As 2021 draws to a close, the big showdown between Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford has yet to come together. But perhaps 2022 will be the year when these two undefeated weight kings will finally bring the curtain down.
Spence is the undefeated unified IBF/WBC welterweight champion and Crawford is the undefeated unified WBO welterweight champion. Fan interest in the Spence vs Crawford matchup grew for a number of years, but despite growing fan interest, the two champions never reached an agreement to fight.
In his most recent bout from last December, Spence defended his welterweight title after he was handed a 12-round unanimous decision against Danny Garcia. Spence was supposed to face Manny Pacquiao last August, but Spence had to withdraw after suffering a retinal tear, and Yordanis Ugas was the opponent to replace Pacquiao. Meanwhile Crawford fought last week when he defended his WBO belt against Shawn Porter, winning the 10th round.
A potential match between Spence and Crawford would certainly be the biggest one that can happen in the heavyweight division at this point, none of which is likely.
Crawford and Spence are both undefeated, they are both in their 30s, both are said to be at or near top form in the weight division, and they are both champions who have made five successful title defenses. attack at 147. You have two opposing styles that can potentially create an epic blockbuster match. Boxing fans have wanted this fight for years, and for various reasons it never got together.
Will Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford finally face each other in 2022?
This edition of Rummy’s Corner will ponder that question and will also provide a brief chronological summary of how we got here – a quick look at all the weight division fights involving Spence and Crawford. For one man’s opinion, please watch and enjoy this video.
