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Bud Crawford vs Spence Jr.: The Fight of the Decade
For the past five years, boxing fans have been eagerly awaiting the showdown between Terence 'Bud' Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. However, with the two fighters being contracted to rival promoters, it seemed like this dream fight would never happen. But now, with Crawford breaking free from Bob Arum's Top Rank organization, the stage is set for an epic clash. And unlike the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight that happened eight years too late, Crawford and Spence are facing each other in their prime.Crawford, the undisputed world light-welterweight champion, moved up to win the WBO welterweight crown five years ago. And if he can defeat Spence, who currently holds the WBC, WBA, and IBF 10ston 7lb championship belts, Crawford will become an unprecedented two-division unified champion. This kind of historic matchup between two elite fighters only happens once in a generation.
The Battle of the Titans: Analyzing the Odds
Predicting the winner between Crawford and Spence is no easy task. In the US, they call this a 'pick-em fight', meaning the odds are too close to call. Crawford is the slight favorite at 8/13, while Spence is not far behind at 11/8. Both fighters have impeccable records, with Crawford knocking out 30 of his 39 opponents and Spence blasting out 22 of his 28.However, it's worth noting that neither Crawford nor Spence are as active in the ring as they used to be. Crawford has fought only twice in the last 20 months, while Spence has been in the ring just twice in the last 2 years and 8 months. Spence was also sidelined for a period after a serious car accident, but miraculously, he didn't suffer any major injuries. He's now back and determined to show the world what he's made of.
Fans Expecting a Classic Showdown
Both Crawford and Spence possess incredible skill, strength, and power. Spence, being a natural welterweight, has the size advantage over Crawford. But Crawford has a secret weapon - he's a switch-hitter, equally devastating whether he's fighting as a southpaw or orthodox. His previous opponents, such as Kell Brook and Amir Khan, can attest to his knockout power.SunSport's Colin Hart, an experienced boxing journalist, believes that if Crawford-Spence is even three quarters as good as the legendary Leonard-Duran and Leonard-Hearns fights, fans are in for a treat. And according to Crawford, this fight is a defining moment in his career. He believes that victory will solidify his legacy in the sport of boxing. Will he be able to fry the fish and add three more belts to his collection?
Watching Crawford vs Spence in the UK
UK boxing fans can catch the highly-anticipated Crawford vs Spence fight on TNT Sports PPV. The fight will be broadcasted in the early hours of Sunday and can be purchased for £19.95. Don't miss out on this epic battle for supremacy in the welterweight division.
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