) is a three-weight world champion and former undisputed champion at super-lightweight. He currently holds the WBO welterweight title. His last 10 championship contests have all ended by KO. No one has been able to last the distance with the 35-year-old triple champ since 2016, almost seven years ago now.
The Ring Magazine belt, bestowed only upon the winner of when No.1 meets No.2 in a division, has been vacant since Floyd Mayweather Jr. retired in 2015.
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