An agreement for the Errol Spence Jr-Terence Crawford undisputed welterweight title fight to advance is nearing completion.
Top boxing journalist Dan Rafael shared the story from his Twitter account earlier today and the news will be heard by many boxing fans.
The two undefeated award winners are the top lights of the 147lbs division and hold all four titles between them.
Since April when Spence Jr, holder of the WBA, IBF and WBO belts, publicly calling Crawford out of the noise about the fight happening has grown with each passing week.
According to Rafael’s source, the nationwide blockbuster is slated to launch in November.
“According to the source: A deal for #SpenceCrawford is nearing completion and the fight will be on November 12 or 19, possibly in Las Vegas, assuming it is finalized.”
“The PBC (Top Boxing Champion) looked at the poor possibilities with the usual WBA” 147 Eimantas Stanionis titles are likely to come up.”
By source: Agreement for #SpenceCrawford nearing completion and the fight will be on November 12 or 19, probably in Las Vegas, assuming it’s done. The PBC looked at the possibilities of being beaten with “regular” WBA focus player 147 Eimantas Stanionis likely to appear. #Boxing
– Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) August 9, 2022
With rumors of a Spence v Crawford game popping up frequently online, fans have been concerned that the 2022 wishlist fight might not take place.
However, both men never said anything to stifle hope.
Just last week Crawford tell Fight Hub TV that war will “certainly” happen.
The WBO champion is yet to fight in 2022 and is now a free agent following a split with Top Rank. Spence is promoted by PBC while Showtime is the broadcast partner.
Crawford’s final title defense came last November when he stopped Shawn Porter in 10order their battle ring. Five months later Spence Wins Yordenis Ugas . WBA Title and like ‘Bud’ paused to challenge his man in the same session.
