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The world of boxing was treated to a spectacle as two pound-for-pound greats, Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr., faced off in a clash for the ages.  it was a historic event where Crawford beat the unified champion and lay claim to the status of undisputed champion after his 8th-round TKO victory.

This showdown was one fans wanted for a long time. However, they had to wait for years before the fight was finally made. This is the reason why Matchroom CEO Eddie Hearn came out and shared his thoughts on how this fight should serve as an example for the sport while also giving credit to both fighters for breaking the norm.

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Crawford vs. Spence and Hearn’s Pride

In a recent interview with IFLTV, Hearn couldn’t contain his pride as he reflected on the achievements of Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. He also expressed his sense of accomplishment, knowing that these fighters achieved their first world titles while facing opposition under his banner. While he expressed that some people might have a problem with him taking credit, he was still proud of what the two had accomplished.

“I’m so proud of boxing last night. I mean, obviously, Errol Spence won his first world title on my show. Terence Crawford won his first world title on my show. I mean, I have to take some credit, obviously, but those guys, are great for what they’re doing. This is the problem, by the way, like an American would watch that part and go, ‘I can’t believe you said that,’ but anyway, these two. these two, thank you, thank you, thank you.” he said.

Moreover, the British promoter also emphasized the rewards of taking risks and making competitive fights. He dived into a problem that has plagued the sport for a long time and hoped that this fight could serve as a great.

Eddie Hearn reveals why Spence vs Crawford would be a lesson for boxing

According to Hearn, the Crawford vs. Spence fight serves as an important lesson for fighters, managers, advisors, lawyers, and trainers. He also passionately advocates for fighters to embrace challenging matchups and not shy away from potential losses. For him, fighters who rise to the challenge and deliver extraordinary performances become true superstars.

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“Let this be a lesson, just let this Kickstart momentum for fighters taking fights, right? Managers, advisors, lawyers, trainers, let’s take risks. Sometimes when you lose, it doesn’t really matter. Obviously, these guys made a fortune last night. You know, Errol Spence lost, it doesn’t really matter; he can move up to 54. I know he’s got a rematch clause. Bud Crawford becomes the superstar that he should have been so many years ago, and just like… it’s so good for the sport, honestly.” he said.

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The problem of fighters avoiding each other is a significant obstacle that boxing must overcome. However, the Crawford vs. Spence fight demonstrated the potential for greatness when top fighters embrace challenges and compete fearlessly. As fans eagerly await future matchups, many hope that fighters and the entire boxing ecosystem will take heed of  Hearn’s call to action.

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