Still wishing @ErrolSpenceJr the best in his upcoming fight. I see what you’re trying to do, but it’s not going to work, not this time.
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) June 19, 2026
The post came after renewed discussion about Spence’s physical condition heading into their undisputed welterweight championship fight in July 2023. Spence revealed he had been dealing with injuries, limited sparring and other issues during camp, while insisting he was not making excuses for the loss.
Many fans pointed to concerns that existed even before the Crawford fight. Spence was involved in a serious car accident in 2019 and later underwent eye surgery.
Debate about Spence’s condition existed before the Crawford fight, with some pointing to his fights against Shawn Porter, Danny Garcia and Yordenis Ugas.
Others note that Spence appeared noticeably bigger between fights in the years leading up to the Crawford bout, fueling questions about weight management and the toll of repeatedly making 147 pounds.
Crawford’s supporters argue that those concerns overlook what happened on fight night. Crawford dropped Spence three times and stopped him in the ninth round, delivering one of the most dominant performances ever seen in a major welterweight championship fight.
The debate continued in part because Crawford’s subsequent performances did not generate the same level of acclaim. His win over Israil Madrimov at junior middleweight was competitive, and his win over Canelo Alvarez drew criticism from some fans who expected a more aggressive performance.
Rather than deliver the offensive showcase many fans expected, Crawford delivered a disciplined, tactical performance built around his jab, movement and defensive awareness.
For many boxing fans, the question is no longer whether Crawford deserved the win over Spence. The argument centers on whether the version of Spence he defeated still operates on the same level as the fighter who unified titles and established himself as one of the sport’s elite welterweights.
With Spence scheduled to return against Tim Tszyu on July 25 in Sydney, Australia, Crawford’s message suggests he has little interest in revisiting old debates and doesn’t want his biggest win reinterpreted through the lens of Spence’s recent comments.
