“Spence Just Didn’t Look Like He Was All There”: Abel Sanchez’s Insights on the Form of Errol Spence Jr. In the ‘Bud’ Crawford Clash

A recent clash had the boxing world on the edge of its seats, Errol Spence Jr. faced off against Terence Crawford. However, as the dust settled, many wondered if Spence was truly at his best. Recently, Abel Sanchez, a renowned trainer in the boxing community, had an interview with Fight Hub TV.  In the interview, he weighed in with some startling observations.

The observations were related to Errol Spence Jr’s performance in the ‘Bud’ Crawford clash. According to him, Spence’s form was off in the match. Not only this, he also tapped into Errol’s physical health during the match. Although he recognized the special talent of Errol, he didn’t shy away from analyzing all the aspects that lead to his loss against Crawford. Furthermore, his revelations about Spence’s performance unravel a bigger picture of concern.

Sanchez’s take on the performance of Errol Spence Jr.

The world watched as two titans clashed, but for Sanchez, something was amiss. He said, “I know that there’s a better Spence in there. Terence looked like a million dollars. I mean he looked so good, he just did everything right, position right, was reading right. And for some reason to me, Spence just didn’t look like he was all there. He looked drained.”

Further, he tapped into what all aspects appeared off  to him. He said, “He walked into the ring, his eyes didn’t look good. He is a very special talent, but you don’t knock somebody down at that level with a jab that really didn’t hit him in the chin, hit him like behind the ear kind of. That just tells me that maybe legs weren’t underneath him, he’s a little weak.”

Additionally, Sanchez’s insights provide a unique perspective, suggesting that Spence might not have been in his prime condition for the fight. He further eked saying, “Oh, he definitely wasn’t right. Just look at him, look at his eyes going into the fight, man. It looked like it was loaded, you know, that just fatigued, that just the body just doesn’t want to be there. I mean, there’s no way you can recuperate in those, from the time they weighed in to now, to the fight night. Yeah, he’s gonna get a lot of food in him, he’s gonna get a lot of liquids in him, but he’s still drained. He still killed himself to make weight, and to me, it was obvious.”

Such comments from a seasoned expert like Sanchez can’t be taken lightly. It puts us on a pedestal to wonder if Spence’s form was truly compromised, or was it just an off day?

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Beyond this bout, Spence boasts an impressive track record. However, his match with Crawford could impact his legacy. While rematch rumors are swirling, the boxing arena is buzzing. Furthermore, Terence Crawford is already eyeing a potential rematch.  While opinions vary, Sanchez’s insights provide a unique perspective on the match.

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