James Harden, Stephen A Smith, and NBA Community React to Terence Crawford Handing Errol Spence Jr His First Career Loss: ?Did Not Expect an Absolute A** Whipping?

Sports fans and athletes from across the globe, including NBA superstars, eagerly gathered to witness the most anticipated brawl of the year. The stage was set for a close fight. Still, Terence Crawford dominated over?Errol Spence Jr.?At the beginning, Spence initiated the fight with assertiveness, but Crawford showcased his poised defensive skills and quickly turned the tables. In a stunning display of talent, Crawford sent Spence Jr. to the canvas for the first time in his career during the second round. As the match unfolded, Crawford’s relentless prowess continued, eventually culminating in a TKO victory in the ninth round.

Crawford’s triumph marked a historic moment as he ascended to the throne as an undisputed champion in two divisions. The fight left fans in awe, shocked, and exhilarated by Crawford’s skill and composure on both ends of the fist. It was a one-sided fireworks showcase that will be remembered for years.

NBA superstars gather to witness the unprecedented brawl

The magnitude of the fight was enough to draw renowned NBA names into the arena. The fight took place in T- Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Stars like Damian Lillard, Fred VanVleet,?James Harden, DeMarcus Cousins and others marked their presence for the matchup. Despite boxing being a combat sport, its connection to the NBA is not far-fetched. From the standpoint of mental toughness, agility, endurance and footwork, several elements remain prominent in superstars from both sports.?

When asked about their predictions for the fight, DeMarcus Cousins and?Damian Lillard?displayed immense respect for both the warriors. However, both the NBA stars sided with Crawford to emerge victorious.?

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Crawford is considered the best pound-to-pound boxer by many fans around the world. He claimed the unified light welterweight championship in 2017 by knockout. Moving up a weight class, he secured the WBO welterweight title against Jeff Horn the next year. Since then, he has defended the belt more than five times.?

Trae Young, Dwight Howard and other NBA faces react to the fight

Despite being a majority favourite to win the battle, Crawford took it a step further with his skillful destruction. Following an absolute masterclass, he earned praise from renowned names in and around the NBA.?

Kyle Kuzma handed over Crawford his well-deserved flowers. He now has 31 wins by knockout in his bag.?

Former NBA champion, Andre Iguodala acknowledged the new champion’s repertoire. Crawford showcased his precision, landing an impressive 50.1% of his shots (185 of 369).

On the other hand, Shannon Sharpe gave props to both players for an epic battle while flexing with the title belt. After the end of the fight, Spence acknowledged Crawford’s efficiency over him, “I make no excuses. He was throwing a harder jab. He was timing with his jab, and he had his timing down on point.”

In contrast to Shannon,?Trae Young?chimed in with his brutally honest take on the fight. In round nine, Crawford unleashed a relentless flurry of punches, leaving Spence unsafe and unable to defend himself. The?referee intervened, stopping the fight.

Talking about brutal honesty, Stephen A Smith displayed his honest thought in the most Stephen A Smith way possible.

The contract for the fight contained a two-way rematch clause. This allows the loser to trigger it within 30 days. However, the winner holds the decision-making power regarding the weight class for the potential rematch, with the option to choose between 147 lbs or 154 lbs.

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