At this level it’s clear that there’s no different battle to be made on the high of the welterweight division aside from an undisputed unification bout between titleholders Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford.
Everybody is aware of it’s just about increase or bust on that entrance, and Spence took a while to stir the pot on social media yesterday as he poked enjoyable at Terence Crawford’s coach, Brian McIntyre.
Spence identified McIntyre’s fairly poor run as knowledgeable fighter, calling him a bum, however Crawford made it clear that McIntyre shouldn’t be the person who Spence is anxious about.
“Have a look at that man report tho,” Crawford mentioned referencing his personal BoxRec. “That’s the man who gonna beat yo ass in actual life, not the man you posted for likes.”
Spence then chirped again, crediting Crawford’s report as nonetheless being a stable one — even after he takes this primary L.
Crawford, who’s clearly by no means one to again down, then made a passing remark about Spence being drunk off Cognac, presumably a reference to the damaging conduct that led to Spence wrecking a Ferrari and almost shedding every thing.
You a comic now I see you have to be on that yack
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) May 1, 2022
Spence, nonetheless, mentioned he’s ready to interrupt the seal on that bottle till he celebrates a beating of Crawford.
Lol nah we saving it for after I beat yo ass..however u kno ain’t shit goin to be humorous for u when that bell ring https://t.co/CfKzcMVkdG
— Errol Spence (@ErrolSpenceJr) May 1, 2022
Crawford would agree with Spence’s sentiment right here, however with a special perspective.
By no means you proper, as a result of ima be to busy whooping yo ass. Then ima snicker once I see yo facial features when you realize you getting yo ass whooped and there’s nothing you or anyone can do that can assist you.
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) May 1, 2022
Spence then despatched another public reply to Crawford, laughing off what Crawford mentioned after which telling him he’ll hold issues quiet till they formally seal the deal on their proposed battle.
One can solely hope that this little on-line skirmish serves as a promotional prelude to what’s clearly one in all, if the the greatest, battle to make within the sport.