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Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford fight 'is in jeopardy over a contract dispute' 

Highly-anticipated undisputed welterweight title showdown between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford ‘is in jeopardy over a contract dispute involving event expenses’

  • Errol Spence Jr and Terrance Crawford had previously agreed to terms on a fight
  • Crawford is set to collect the shorter end of the financial split from the bout
  • He and his team want more transparency into expenses related to the event
  • He wants to approve expenses as he will earn a percentage of the net revenue 
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A long-awaited Undisputed Welterweight Championship between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford is at risk due to a lingering contract dispute, according to reports. 

Boxing fans have long awaited a fight between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford, but just as it appeared they were close to getting their wish, the fight appears to be in danger of not happening.

Spence and Crawford had previously agreed to terms, with the latter set to collect the shorter end of the financial split.

Terence Crawford could be set for a dream match with Errol Spence Jr

Spence Jr (pictured) and Crawford both hold unbeaten records and would unify the welterweight titles

Spence Jr (pictured) and Crawford both hold unbeaten records and would unify the welterweight titles

The fight between Terence Crawford (left) and Errol Spence Jr (right) is reportedly at risk

The issues however have come in regards to the transparency surrounding expenses related to the event, according to ESPN.

Crawford’s side would like more transparency as the contract contains no guaranteed purse.

Crawford and his team are said to want the ability to approve expenses as he will earn a percentage of the net revenue.

Crawford is set to collect the shorter end of the financial split and wants more transparency

Crawford is set to collect the shorter end of the financial split and wants more transparency

Crawford is set to collect the shorter end of the financial split and wants more transparency

The 35-year old Crawford, who is currently a promotional free agent after parting ways with Top Rank has a professional record of 38-0, 29 KOs.

Despite Crawford being a promotional free agent, the proposed deal reportedly includes a bilateral rematch clause. 

If the rematch clause is triggered, it is said the winner will earn the majority of the revenue for the return bout. 

Spence, on the other hand holds a record of 28-0, 22 KOs. He recently returned from surgery to repair a detached retina to secure a TKO victory over Yordenis Ugas.

 The 32-year old is signed to Al Haymon’s PBC promotion. ESPN’s Mike Coppinger noted that it is likely Haymon has been the person who is holding up the contract talks by not allowing Crawford to see the expenses.

Spence Jr holds the WBC, WBA and IBF titles having beaten Yordenis Ugas earlier in the year

Spence Jr holds the WBC, WBA and IBF titles having beaten Yordenis Ugas earlier in the year

Spence Jr holds the WBC, WBA and IBF titles having beaten Yordenis Ugas earlier in the year

During a segment on ‘Max on Boxing’, ESPN’s Max Kellerman said it sounded to him like Haymon, who advises Spence, was attempting to use the contract issues as a way to avoid the fight taking place in fear his fighter may lose.

While it remains to be noted how these contract talks will play out, and if we will get the dream fight boxing fans have been clamoring for, Coppinger did note when it may take place if a deal is reached.

If the pay-per-view fight set for Las Vegas is finalized, it now reportedly won’t take place on the targeted date of November 19 but in December or even January instead. 

Crawford vs Spence Jr – head to head 
Crawford  Spence Jr 
35 Age 32
5ft 8in (173cm)  Height  5ft 9.5in (177cm)
38 Wins  28
29 By KO  22
0 Losses  0
Draws  0

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