Via Huck Allen: Danny Garcia believes October’s undisputed clash between undefeated champion Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford can make them feel better that day when they wake up.
Former double world champion Danny Swift took on Spence and lost to him by unanimous decision in 12 rounds in 2020. From that match, Danny discovered just how powerful Spence was, and he I consider him a dangerous man.
Danny noted that IBF/WBA/WBC welterweight champion Spence (28-0.22 KOs) has a size and power advantage over undefeated WBO champion Crawford (38-0.29 KOs).
What Crawford gives him, says Danny, is his outstanding talent and feels that’s something that could give him an edge if he’s 100% on that day.
Danny says that if Spence can support Crawford and punish him with blows like he did to Yordanis Ugas last April, then he will make that fight.
Crawford, a boxer who started his career in lightweight, wouldn’t be able to withstand such a lengthy punishment from Spence without a rush. Since moving to 147th in 2018, Crawford has fought mostly lackluster fighters.
The best of the bunch was Shawn Porter, but he left the sport after making a lot of money following a loss to Spence in 2019.
In a wise move, Danny Garcia is rising to 154 to campaign in that weight class, meaning he will likely face Crawford & Spence soon if he successfully beats one of the top contenders. top or undisputed champion Jermell Charlo .
Leaving the rival weight class was a wise move for Danny Garcia because once Spence & Crawford leaves the weight division, the only famous boxer left will be Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman, but he’s talking about switching to rank 154.
Even with Thurman staying at 147th, he’s still fighting irregularly, enjoying his money and dealing with weight & injury issues. Danny couldn’t believe in a rematch with Thurman, so it was smart for him to go up to 154.
Brian Custer: “You mentioned Errol Spence. It’s been about a year and a half since we met you in that battle. Errol came from a car crash and we talked before, and you say, ‘I’m catching this guy at the right time,’ ‘ said Brian Audio files.
“When you look back on that fight and you watch the video again, what happened that night, what do you think happened that night?”
Danny Garcia: “I don’t know. I feel good about participating in the war [with Errol Spence Jr]. I feel like I had a great training camp, but he’s a great fighter. Everything looks easy from the outside, but I feel like it’s a great competitive fight, to be honest.
“In punching positions, we both deliver punches of equal power. Like I said, the difference in the fight is the difference in the stabs.
“That’s it. But other than that, I felt it was a great, competitive game with back-and-forth action and two champions coming in. The result was the result. .”
Manager: “What do you think of him coming back right after that accident and fighting you, and then going straight to [Yordenis] Ugas and his appearance since the accident. “
Danny Garcia: “He looks handsome, he is a great fighter. What he [Spence] did with Ugas is a pretty crazy thing. He punished him. I don’t think he will. Basically, he beat him every round, and that just shows you what a great champion he is. You can’t take anything from him.
Manager: “Listen, your views on this are great, and I can’t wait to hear your views on this. You were in the ring with Errol. Now, he’s agreed to take on Bud Crawford, and it looks like it’ll come down in October.
“You fought and beat Bud Crawford, if I’m not mistaken, twice in the amateur world. What do you think about that war? [Spence vs. Crawford] do you want to go out? “
Garcia: “We fought twice in the amateur world. The score is 1-1, but I feel like I won both [against Crawford]. “
Manager: “Fixed, 1-1. So how do you see that fight? “
Garcia: “It was a great match. Like I said before, I think Spence is the heavier weight class, he’s the bigger, stronger guy, he throws a lot of punches, and he’s physically stronger.
“Crawford, I would say the more talented guy. You know, with more skills, and it will be interesting to see how Spence fights another nampaw like him.
“I think Spence, one of his advantages is that he’s a big man, he’s southbound with a big jab. He has never fought a nampaw of the same skill level as Crawford, although he is right-handed, for most of his fights he has fought in the southpaw.
“I just feel this fight will come to anyone who wakes up feeling better that day.
“Whoever believes in themselves more that day will win because both are mentally strong, both are skilled. I feel like whoever wants that more and feels better that day wins.”
Manager: “I think we’ll find out which of those people have chins because they can both throw some serious skin.”
Garcia: “Yeah, sure. I feel like Spence is strong, he’s a strong puncher, but Crawford throws shorter punches. So it’s going to be interesting because Spence is busy, and Crawford probably will. Choose your position and try to catch the beat.
“It depends on who has the better record and is in the lead. If Spence takes the lead and starts to control the fight with his jab and supports Crawford up, then I can see Spence win.
Danny said: “If Crawford goes in there and finds a rhythm, it could be the W for Crawford.
It’s hard to predict how Crawford will go up against Spence as he hasn’t played against anyone with talent since moving to 147th place in 2018 and he’s gotten there at 34.
