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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 28: Referee Jack Reiss in in the ring with Erroll Spence Jr. after he defeated Shawn Porter in their IBF & WBC World Welterweight Championship fight at Staples Center on September 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Spence, Jr won by decision. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 28: Referee Jack Reiss in in the ring with Erroll Spence Jr. after he defeated Shawn Porter in their IBF & WBC World Welterweight Championship fight at Staples Center on September 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Spence, Jr won by decision. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford are currently the top two candidates under ESPN’s welterweight divisional ranking. Both undefeated in professional boxing, Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford, now give fight fans hope for a possible and electrifying showdown in the 147lbs welterweight division. Crawford is currently the WBA welterweight title holder and Errol Spence Jr., following his recent win over Yordenis Ugas, now holds the WBC, IBF, and WBA welterweight titles.
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Following the Spence Jr. and Crawford collision, combat sports fans will witness the rise of the undisputed welterweight [147] champion in boxing. Already, there have been many speculations concerning the highly expected event. In a recent interview, the PBC caught up with Derrick James, the coach of Errol ‘The Truth’ Spence Jr., and asked him a few questions about the fight.
Derrick James, coach of Errol Spence Jr. on why Terence Crawford will make a great fight
In conversation with Errol Spence Jr‘s trainer Derrick James, the PBC asked him if Crawford was a worthy challenge and what made ‘Bud’ a good fight.
"They seem to think that have so many more advantages [over @ErrolSpenceJr] so I just let them have that. Enjoy that until you find out 'The Truth.'"
— Coach Derrick James
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The following is what James said:
“Well, I think that his skill set. I think that you know, speed is a better system at the same time. His level of success that he’s attained moving from lightweight to, you know, being undisputed at 140 and moving to 147. So, I think that he is the, you know, I think it’ll be a great fight.”
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Terence Crawford will eventually find out ‘The Truth’
As the interaction with Derrick James went on, the PBC further asked him what advantages he thought Spence Jr. would enjoy over Terence Crawford in their fight.

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Errol Spence (R) punches Lamont Peterson (L) | Courtesy: Getty Images
Although reluctant to speak about Spence Jr.’s advantages over Crawford, this is what James finally said:
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“I won’t get into that. I’ll just say that I feel like it’s all about me and my guy. I won’t go in and talk about what advantages we have, but, you know, I think they seem to think they have so many more advantages, so I just let them have that. Enjoy that until you find out ‘The Truth.'”
Honestly speaking, James’ words now make the idea of the fight even more interesting for all the existing fans. However, when will Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford take place? That is the question.
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What do you think about Derrick James’ message? And what advantages do you believe each has over the other? Let us know in the comments.
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