WHAT: Terence Crawford’s emphatic ninth-round TKO over Errol Spence Jr. on Saturday night on SHOWTIME PPV®, in which Crawford became the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era, will premiere on SHOWTIME and will be available on streaming on the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, this Saturday, August 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT giving fans another opportunity to witness what the Wall Street Journal called a “masterful performance” from Crawford, who also became the first male fighter to win the undisputed title in two weight classes. Spence vs. Crawford will also be available on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME on day of premiere.
In a newly released clip from inside the ring during the immediate aftermath of the fight, Crawford approaches Spence and tells him, “I appreciate you. You know why? Because if it wasn’t for you, this would never have happened. So I appreciate you. You’re a hell of a fighter.” To watch the clip, go to: https://youtu.be/w9easTw4Ebk.
In addition, ALL ACCESS: SPENCE VS. CRAWFORD EPILOGUE will premiere immediately following the delayed telecast, capping a memorable buildup chronicled by the Emmy® Award-winning series. As an indication of the historical significance and magnitude of Saturday’s event, Episode One of ALL ACCESS: SPENCE VS. CRAWFORD has garnered 2.2 million views, while Episode Two has 1.8 million views on the SHOWTIME SPORTS® YouTube channel alone.
Below are some notable headlines from Saturday’s event, which many are calling the most significant boxing match in decades, and Crawford’s performance, which has cemented him as No. 1 on most pound-for-pound lists.
High-Profile Headlines
- Associated Press — Crawford unifies welterweight division with 9th-round TKO in dominant performance over Spence
“The fight, the most-anticipated boxing match in several years, made Crawford the first undisputed champion in the 147-pound division in the four-belt era that began in 2004.
- The Los Angeles Times — Terence Crawford dominates Errol Spence Jr., earns ninth-round TKO
“Terence “Bud” Crawford saved his best performance for the biggest stage and delivered a virtuoso performance.”
- The New York Times — Terence Crawford Knocks Out Errol Spence in One-Sided Bout
“The rare matchup of two of the best pound-for-pound boxers ended with Crawford dominating the whole fight.”
- CBS Sports – Terence Crawford delivers performance of a lifetime in thrashing Errol Spence, and he’s not close to finished
“The virtuoso showing was nearly incomparable to any other in sports.”
- Yahoo! Sports — In a fight for the ages, Terence Crawford delivers performance of a lifetime vs. Errol Spence Jr.
“This, without hyperbole, was one of the greatest weeks for the frequently maligned sport of boxing in the last 50 years, if not longer…And Terence Crawford’s ninth-round TKO victory Saturday over Errol Spence Jr. for the undisputed welterweight title before 19,980 fortunate fans at T-Mobile Arena ranks among the greatest performances in a huge fight ever.”
- ESPN — Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Terence Crawford or Naoya Inoue? And what about Errol Spence Jr.?
“His demolition of Errol Spence Jr. was more impressive in stamping his place (as No.1 pound-for-pound) than Mike Tyson’s 90-second dismissal of Michael Spinks in 1988.”
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