Terence Crawford Drops Bombshell About Errol Spence Jr: "I've changed my mind"

Terence Crawford made history by becoming a four-weight world champion last weekend. The Nebraska native added the WBA super-welterweight title to his collection with a unanimous decision win over Israil Madrimov in a close, back-and-forth encounter.

Crawford's victory came after his dominant performance against Errol Spence Jr last year. In that fight, Crawford stopped Spence in the ninth round, becoming the first man to be undisputed in two weight classes in the four-belt era.

After their initial bout, a rematch seemed unlikely. Spence let his contractual option expire, and fans' appetite for a second fight waned due to the one-sided nature of the first. However, when both fighters moved up to super-welterweight, the possibility of a rematch resurfaced.

Crawford initially seemed open to the idea. He said, "The possibility is there. He's fighting Fundora for his title, I'm fighting for a title. There's the possibility. He win his fight, God willin'. I win my fight, God willin'. There's a possibility right there."

But Crawford's stance has changed dramatically. At the post-fight press conference following his victory over Madrimov, a reporter asked if the Spence rematch was still on the table. Crawford's response was brief and definitive: "Nah." This blunt rejection marks a complete turnaround from his previous openness to the idea.

"Nah."

Crawford's options for future fights are becoming limited. A bout with Canelo Alvarez has been ruled out, leaving Vergil Ortiz Jr as a potential frontrunner. Ortiz recently won a controversial majority decision against Serhii Bohachuk, despite being put down twice in the contest.

Meanwhile, Spence is expected to face Sebastian Fundora for the WBC super-welterweight championship later this year, though the date has been pushed back and no official announcement has been made.

Crawford's sudden change of heart regarding the Spence rematch has left fans and pundits wondering about his next move. With fewer options on the table, the decision could impact his career trajectory and legacy in the sport.