By Natalia Rueda 
On July 29th, Errol Spence Jr. will take the ring at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada in a bid to become the undisputed welterweight champion of the world. The 33-year-old is pitted against Terence Crawford, the current WBC, WBA, and IBF welterweight titleholder. According to Caesar Sportsbook, Crawford is listed as a -160 favorite, while Spence Jr. is listed as a +135 underdog.
A victory for Spence Jr. would be an impressive addition to his already-brilliant boxing resume, and the Texas native is confident in his ability to outclass three-division champion Crawford. “There are more gifted fighters than Terence who have lost in boxing,” Spence Jr. said at a virtual conference on Wednesday. “Let them say what they want about him, I know what I’m capable of doing with my ability. I know my mentality inside the ring. I think I can beat anyone.”
Spence Jr. also believes that expectation and concentration will be the decisive factor in his fight against Crawford. “The one who manages to impose his style on the rival will be the winner of this fight,” he commented.
The high stakes of the fight and its implications for boxing have not gone unnoticed. According to ESPN’s Pound for Pound rankings, Crawford sits at #1 while Spence Jr. comes in at #4, and whichever fighter wins will undoubtedly take the mantle of best boxer without distinction of weight. In light of this, Spence Jr. is certain that Crawford’s victory will open new doors for the sport of boxing. “This fight does a lot for boxing as a sport,” he remarked. “I hope some of the best fighters in the world are ready to take on each other.”
The Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford fight is sure to go down in boxing history. Tune in on July 29th to see which fighter will emerge as the undisputed welterweight champion.
Article written with information from: ESPN
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