Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr: Height, weight, reach and stats comparison
The boxing world is abuzz with anticipation as two American powerhouses, Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr., are set to collide for the undisputed welterweight title. The bout is scheduled to take place on July 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Crawford currently holds the WBO title, while his rival Spence Jr. boasts an impressive collection of belts, including the WBA, WBC, and IBF straps.
Breaking: Welterweight champions Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. have reached an agreement to fight for the undisputed title on July 29 at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, sources tell ESPN’s @MikeCoppinger. https://t.co/7AdXBl9ttl
After years of anticipation and countless discussions surrounding a potential blockbuster showdown, their long-awaited meeting is finally becoming a reality. This bout not only carries the weight of the undisputed welterweight title but also holds the potential to determine the pound-for-pound supremacy in the sport.
Terence Crawford stands at 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) and possesses an impressive reach of 74 inches. On the other hand, Errol Spence Jr holds a slight advantage in height, measuring 5 feet 9.5 inches (177 cm). However, his reach is two inches shorter than that of this opponent.
In his most recent fight against David Avanesyan, Crawford weighed in at 146.6 pounds, a little under the official welterweight limit of 147 pounds. Meanwhile, Spence Jr. weighed in at 146.75 pounds in his latest outing against Yordenis Ugas.
Terence Crawford boasts an impeccable undefeated record of 39-0 in his professional boxing career, with an impressive 30 victories secured by knockout. On the other side of the ring, 'The Truth' also maintains an unblemished record of 28-0, with 22 knockouts.
Mike Tyson predicts the outcome of Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr.
With a potential showdown between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. on the horizon, heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson has shared his prediction for the highly anticipated matchup.
Considered by hardcore fans as the ultimate clash in the sport, this bout brings together two welterweight champions with an astounding combined record of 67 wins, including 52 knockouts and zero defeats.
During an interaction with ES News, 'Iron Mike' stated that he envisions Crawford emerging as the triumphant fighter in this potential clash:
"The reason why I say Crawford is because looking at the guys they both fought, like, [Shawn] Porter and stuff. Nobody did to Porter what he did to him.”
Check out Tyson's comments below (from 0:04 onwards):