Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr. | TNT Sports PPV - 29 July 2023

[CaptainSpacerod]

Be great if someone other than Fite TV got a PBC card, BT need to up their American content

BT sport are changing to TNT sport on July 18th, maybe they’ll try and make a bit of a splash by picking this card up

[Redback Rasta]

Crawford by decision.

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[Redback Rasta]

Soft spoken guys struggle to sell fights. Thankfully, for the purists at least, this one sells itself.

[jamesmcdonnell]

Be great if someone other than Fite TV got a PBC card, BT need to up their American content

BT sport are changing to TNT sport on July 18th, maybe they’ll try and make a bit of a splash by picking this card up

Funnily enough im training the teams involved in the handover.

[jamesmcdonnell]

Quite enjoyed that, prickly but good natured

[CaptainSpacerod]

Funnily enough im training the teams involved in the handover.

Please train them not to tinker with the boxing coverage, I think it’s absolutely spot on at the moment

[jamesmcdonnell]

Funnily enough im training the teams involved in the handover.

Please train them not to tinker with the boxing coverage, I think it’s absolutely spot on at the moment

Not our remit fortunately, we're just making sure their teams know how to maintain QoS - so in fact, if anything, we're likely to enhance your viewing experience....

thank me later.

[Monzon83]

Quite enjoyed that, prickly but good natured

Amusing, bit like the old days when you could get banter without it getting too personal.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Quite enjoyed that, prickly but good natured

Amusing, bit like the old days when you could get banter without it getting too personal.

Yeh it’s nice to see.. they’re not really trash talkers.

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“Somebody texted me the other day, and I said, ‘Yeah, I feel the same way.’ If I had to bet my life on it, if I had to put money on it, a lot of money on it, I’d put my money on Terence Crawford,” said Shawn Porter on his podcast, picking Bud over Errol Spence Jr on July 29th.

Terence Crawford: “I don’t think I’m in his head. I just think it’s been a long time coming. I’ve been calling for the fight and asking for the fight, and for whatever reason, it didn’t happen,” said Crawford to Showtime Sports about him finally getting the Spence fight.

“He took the bait, and now, July 29th, we got the fight, and I’m going to get him to the bank.”

Errol Spence: “I feel like I’m the Apex, and he’s definitely going to come to fight. He’s going to try to put on a great performance, but I know I’m just a better fighter overall.

“I know I’m going to break him. He says he’s going to reel me in and bring me to the bank. So we’re going to see. I don’t think he can reel me in. I don’t think nobody got a big enough fishing pole.

“I never had to study film on Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia because I watched their fights all the time. I was already familiar with them and what they do.

“All his [Crawford] fights were great fights, and he showed a lot, even with Gamboa, he showed a lot of determination because you see when the fighter gets hurt, you see how they react.

“He reacts in the craziest way. I don’t see any faults in that because you got fighters who get hurt and they get timid. They’re more scared and not as active as they used to be. But with him, he gets meaner when you get him hurt.”

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“On paper right now, and talent-wise, I see this fight being a pick em,” said Hopkins when discussing the fight with Fight Hub .

“I’m leaning more towards Spence based on style, but Crawford is live, dangerous, and ready to prove [himself] to the world, to the naysayers, to everybody. I believe Crawford got the bigger chip on his shoulder.

“I believe Spence is the most talented one of the two, but that alone won’t be [enough] for this fight to be won or lost.”

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Undercard: Isaac Cruz faces Giovanni Cabrera, Jesus Ramos meets Sergio Garcia

Undefeated unified welterweight WBC, WBA and IBF champion Errol Spence Jr and unbeaten WBO titleholder Terence Crawford square off in the 12-round main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 29. The pair battles it out for the undisputed 147-pound crown live on pay-per-view on Showtime. The full lineup of PPV undercard action has been announced today, pitting Isaac Cruz against unbeaten Giovanni Cabrera in the co-main event.

Cruz and Cabrera meet in the 12-round WBC and WBA lightweight title eliminator. Also on the card, Jesus Ramos and Sergio Garcia faceoff in the 12-round WBC super welterweight title eliminator. Kicking off the action, unbeaten Gurgen Hovhannisyan and Viktor Faust duel in the ten-rounder at heavyweight.

“This pay-per-view lineup on July 29 is worthy of the mega-fight main event and will give fans high-stakes action leading up to the seismic showdown between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “Isaac Cruz and Jesus Ramos Jr. are two rising stars who deliver fireworks every time they get in the ring, and they’ll be pushed to be at their best in tough matchups on Showtime PPV. Adding in an explosive heavyweight opener, and fans will want to make sure they get into their seats early at T-Mobile Arena.”

Tickets for the event can be purchased through Vivid Seats and TicketNetwork.

Isaac Cruz vs Giovanni Cabrera
The 25-year-old Isaac Cruz (24-2-1, 17 KOs) has delivered back-to-back electrifying knockouts since dropping a competitive and entertaining decision against undefeated superstar Gervonta Davis in December 2021. A native of Mexico City, Cruz shot up the lightweight rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in October before adding dominant decisions over Francisco Vargas and Jose Matias Romero. Cruz’s last two fights have seen him stop former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in April 2022 and veteran contender Eduardo Ramirez in September 2022.

“I can’t wait to be back in the ring on July 29 in the boxing capital of the world of Las Vegas,” said Cruz. “It’s even more exciting that I’ll be back on the biggest show of the year. It has always been a dream of mine to fight in Las Vegas, where so many Mexican legends like Julio Cesar Chavez, Salvador Sanchez and Erik Morales have fought before. Now it’s my opportunity and I will not disappoint the fans. As always, I’m coming for the knockout!”

Originally from Seattle and now residing in Chicago, Giovanni Cabrera (21-0, 7 KOs) enters the ring off an impressive shutout victory over Gabriel Flores Jr. last July, capping a dominant three-win 2022 campaign. The 28-year-old has defeated seven undefeated fighters throughout a pro career that dates back to 2016. Cabrera kicked off his strong 2022 with a unanimous decision triumph over highly regarded Mexican contender Rene Tellez Giron in January and can establish himself as a member of the 135-pound elite if he can get past Cruz on July 29.

“It hasn’t been an easy road to this point, and I know that I have to beat ‘Pitbull’ Cruz to continue my path to the world title,” said Cabrera. “This is a hard fight, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I want to earn my status as world champion. Spence vs. Crawford is reminiscent of the glory days of boxing when the best fought the best, and I want to continue that legacy. I respect Cruz and I expect a war. May the best fighter win on July 29.”

Jesus Alejandro Ramos vs Sergio Garcia
A strong southpaw who at 22 has yet to come close to hitting his ceiling as a fighter, Jesus Ramos Jr (20-0, 16 KOs) blitzed then unbeaten Joey Spencer in March, dropping him in round one before stopping him in round seven to earn the TKO in his sensational 2023 debut. A native of Casa Grande, Ariz., Ramos also owns back-to-back 10-round unanimous decisions over Brian Mendoza and Javier Molina in 2021, which he followed up by defeating Luke Santamaria and Vladimir Hernandez in 2022. Overall, the youthful Ramos has gained recognition with highlight-reel KOs, stopping seven of his last 10 opponents, showcasing a desire to end his fights early.

“I’m coming to give the crowd a great show on the biggest card of the year,” said Ramos. “I’m very happy and excited to be back on another huge card. Sergio Garcia is a tough opponent and I know he’s going to bring the best out in me. That’s just gonna make for even more entertainment for the fans. I’m training hard and I promise I’m gonna be ready for whatever Garcia brings on July 29.”

The 30-year-old Sergio Garcia (34-2, 14 KOs) returned to the ring April to defeat Ricardo Sebastian Cabana before he steps into the ring for his third stateside bout on July 29. Garcia’s only career defeats have come via decision as he dropped a December 2021 bout against top contender Sebastian Fundora and an April 2022 clash against former world champion Tony Harrison. Fighting out of Torrelavega, Cantabria, Spain, Garcia has competed professionally since 2012. He ascended the rankings by traveling to the U.K. to defeat then unbeaten Ted Cheeseman on his home soil in 2019 and followed that up with a triumph over veteran contender Sergey Rabchenko.

“I’m very motivated by this new opportunity to fight in the U.S. and I want to thank my team for trusting to put me back in this position,” said Garcia. “I’m hoping to give the fans a great fight. Jesus has a great future ahead of him, but I also have a lot of experience in important fights and I think that will lead me to the victory. It will be a hard fight but I’m ready to be at my very best and use everything I have to get my hand raised.”

Gurgen Hovhannisyan vs Viktor Faust
The 25-year-old Gurgen Hovhannisyan (4-0, 4 KOs) has delivered four consecutive knockouts since turning pro in September 2021, showing the promise he originally displayed in his extensive amateur career. Originally from Yerevan, Armenia, he now fights out of Los Angeles as he looks to bolster his heavyweight resume. Most recently, Hovhannisyan earned a career-best victory, stopping previous top prospect Michael Coffie in six rounds last October.

“July 29 is a great opportunity for me to showcase myself in front of the world,” said Hovhannisyan. “Boxing is a serious sport, but if you train hard and understand it, you can understand exactly what you have to do in the ring. I’m going to prove what I can do in this fight and make a statement.”

Viktor Faust (11-1, 7 KOs) will look to get back in the win column after dropping a battle of unbeatens against Lenier Pero in February. His previous stateside outing saw him engage in one of 2022’s most unpredictable and fast-paced slugfests. The 31-year-old squared off with Iago Kiladze in January 2022 with both men hitting the canvas an astonishing five times combined in less than five minutes of action before the Ukrainian closed out the bout in round two to earn a TKO. Faust followed that up with decision wins over veteran title challenger Kevin Johnson in August 2022 and Franklin Lawrence in December 2022.

“I’m working very hard to come to Las Vegas and put on a great fight,” said Faust. “I’m excited to be back fighting in the U.S. and ready to show the fans what I can do. I had a rib injury in my last fight and couldn’t continue, but it has only made me more motivated to win on July 29. It’s an honor to be fighting on such a big card, and I know this is a big step that I can make toward becoming world champion. I’m sure Gurgen is going to come prepared just like me and that the fans are going to be the real winners.”

[aidenp25]

Any news on what channel this will be shown on in the UK yet???

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Any news on what channel this will be shown on in the UK yet???

Nothing yet.

Hopefully by fight week it’s sorted.

I hope Sky or anyone else can pick it up and it doesn’t end up on FITE.

[Glass Joe]

i will watch it on American PPV

[TheLeprechaun]

Crawford by decision.

Crawford definitely wins. Since I have seen Spence wobbled a few times I'm not sure if it will be points or decision.

[aidenp25]

Any news on what channel this will be shown on in the UK yet???

Nothing yet.

Hopefully by fight week it’s sorted.

I hope Sky or anyone else can pick it up and it doesn’t end up on FITE.

It would be outrageous if Sky or BT don’t pick this up!!

[maverick23]

Any news on what channel this will be shown on in the UK yet???

Nothing yet.

Hopefully by fight week it’s sorted.

I hope Sky or anyone else can pick it up and it doesn’t end up on FITE.

It would be outrageous if Sky or BT don’t pick this up!!

I think a lot of times the US promoters over estimate how much a fight like this delivers in the U.K.

They know the U.K. is a massive market but that’s only really for fights involving British boxers or boxers who have crossed over (like Mayweather).

I could see PBC wanting a lot of money for it over here and probably wanting it on PPV. It’d probably do something like 50,000 buys if it were on PPV here.

I also wonder if Top Rank’s deal with Sky precludes them from having a non-Top Rank show on Sky. DAZN won’t want to go PPV with it as they have a PPV the following week in Diaz/Paul but may try and scoop up a late deal.

[gilgamesh]

Spence is gonna control the early going I think getting off to a quicker start. Crawford will figure him out, and start timing him more and more as the rounds go on. By Round 5 Crawford will be starting to win rounds. By Round 7 he'll be starting to beat Spence up.

By Round 10 and 11 Spence will be doing all he can to stay in the fight, and I suspect. Failing. I think Crawford is gonna stop him in the Championship rounds.

[aidenp25]

Nothing yet.

Hopefully by fight week it’s sorted.

I hope Sky or anyone else can pick it up and it doesn’t end up on FITE.

It would be outrageous if Sky or BT don’t pick this up!!

I think a lot of times the US promoters over estimate how much a fight like this delivers in the U.K.

They know the U.K. is a massive market but that’s only really for fights involving British boxers or boxers who have crossed over (like Mayweather).

I could see PBC wanting a lot of money for it over here and probably wanting it on PPV. It’d probably do something like 50,000 buys if it were on PPV here.

I also wonder if Top Rank’s deal with Sky precludes them from having a non-Top Rank show on Sky. DAZN won’t want to go PPV with it as they have a PPV the following week in Diaz/Paul but may try and scoop up a late deal.

I know the majority of PBC cards end up on Fite so it’s looking likely that’s where it will be heading, probably priced a little extra than the other cards!

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Nothing yet.

Hopefully by fight week it’s sorted.

I hope Sky or anyone else can pick it up and it doesn’t end up on FITE.

It would be outrageous if Sky or BT don’t pick this up!!

I think a lot of times the US promoters over estimate how much a fight like this delivers in the U.K.

They know the U.K. is a massive market but that’s only really for fights involving British boxers or boxers who have crossed over (like Mayweather).

I could see PBC wanting a lot of money for it over here and probably wanting it on PPV. It’d probably do something like 50,000 buys if it were on PPV here.

I also wonder if Top Rank’s deal with Sky precludes them from having a non-Top Rank show on Sky. DAZN won’t want to go PPV with it as they have a PPV the following week in Diaz/Paul but may try and scoop up a late deal.

I remember Mayweather was pushing Sky to increase the PPV for his fights with Pac and McGregor. Sky refused.

No Brits involved, middle of the night.. Na pal.

“Mayweather wants the price to be £100,” Hearn told GQ. “The price will be within the same realms as it always has. I don’t set the price. My gut feeling is £19.95.

“If it went to £24.95 – I can’t see it, it wouldn’t be my decision. Certainly, broadcasters at Sky won’t want to go beyond £19.95. That is their price point,” he added.

Incidentally, Sky did increase the price to £24.95 for Mayweather-Pacquiao in 2015.

[maverick23]

It would be outrageous if Sky or BT don’t pick this up!!

I think a lot of times the US promoters over estimate how much a fight like this delivers in the U.K.

They know the U.K. is a massive market but that’s only really for fights involving British boxers or boxers who have crossed over (like Mayweather).

I could see PBC wanting a lot of money for it over here and probably wanting it on PPV. It’d probably do something like 50,000 buys if it were on PPV here.

I also wonder if Top Rank’s deal with Sky precludes them from having a non-Top Rank show on Sky. DAZN won’t want to go PPV with it as they have a PPV the following week in Diaz/Paul but may try and scoop up a late deal.

I remember Mayweather was pushing Sky to increase the PPV for his fights with Pac and McGregor. Sky refused.

No Brits involved, middle of the night.. Na pal.

“Mayweather wants the price to be £100,” Hearn told GQ. “The price will be within the same realms as it always has. I don’t set the price. My gut feeling is £19.95.

“If it went to £24.95 – I can’t see it, it wouldn’t be my decision. Certainly, broadcasters at Sky won’t want to go beyond £19.95. That is their price point,” he added.

Incidentally, Sky did increase the price to £24.95 for Mayweather-Pacquiao in 2015.

Both of those Mayweather fights were massive fights over here. Spence/Crawford isn’t as neither are well known by the casual fan masses.

Neither have been active and neither have had the bulk of their championship career pushed like Mayweather had in the U.K. where I’m pretty sure all of his fights were on a combination of Sky and a few on allegedly.