Unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. and WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford were set to face in an undisputed welterweight title bout in November. The two have been touted as the best boxers in the division and were finally ready to compete in the ring. However, it has been reported that the fight might be in jeopardy because of a lingering dispute regarding the contract.
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According to ESPN, Crawford wants transparency related to event expenses since his contract contains no guaranteed purse. Although the WBO champ will earn a percentage of the net revenue, he wants the ability to approve expenses. Crawford became a free agent after parting ways with Top Rank while Spence fights under Man Down Promotions.
Moreover, ESPN’s Mike Coppinger revealed if the fight took place it won’t be in November but in December or even January.
The Errol Spence-Terence Crawford undisputed welterweight championship fight is in jeopardy due to lingering contract issues, sources tell ESPN, and if the fight does take place, it won’t be Nov. 19. Details on the issues at 5 p.m. ET with @maxkellerman on ESPN2 #SpenceCrawford
This certainly is very disappointing for fans who have long awaited a match between the two. Upon hearing this news, they were also quick to express their disappointment as they reacted to the news.
Fans react to Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford contract issue
One fan called out EPSN, claiming that they had already reported the fight was confirmed and were now making excuses.
“Lingering contract issues”? But I thought y’all reported that they agreed..? I thought Bud agreeed to everything and signed..? 💀💀😂
Another fan stated that boxing should be run under one promotion to prevent these shenanigans.
Moreover, one fan also claimed that this part of boxing ‘bored’ him as the best possible fights never get made.
This is the part of boxing that bored me… the most “in demand” fights never get to happen… Still expecting new excuses on why Fury - AJ isn’t going to happen too.
Senior writer of Sports Illustrated Chris Mannix also weighed in on this issue. He stated that it would be a ‘disaster’ if this fight didn’t get booked.
It would be an unmitigated disaster — for Crawford, for Spence, for boxing — if this fight doesn’t get made.
The Errol Spence-Terence Crawford undisputed welterweight championship fight is in jeopardy due to lingering contract issues, sources tell ESPN, and if the fight does take place, it won’t be Nov. 19. Details on the issues at 5 p.m. ET with @maxkellerman on ESPN2 #SpenceCrawford
At this point neither should be considered p4p when there's another top guy who claims they p4p in their respective division
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