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.
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When reminded about Crawford’s comments during a recent interview with Best Women’s Boxing Show, Stevenson said, “I disagree.” He explained his point of view, stating, “I feel as though Errol had a great career. If it wasn’t for Bud, he would’ve been undisputed. So he went and got every belt one by one by one. I think he’s a hall of famer.”
The Hall of Fame drama aside, fans may finally get to see Errol Spence Jr. back in action.
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?
