Still wishing @ErrolSpenceJr the best in his upcoming fight. I see what yall trying to do, but it’s not going to work, not this time.
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) June 19, 2026
The post came after renewed discussion about Spence’s physical condition heading into their undisputed welterweight championship clash in July 2023. Spence revealed that he dealt with injuries, limited sparring, and other issues during camp, while maintaining that he was not making excuses for the loss.
Many fans have pointed to concerns that existed even before the Crawford fight. Spence was involved in a serious car accident in 2019 and later underwent eye surgery.
Debate about Spence’s condition existed before the Crawford fight, with some pointing to his bouts against Shawn Porter, Danny Garcia, and Yordenis Ugas.
Others note that Spence appeared noticeably bigger between fights in the years leading up to the Crawford bout, fueling questions about weight management and the toll of repeatedly making 147 pounds.
Crawford’s supporters argue that those concerns overlook what happened on fight night. Crawford dropped Spence three times and stopped him in the ninth round, producing one of the most dominant performances ever seen in a major welterweight championship fight.
The debate has continued partly because Crawford’s subsequent performances have not generated the same level of acclaim. His victory over Israil Madrimov at junior middleweight was competitive, and his win over Canelo Alvarez drew criticism from some fans who expected a more aggressive performance.
Rather than delivering the offensive showcase many fans expected, Crawford turned in a disciplined, tactical performance built around his jab, movement, and defensive awareness.
For many boxing fans, the question is no longer whether Crawford deserved the win over Spence. The argument centers on whether the version of Spence he defeated was still operating at the same level as the fighter who unified titles and established himself as one of the sport’s elite welterweights.
With Spence scheduled to return against Tim Tszyu on July 25 in Sydney, Australia, Crawford’s message suggests he has little interest in revisiting old debates and does not want his biggest victory reinterpreted through the lens of Spence’s recent comments.
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