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Errol Spence Jr. Joins Boxing World in Frenzy After a Fan Makes Desperate Choice to Afford Buying Terence Crawford Fight Tickets

Published 06/03/2023, 9:46 PM EDT

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A massive fight is around the corner. After years of anticipation and several attempts to finalize the fight, Errol Spence Jr. and Terrance Crawford will square off against each other on July 29. Both fighters are undefeated and among the best pound-for-pound fighters. Just to increase the stakes, all the belts of the welterweight division will be on the line.

Not to mention, the fans are excited to see both combatants finally compete. One fan, in particular, is desperate to witness the fight live in the arena. And as the saying goes, “Desperate times lead to desperate measures,” similarly, the person resorted to a desperate move. The same caught the attention of the boxing world including  Errol Spence Jr.

Errol Spence Jr. and the boxing world applaud a fan’s determination to witness the fight in the arena

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Given how massive the fight is, the tickets for the same are bound to be expensive. And many fans may not be in a position to comfortably afford them. One fan made a desperate attempt to gain adequate money and purchase the tickets. In a picture posted by a user named @LazyLeftyOG, the fan revealed his means to get the money for the tickets. Evidently, he appears to be a young man who is being hugged by an older woman.

The Tweet stated, F*ck that. I’m bout to secure these #SpenceCrawford tickets by any means necessary”. The caption and the picture indicate that the fan is being financially compensated by the older woman for being with her.

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The tweet went viral in the boxing world and the fans were quick to react. Errol Spence Jr himself posted a screenshot of the Tweet on his Instagram story with the caption, “real one”.

While one fan thinks this approach is not correct. He stated, “The PPV for Spence Vs Crawford is not that expensive. That might be your best bet. The In-person route might leave you permanently scarred.”

On the contrary, one fan rates his determination. He states, “Gotta Respect it”

Another fan wanted to help him out instead of him taking that route. He stated, “Yoooooooooo you ain’t gotta sell yo a** ill help out its not that SERIOUS!!!!!”

Lastly, one fan named Eman claims that finding tickets would be an issue for him. He states, “Fight is almost sold out! So much for the boxing is dead crowd!”

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Safe to say that the fans have a unique perspective on the decision taken by the fan to get the tickets for the much-awaited fight. Do you agree with the fan’s decision? Share your opinion with us in the comments below.

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Harddit Bedi

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Harddit Bedi is a passionate Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering the off-court drama of athletes. He has a keen interest in the untold stories of boxers. Harddit is a firm believer in the primal nature of boxing, which he views as the oldest and most fundamental sport known to mankind.
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Arijit Saha