“Terence Crawford Puts on a Masterclass, Claims Undisputed Welterweight Title with TKO Victory over Errol Spence”
byAuthor Rooks/ Boxing Contributor
In a monumental clash for welterweight supremacy, Terence “Bud” Crawford proved to be a force to be reckoned with as he dominated Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. in a spectacular display of skill and power. Crawford, the WBO welterweight champion from Omaha, NEB, showcased his prowess by scoring three knockdowns and eventually stopping Spence, the IBF, WBA, and WBC champion from Dallas, TX, in the ninth round.
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The referee calls a stop to the fight in the 9th, as Terence Crawford defeats Errol Spence Jr to sit alone at the top of the division. #SpenceCrawfordpic.twitter.com/b2yIkj8QAr
From the outset, Crawford’s laser jab became a formidable weapon, repeatedly halting Spence’s attempts at gaining momentum. Round after round, Spence struggled to find a response to Crawford’s lightning-fast jabs and crisp straight left hands, leaving him on the defensive. Despite Spence’s resilience, the referee made the decisive call to stop the bout at 2:32 of the ninth round, recognizing Crawford’s relentless dominance.
With this remarkable victory, Crawford not only unified the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles with his WBO belt but also settled the long-standing debate on who reigns as the best 147-pound fighter of the era. Moreover, Crawford etched his name in boxing history by becoming the first male fighter to achieve undisputed status in two weight divisions in the modern four-belt era.
The highly anticipated showdown between Crawford and Spence, which was the result of complex negotiations, included a rematch clause, granting Spence the opportunity to seek redemption and reignite the rivalry after suffering a resounding defeat.
