Terence Crawford Tears Apart Errol Spence Jr.'s Eye Injury Claim

Publish date: 2024-05-08

Highlights

In July 2023, Terence Crawford dethroned Errol Spence Jr., marking the first defeat for Spence in his professional boxing career. Up until that point, Spence took full responsibility for the loss. However, in a recent development, Spence Jr. has undergone eye surgery, revealing on social media that his eye condition was a longstanding issue.

He asserted that this condition played a role in his vulnerability to punches in the match against Crawford. In an Instagram Story, he questioned, "Why you think I got hit with so many jabs and hooks? Still a great performance by bro"

Despite his explanation, Spence Jr. has faced scrutiny and criticism for using the revelation as an excuse for his one-sided loss. Spence shared the message alongside a photo of his bandaged eye while being transported in a wheelchair. To support his claim, Terence Crawford himself references the boxing procedure.

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Crawford responded to Spence’s claim about his eye injury but giving insight into the pre-fight procedure.

“Last I can recall we definitely get our eyes checked before every fight I’m just saying. Any boxer would know that. But casual fans will say and make up anything.”

Although Crawford didn't explicitly mention Spence's name, it's reasonable to infer that his statement was directed at him. This response followed his earlier commentary on Spence Jr.'s eye surgery. When news of Spence Jr.'s eye surgery surfaced, fans were curious about Crawford's perspective.

In his initial reaction, Crawford refrained from criticizing or questioning Spence Jr.'s injury claim. However, he wanted to make it clear that he had acknowledged the comment. Utilizing a concise two-word response on X., he communicated to his fans, stating, "No comment."

The exchange suggests simmering tensions between them leading up to their rematch, for which a date is yet to be finalized.

Crawford then opened up about his own injuries that he had going into the megafight.

“Yea I need 3 surgeries that I haven’t got so do that makes me handicap as well?😭😭😭.”

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Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) admitted that his defeat to Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) in July was long overdue, attributing it to a lifestyle that didn't align with the disciplined regimen required of a boxer.

He acknowledged that a serious car crash in 2019, following a night out, served as a clear indication that he wasn't adhering to the disciplined lifestyle necessary for success in the sport. The visible fluctuations in Spence's weight between fights since 2019 further emphasized that he was not maintaining the necessary standards to remain at the pinnacle of his game.

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