Derrick James shook his head at Errol Spence Jr. With. Jermell Charlo Showdown: “I Don’t Want To Think About It”
By: Hans Themistode
As one of the most respected boxing coaches in the world, Derrick James has enjoyed his role shaping and creating world champions.
With both Errol Spence Jr and Jermell Charlo currently on the cusp of becoming undisputed titles at 147 and 154 pounds, respectively, James beams with pride whenever the pair are mentioned in the competition. conversations.
However, while James believes both boxers deserve recognition by the pound, he may be forced to pick a side.
Recently, Spence Jr was asked if he was ready to put on weight and face his barn and best friend. Although the Dallas native was hesitant at first, he revealed that if the right financial package came to his desk, he might put their friendship aside and exchange fists with him. Charlo in the ring.
“I think so,” Spence Jr said on the DAZN Boxing Show when asked if he would go up against Charlo. “If it makes sense in terms of money.”
In the end, James is crossing his fingers in the hopes that the pair never officially break up. As for who he believes will win, James was unable to give his opinion. In fact, the prestigious coach refuses to even allow thinking about the Charlo vs Spence Jr confrontation. transcend his mind.
“I don’t think about it,” James said in an interview with Fight Hub TV. “That’s not what I think. I don’t want to think about it. My two men fight. ”
Eventually, James will cross that unwanted bridge when the time is right. Meanwhile, he continues to help both boxers in their upcoming bouts.
In the case of Charlo, the Houston-born player owns three of the four major world titles for £154. On May 14, in Los Angeles, California, Charlo will attempt to become the sport’s first undisputed champion since Winky Wright in 2001 when he faces WBO goal scorer Brian Castano .
On the other hand, Spence Jr. hopes to join the three belt club in just a few weeks. The powerful Southpaw will officially face off against the 147-pound WBA champion, Yordenis Ugas. If he turns out to be successful in their April 16 unification match, Terence Crawford, and his WBO trinket, will be the only other title winner at 147 pounds.
