It seems to be on.
Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. will meet in one of the biggest matches that can happen in boxing on July 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, according to ESPN. The outlet cites “source” in its report.
An official announcement of the 147-pound title unification bout is expected soon.
Crawford and Spence are said to have agreed to a fight last November. However, negotiations broke down before the contract was signed and the boxers continued.
Breaking: Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. agreed to a deal to fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship on July 29 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN.
Al Haymon, Spence’s mentor, and CAA’s Ish Hinson (Crawford’s advisor) will offer… pic.twitter.com/JiXvGhm6Ms
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Crawford (39-0, 30 KOs) ended the game defensively against a tough opponent, but overcame David Avanesyan in December. He block challenger in the sixth round.
The WBO then ordered Crawford, its champion, to take on No. 1 rival Alexis Rocha but that match never materialized.
Spence (28-0, 22 KO), who hasn’t fought since he defeat Yordenis Ugas in a title unification match last April, negotiated to defend his title against belt holder Keith Thurman in April but failed to reach an agreement.
Then ESPN reported that Crawford and Spence communicated directly by phone in early March – without the involvement of promoters, managers and networks – and agreed on a split. be revealed.
Crawford then sent what is known as a “memorandum of understanding” to Premier Boxing Champions, the company that manages Spence.
And the Dallas Morning News reported on March 29 that negotiations had “restarted”.
The bout was compared to other heavyweight clashes because of the boxers’ status. Crawford tops Boxing Junkie’s pound list, Spence is fourth.
It’s been difficult to make the fight in part because the principals have been linked to competitive handlers, Crawford with Top Rated and Spence with PBC.
Crawford split from Top Rated late last year, which opened up a broader path to a deal.
