Boxing is a fragmented sport. Arguments are the norm between fighters and fans and getting on the same page with anyone is a rarity. Yet, even with so many differing opinions, practically everyone expected Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford to be a competitive fight.
Two top-five pound-for-pound level stars with effective skills and undeniable wills? No matter which side of the fence you found yourself on, their showdown was about as 50/50 as you can get.
Once the opening bell rang, their undisputed clash was tit-for-tat. But outside of that, Crawford dominated.
Both acrimonious and despondent over how things played out, Spence went the formulaic route, immediately activating his rematch clause. But, since announcing his decision, talks have seemingly gone nowhere. Additionally, Spence recently revealed that he underwent cataract surgery.
With a cloud of foggy haze surrounding their sequel, Jaron Ennis has offered to step in. Crawford though, hasn’t appeared interested. Still, Ennis continues to poke and bother Crawford every chance he gets.
Roy Jones Jr. has paid attention to everything that’s taken place. Although he doesn’t have any say so in terms of who Crawford should fight, he does have an opinion.
“There’s nothing for him, just sit back and wait,” said Jones to BoxingScene.com when asked what Crawford should do next. “Why would you take the chance fighting Jaron Ennis?”
Over the last few years, just about everyone, including Jones, has used superlatives when describing Ennis’ skill level. But, even with elite talent & a welterweight title, Ennis isn’t the most popular name around.
For Crawford, it’s all about the dollar signs. The 36-year-old believes his legacy is set and is looking for another gigantic payday before hanging up his gloves for good.
While fans may want to see them get it on, Jones is of the belief that the 26-year-old isn’t worth the headache.
“You the man now, you’re 36 years old. You done proved yourself over, and over, and over again. Fighting Jaron Ennis would be harder because you got everything to lose and nothing to win.”