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The world desperately awaits Errol Spence Jr. Told Exactly What to Do Next as Oscar..

By Admin April 10, 2025

The world desperately awaits Errol Spence Jr. Told Exactly What to Do Next as Oscar de la Hoya Makes Bold Fight Demand

The world desperately awaits Errol Spence Jr.’s return to the squared circle. Once considered the hottest star in boxing, The Truth has been sidelined for over a year since his defeat to Terence Crawford. It has been a grueling path for Spence and despite constant chatter of a return, there’s been no fight.

Then came the retirement rumors that Spence quashed subsequently, yet questions about his comeback lingered. Finally, after months of uncertainty, the Texan can hope. Oscar De La Hoya has stepped up, offering a perfect stage for Spence to return to the squared circle.

Errol Spence Jr.’s dream return

Vergil Ortiz Jr. is undoubtedly De La Hoya’s biggest asset at the moment. The undefeated welterweight, fresh off an impressive victory over Israil Madrimov is ready to elevate his career. However, after two back-to-back fights, the Golden Boy wants his fighter to slow down a bit.

In a recent interview with FightHype TV, the 52-year-old promoter claimed that he plans on having a homecoming fight for Oritz at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. “Vergil is coming off two tough fights which can be tough on the body as well and tough on the mind. I’m thinking about doing a homecoming party for him in Dallas and fight a top 10 guy. Then go after Fundora and then go after Crawford after he comes back down to 154 after he fights Canelo at 168,” stated De La Hoya.

The promoter’s worry for his fighter is valid as these fights are intense. However, this predicament has provided a golden opportunity for Errol Spence Jr., as De La Hoya wants him to be Ortiz’s opponent. Not only that, the promoter promises good pay if the fight is secured. “There’s a lot of options out there for Vergil. I’m excited. Imagine if we can put together a Vergil-Spence fight at Dallas Stadium at the Cowboys Stadium. That would sell out the place. I think that’s something to consider as well,” he stated.

The decision entirely lies on Spence as this fight can truly serve as a perfect comeback opportunity. A sold-out fight against one of the hottest stars in welterweight, followed by a title fight against a rival that he has desired for a long time.

A title fight is still open

Last year, a rumored Sebastian Fundora vs Errol Spence‘s fight completely overtook the narrative. It fight not only intrigued the fans but promised to be a hard-hitting affair that everyone desired. But, as WBO refused to sanction the anticipated title fight, it was shelved. The whole predicament left The Towering Inferno out of action for almost a year after winning his WBO title.

Despite these circumstances, it looks like Fundora is ready to put aside every issue for a dance against Spence. In a recent interview with Boxing Scene, he claimed, “Of course I want that fight,” showing his excitement over the possible bout. He was not able to hide his disappointment at everything that conspired in the last few months. “It’s a big fight; it’s a big, big fight, but of course, it didn’t happen,” sighed Fundora.

After the disappointment, the unified super welterweight champion successfully defended his title against Chordale Booker on March 22 via a 4th-round TKO. Following the impressive victory, he would most likely take on WBO’s number-one ranked Xander Zayas.

While there are lots of variables, if everything falls in place, we might see a Fundora-Spence clash in either late 2025 or early 2026. However, everything depends on how Errol Spence Jr. is feeling at the moment and when he will come back. Till then, all these plans are just pipe dreams. What are your views on Oscar De La Hoya‘s plan? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Shakur Stevenson Disagrees With Terence Crawford Over Errol Spence Jr’s Hall…

By Admin April 3, 2025

Shakur Stevenson Disagrees With Terence Crawford Over Errol Spence Jr’s Hall of Fame Case

Terence Crawford recently made a surprising comment about former opponent Errol Spence Jr’s Hall of Fame status, saying that Spence doesn’t have a Hall of Fame worthy resume.

Spence’s last fight was against Crawford in July 2023 where he suffered a ninth round TKO loss in a one-sided contest. It was the only loss of Spence’s career, who has a 28-1-0 record with 22 career knockouts.

Spence holds notable wins against Danny Garcia, Shawn Porter, Lamont Peterson, Kell Brook, Chris Algieri, and more. Crawford, however, doesn’t think it’s too impressive and Shakur Stevenson begs to differ.

Speaking to The Best Women’s Boxing Show Period, Stevenson said:

I disagree. I feel as though Errol had a great career. If it wasn’t for Bud, he would’ve been undisputed. He went out and got every belt one by one by one. I think he’s a Hall of Famer.

WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson Defies Terence Crawford’s Controversial

By Admin April 1, 2025

WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson Defies Terence Crawford’s Controversial Hall of Famer Take On Errol Spence Jr.

WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson and two-weight undisputed champion Terence Crawford have been long-time friends. They are often seen supporting each other in and outside the ring. However, there’s one thing the brothers from different mothers can’t seem to agree on. What? The whole Errol Spence Jr. Hall of Fame drama Crawford kicked off a few days ago!

In case you had given up boxing for the past few days, Crawford appeared in the Pound 4 Pound with Kamaru Usman & Henry Cejudo Podcast, where he made some controversial comments about his former rival ‘The Truth.’ According to ‘Bud,’ Spence Jr. doesn’t stand a chance of getting inducted in the Boxing Hall of Fame with the accolades he currently possesses.

He justified his claims by suggesting that Spence only fought in one division. While Crawford acknowledged Spence’s accomplishment of unifying the IBF, WBC, and WBA welterweight belts and a handful of fights against elites of the division, Crawford claimed it wasn’t enough to get him into the BHOF. The pair fought back on July 29, 2023, when Crawford defeated Spence in a one-sided performance to become the undisputed welterweight champion.

Regardless, this started a whirlwind of backlash on social media. Fans and experts in the boxing community joined forces to disagree with Crawford’s statement while cementing Spence’s claim to the BHOF. While Spence Jr. is yet to comment on the matter, Shakur Stevenson has shared his perspective on whether Spence Jr. deserves a spot in the BHOF.

Oscar De La Hoya wants Errol Spence Jr. to fight this boxer

Oscar De La Hoya believes Vergil Ortiz Jr. is ready for a major step up in his career and wants Errol Spence Jr. to fight him. Ortiz, who remains undefeated, has proven his ability at the top level, most recently overcoming Serhii Bohachuk and Israil Madrimov. De La Hoya sees a bright future for Ortiz, stating, “There’s a lot of options out there for Vergil. I’m excited.”

One fight that De La Hoya has in mind is a Texas showdown between Ortiz and Spence, which he believes would be huge both financially and for the sport. “Imagine if we can put together a [Errol] Spence vs. Vergil fight in Dallas stadium,” De La Hoya said. While Spence has been sidelined since his loss to Terence Crawford, De La Hoya is still hopeful, adding, “That’s something to consider.”

That said, it appears absolutely no one agrees with Terence Crawford about his perspective on Errol Spence Jr.’s place in the Boxing Hall of Fame. Even his long-time friend and one of his biggest supporters, Shakur Stevenson, can’t bring himself to agree with Crawford. Do you agree with Stevenson or Crawford?

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Errol Spence Jr. under fire for his physique: ‘Errol, go back to the gym…

By Admin November 23, 2024

Errol Spence Jr. under fire for his physique: ‘Errol, go back to the gym’

Errol Spence Jr. has faced criticism from fans regarding his recent physical appearance, even though his name hasn’t been in the headlines much since his loss to Terence Crawford last year

The image that sparked the controversy shows him standing next to Brian Norman Jr., the newly crowned welterweight champion, but it wasn’t Norman who grabbed boxing fans’ attention.

Instead, fans focused on Spence‘s appearance, which many deemed out of shape, leading to a wave of online comments.

Fans React to Spence Jr.’s Appearance

Danny (@dantheboxingman) shared the photo on his X account, showing Norman Jr. wearing a “Pablo Escobar” T-shirt, standing beside Spence Jr.

The former world champion is dressed in a white shirt and orange shorts, giving a thumbs-up.

This image surfaced nearly a year after Spence’s highly publicized fight with Crawford, and it seems to have stirred up fans once more.

After his defeat, Spence activated the rematch clause last September, but any hope of seeing Crawford lose his undisputed status faded after news of Spence‘s eye surgery broke.

In the months following, Crawford moved up to 154 pounds, leaving the welterweight division behind.

Fans caught a glimpse of Spence at the Gervonta Davis-Frank Martin title fight press conference.

Rumors then surfaced that Spence would debut at light middleweight, potentially facing Sebastian Fundora.

“The Towering Inferno” gained attention with his victory over Tim Tszyu on March 30, during a PBC-Amazon Prime card.

Reportedly, Spence and Fundora‘s teams have tentatively agreed to fight in October, though updates on the bout have been scarce.

Concerns Over Weight Gain

However, for many fans, the focus wasn’t on the upcoming match but rather on Spence Jr.’s appearance.

One fan commented, “Errol, get back to the gym; Fundora is waiting for you,” possibly alluding to the formidable size of Fundora, who stands at 6’6 with an 80-inch reach.

Another fan suggested that Spence, having relaxed his training regimen after the Crawford fight, might have naturally gained weight, saying, “Errol looks like he’s 190 pounds.”

One user estimated that Spence was somewhere between 160 and 168 pounds, commenting, “Errol is huge; he looks like a middleweight.”

Despite the speculation, it’s possible Spence has been training hard to prepare for the Fundora fight.

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Errol Spence Jr. or Jermell Charlo, Who Should Vergil Ortiz Jr. Fight Next……?

By Admin October 22, 2024

Errol Spence Jr. or Jermell Charlo, Who Should Vergil Ortiz Jr. Fight Next?

The light middleweight division has been experiencing a churn. Excitement surged with the arrival of Terence Crawford. Reasons were aplenty—from talks of bridging the gap toward Canelo Alvarez to a more practical achieving glory in yet another division. Now, Bakhram Murtazaliev has shocked the world. At Florida’s Caribe Royal Resort, he knocked out the heavy favorite Tim Tszyu and retained his IBF light middleweight title. Though a title defense, the upset might have set in a chain reaction.

But it appears in this shake-up that one low-key entry seems to have slipped out of the collective memory. After a prolonged break, Vergil Ortiz Jr. returned early this year. After two non-title bouts, on August 10, he squared off against Serhii Bohachuk for an interim title. For the first time in his career, Vergil Ortiz Jr. had to walk the distance. Nevertheless, the explosive KO artist delivered a solid ‘Fight of the Year’ contender. However, it’s over two months now. There’s still no clarity as to who the Grand Prairie-born boxer will fight next. There are a few potentials, though.

The Fight That Almost Was: Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu

Interestingly, one of the earliest names that cropped up for a matchup was that of Tim Tszyu. In fact, the Sydney-born fighter and Ortiz Jr. were slated for a face-off on the August 3 Crawford-Madrimov card. But Tszyu’s injuries that he suffered during the Sebastian Fundora bout led to a cancellation. The prospect of an Ortiz Jr.-Tszyu fight was foremost in their thoughts when Oscar De La Hoya and HE Turki Alalshikh joined an interview.

But ‘The Soul Taker’s second career loss yesterday might have put a spanner in the works for any future matchup. Speaking about the divisional upheaval, following last year’s loss to Crawford, reports emerged that Errol Spence Jr. too joined the 154-pound weight class.

Could Vergil Ortiz Jr. face Errol Spence Jr.?

Vergil Ortiz Jr. had already expressed a keen interest in pursuing a face-off against the former welterweight champion. The idea of a showdown at the Cowboys Stadium held particular appeal to him. “I think the fight that makes that happen is the Spence fight. If he gets through Fundora and he’s healthy… we can run it at Cowboy Stadium,” he said during an interview. The fight makes for an intriguing contest. Though passingly, Spence Jr. has hinted at retiring from the sport. Hence, there’s a good chance he might want to go out on a high note—perhaps as a world champion.

Jermell Charlo: Another target for Ortiz Jr.?

Apart from Errol Spence Jr., Vergil Ortiz Jr. had Jermell Charlo as well in his sights. The former undisputed light middleweight champion has yet to make a comeback following the loss to Canelo Alvarez last September. Ortiz Jr. made his intentions clear even before he could mark his 154-pound debut against Frederick Lawson. Though he said, ‘anyone at the time,’ when a reporter specifically took Jermell Charlo’s name for a future fight, Ortiz Jr. made it explicitly clear, “I just, I just want to fight the best. I want to prove that I’m the best.”

Incidentally, promoter Oscar De La Hoya too appeared interested in a Charlo fight. Reportedly, he went back on an old tweet from the ‘Iron Man’ and told him to reach out following the April 27 Thomas Dulorme match.

But like Spence Jr.’s case, Charlo’s case is a bit complicated. Following the Canelo fight, the Louisiana-born fighter faced a slew of personal problems. Then, early in January, reports emerged that WBC had conferred on him the status of ‘champion in recess’. The decision led to the title being declared vacant. A few months later, the WBA followed suit. As of now, Jermell Charlo has been keeping a low profile, and there’s no clarity about his next move.

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Nevertheless, after a few months, even if he steps into the ring, will the fight with Ortiz Jr. resonate with fans?

Winding Up

Both Errol Spence Jr. . and Jermell Charlo turned 34 this year. They might be at the tail end of their careers. Hence, there’s a big question. Would either of them risk a fight against a younger, hungry contender like Ortiz Jr., especially with a loss potentially spelling the end of their time in the sport?

Of course, things have not been easy for the Grand Prairie-born fighter either. A move to a higher division seemingly exposed his vulnerabilities. It may only be a matter of time before a determined boxer of high caliber exploits it to his advantage. Could it be Terence Crawford? There are quite a few who support the matchup. Then there’s a high possibility of Jaron Ennis finally making a move to 154 pounds, presenting another enticing challenge for Ortiz Jr.

Let us know what your takes are on Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s options. Who do you feel he should fight next?

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