Boxing fans, buckle up! As the boxing world sits on the edge of its seat, eagerly awaiting the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford showdown, an unexpected curveball has been thrown. Former professional boxing superstar Oscar De La Hoya has joined the pre-match chatter with a hint of something sinister.

Known for his hard-hitting commentary as much as his hard-hitting punches, De La Hoya has dropped a bombshell, cryptically alluding to a potentially game-changing aspect of the upcoming fight. It’s something we’re not talking about. It’s something that might affect the balance of the game. But it’s not what you think.

It’s intriguing, isn’t it? Well, hold on to your gloves, because this comment is sure to reframe how you view the impending bout between two of the most dominant forces in boxing today.

Intersecting rings and roads: The fear that haunts Errol Spence Jr.

Initially, Oscar De La Hoya’s cryptic comments had many fans scratching their heads. Nevertheless, as the cloud of mystery lifted, the focus became clear. His tweet read, “What people are not talking about is Spence’s jaw. Accident caused damage to all of Spence’s teeth. Look at Ugas wobbling Spence when they fought; imagine Crawford landing on the jaw?”

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Furthermore, De La Hoya’s comment pinpointed an overlooked aspect of Spence’s fight history: a potential jaw injury. Reportedly, Spence suffered damage to his teeth in an undisclosed accident, a detail hitherto unexplored in the pre-match analysis.

Next, De La Hoya adds another layer to the narrative by referencing Spence’s prior encounter with Yordenis Ugas. Undeniably, Spence appeared unsteady during that bout, a fact that De La Hoya suggests could be linked to his previous injury.

Spence Jr. opens up about driving anxiety and PTSD with Mike Tyson

In a podcast with boxing legend Mike Tyson and co-host DJ Whoo Kid, Errol Spence Jr. made some personal revelations about his driving fears and trauma. He admitted to suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which manifests particularly when he’s driving. He confessed, “I can’t even drive in the middle of the highway because it’s like two cars next to me.”

Red lights and intersections trigger intense fear, as he can’t help but visualize another car hitting him. He remarked, “If I’m at like a red light or I’m passing an intersection, I just imagine a car running the light and hitting me.” He concluded, “I’m not too good of a driver.”

The forthcoming showdown between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford has more dimensions than just a typical boxing match. With Oscar De La Hoya’s revelation about Spence’s potential jaw weakness and Spence’s own admission of PTSD related to driving, the narrative of the fight has expanded beyond the ring.

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In light of these revelations, one can’t help but wonder how these factors will influence Spence’s performance. Will the psychological impact of his fears impact his ability to focus in the ring? Conversely, might these challenges serve to fuel his determination and resilience?

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