I think even Spence will be a hall of famer for what he has achieved. Much lesser boxers have become hall of famers. Crawford might be an all time great.
@@kiriltodorov2192Spence will also be a hall of famer for what he does after this. Losing to the best fighter in the world is not the end of his career. There’s still more he can accomplish at 154, 160, or even 168.
@@kiriltodorov2192 Doubts it. Hall of Famers beats undefeated champs................not champs who regained titles and already had losses. Bud beat 4 undefeated champs and 2 undefeated unified champs. Spence is highly unlikely.
Crawford is simply a Spiritual boxer. Something divine about the guy. He looks like he has just come out a swimming pool .....after such a great fight. So calm and chilled
@@janscholochua9800What has the man said to make you think so? Bud does look relaxed after that fight. He's confident. I bet Bud practices meditation like Jon Jones does.
Crawford has BEEN nice like this and the real fans know. This is news to everyone who hasn’t paid attention to Bud. We know he’s the best in the game and has been. 💪🏾🥊
"Cerebral calmness, things slow down for him" -- That stuck out to me too. You could see Crawford making calculations in the pocket, calmly deciding to take one shot so he could land two. I can't think of another fighter who keeps this level of cool, whose high ring IQ continues to problem-solve while they're getting punched like that. Most fighters known for their ring IQ set plans, engage, and then disengage, and they reassess once they've disengaged. Crawford doesn't have to disengage to keep thinking. Yes he's special in terms of his raw abilities and technique, but it's the fact that his computer keeps calculating in the middle of a flurry that makes him really rare imo.
It's actually simple to analyze the fight then to execute a fight. Spence was pushing the fight against Crawford who's footwork was a great factor besides using his right his strongest punch because in Orthodox stance his left is his jab and won the jab game.
Spence is a great fighter. Crawford is an all-time great fighter. What an absolutely superb breakdown of the fight by the best in the business, Teddy Atlas.
They're both all time greats imo. Losing to another great fighter doesn't mean anything, Hearns lost to Leonard and Hagler, Hagler lost to Leonard, Duran lost to Hearns and Leonard, Leonard lost to Duran. Are you going to tell me any of those 4 guys aren't all time greats?
@@powpow9560 Good point. The difference is Leonard, Duran, Hagler, and Hearns were usually involved in wars. Time will tell with Spence and could prove you right. I personally think the way Spence lost, how badly he was beaten, drops him from the all-time great ranks for the moment. As I said, I still believe he is a great fighter. But I absolutely get what you're saying. Should be interesting to watch Spence's next few fights to include the rematch with Crawford.
@@dprich100 thank you for explaining that to the casual he bring up all-time great fighters that had great fights and all of those fights no one never got dismantled like Spence got dismantled people just be running their mouth because they got two lips and a tongue he literally had the nerve to put spence in the same category as Crawford sugar Ray Leonard hagler Duran s*** Errol Spence not even on Tito Trinidad level people need to learn what an all-time great fighter is besides a good fighter
I think Crawford knew even a little more than what his team knew. I don’t even think Bud’s own team knew exactly what Bud had in store for Spence. Only Bud himself knew exactly what he was about to do to Spence. But then again, Bomac was saying for years that we’d all be surprised at how easy Bud will make this look.
That's not true. There is even video on YT where Bomac said before the fight that it was going to be an easy fight and easier than other people think. It's on YT. Bomac is a truly a great trainer. He not only dissects boxers before the fight, he breaks them down during the fight. Listen closely to the sound footage of the fight on some videos. You can hear Bomac yell at Crawford to throw a particular punch or combinations, and Crawford follows that instruction. On the first knock down you can literally hear Bomac yell for Crawford to throw the cross when Spence stooped to throw a body shot. Bomac built Crawford into the Boxer he is today and it's a shame he doesn't get that credit. Shukur Stevenson has also benefited from Bomac's teaching.
@@kmoliere504 and remember. They have said that Jermell Charlo would be an easier fight than Spence. I guarantee PBC is going to advise Charlo to stay away from Crawford. Crawford's dismantling of Spence had ruined their plans and cost PBC millions(the plan was for Spence to go up and fight Canelo for their biggest pay day
@@moresmoke5994he took round 6(iirc) and 8 off. The rest was just bud listening to Bomac to take his time. If he had gone for a finish in 4 onwards he would’ve got it
I had Bud picked to win but even I didn’t imagine it would be this one sided. I been telling ppl for years that Bud is better but my mind is still blown. Masterful display 🥊
Not gonna lie I thought Crawford gonna win by unanimous decision because Spence is one tough mf. But crawford make that look easy. Nobody beat crawford. Dude remain undefeated till retired. Hand down .
Yes, to me, Crawford is right up there with Ali and both Sugar Ray Leonard and Robinson. And Bud's composure is out of this world. No matter the round or if he lost it he looks like he is checking out a book at the library.
Come on,Robinson?Leonard? He beat a washed up Porter and a damaged(car wreck)Spence.That’s not enough,let him beat Charlo,Boots and then Canelo or Benavides at a catch weight and then I’ll get on board.He’s a fantastic fighter but come on
@@goricaj1 Canelo and Benavidez are at 168 so that wouldn't even count.Why should Crawford have to move up 2 to 3 more weight classes to fight them? It would be dumb for him to fight them. Boots hasn't fought anyone and isn't great yet, realistically what has he earned. Charlo would be a great fight to make and that is who he is aiming for. And when it comes to Spence I don't get why yall bring up the car accident now. People didn't bring it up when he fought Ugas or Garcia, and now the Spence has lost yall want to bring it up??? Crawford will go down as an all time great welterweight. He is the first undisputed 4 belt welterweight and he was undisputed at 140. He beat Porter, Kell Brooke, and Spence. Porter fought everybody, and Spence damn near cleared the division. He also beat the number 2 p4p guy easily.Got to give Crawford his 💐
@@goricaj1 I AGREE wit U Gorica. That was an already brain damaged Spence. He was not the same that day!!! His after fight comments, tho logical that the better man won; did not disguise the slurred speech and slower reaction to questions, that was sadly so evident in the Greatest Ali's last ring years. It is a brutal sport and like many others, I thought the Ref could have stopped it a round earlier. Spence was behind on points and could not win!! Sadly, he was incapable at that point of the contest; of inflicting any damage on Bud. It was for whatever reason, a one sided contest?? Errol should retire IMMEDIATELY. He has C.T.E. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), is a brain disorder caused by repeated head injuries. It causes the death of nerve cells in the brain!!
Teddy knows boxing he knows the psychology of killers. Them old time guys knew. Atlas makes sure he puts his words together to truly show he appreciates Buds performance. Almost 1 week after the fight I still can't believe that performance.
A lot of it was because of Crawford’s reach advantage but as well as the incredible yet foundational technique of the catch and shoot something Spence clearly wasn’t prepared for as he was getting caught with a jab while getting his own jab intercepted time and time ago shows how ageless true boxing skill and technique can be
This was like a master chess ♟️ player and he made all the right moves!! It was a beautiful performance especially how big this fight was and what it meant to boxing 🥊!!! BUD finally getting the credit he been deserved!!
It was such a phenomenal performance that I picked Bud to win and yet 5 days later Im still buzzing and in shock. Which also reminds me of how good Spence is. An epic night for boxing!
The eyes as Teddy mentioned is one of the keys. Many boxers turn their heads or look away when they throw a punch, the great boxers are looking where they are going to hit. Love these guys!
C'mon Salaval. ALL good fighters have a laser focus on where they are going to strike. It should not take Teddy, to enunciate that BASIC strategy of "Survival of the Fittest."
Respect to Terence. 👊🏿 A phenomenal performance. Respect to Errol. 👊🏿 He refused to quit. A MESSAGE TO FANS IF YOU WANT GREAT FIGHTS IN THEIR PRIME. STOP MOCKING FIGHTERS WHEN THEY LOSE.
@Eight Francs Nobody has been calling for respect and concern for these brave men who risk their lives and their family's welfare just for our "entertainment" louder than Deontay Wilder. They all should be respected and revered !! Fr, fr...
Damn Teddy can break down and define a fighters mentality in such and detail! He is what he’s describing Crawford to be as a trainer and boxing mind! Wonderful breakdown
Crawford eyes are amazing. Once he knew where the first punch was coming from, his eye immediately started looking for the other punch while countering the first punch
That kind of athlete don’t have to say it about themselves. Opponent, spectators and family who witnessed the feats, spread and share the events they attended and remember.
Terrence reminds me of a mixture of Bernard Hopkins with his ability to box intelligently and his mastery of the nuances of boxing and Thomas Hearns with his rangy power shots.
I noticed the eyes. He did so many things but two that caught my attention. 1) Inside keeping the right protecting the body and the left using it to parry the jab turning slightly to push that to the outside while he stayed on a straight line to counter with the same hand he parried. 2) Him standing just outside Spence's range lowering his hand just a little bit to give Errol a "target" reacting with his own jab to find him (while Spence just missed him) and only pulling the arm half way back and shooting a stiff jab and he caught him everytime. It was beautiful to watch.
Teddy is right about the great ones showing up when it matters. You could see he was taking it to another level in his training. One thing I really appreciate about TC is that he's gotten better with age. He's always been a killer with good instincts and athleticism, but his punch variety and craftiness has improved. His right hand out of the southpaw stance is just devastating.
Peep game Crawford has fought in the Orthodox stance which he has switched to southpaw at times but being Orthodox his right hand being his power punch was his jab hand and he destroyed Spence in the jab game and that's why Spence face was busted up
@@epic6434 Yea similar to Miguel Cotto, Sergio Martinez, Winky Wright, DLH, and others who fought in opposite stances of their dominant hands. TC not only has a strong right jab but throws a variety of hooks and uppercuts which all benefit from his reach. In fact, he knocked down Spence with a right jab, right uppercut, and a right hook.
The self proclaimed A list fighter gave a D- performance. Bud on the other hand, had a A+++++++++++++ with extra credit. He single handedly put on a master class performance. This man is the Thesis of boxing if one was ever written. Dr. Bud just got all his credentials. No shying away from the fact that he is THE BEST EVER.
This is the first interview that I've seen since the fight, that specifically highlights & pinpoints what has captivated me most of Crawford. The mentality. The cerebral component of the fight that along with the technical skills of course, drive the performance that we witnessed. A masterful mind, able to execute with skill. I've taken notes on interviews of Crawford since the fight was announced, up to today, 8/3/23. All related to understanding his mentality, attitude, belief system & way of being regarding his preparation, the fight itself & his post fight interviews, up to those released today. They've all given me a blueprint for greatness, that begins in the mind first. Sensei Crawford is what I'm calling him now. The Black Panther too lol. & what was also fascinating for me about the fight, is that I don't think Bud was truly challenged enough by Spence to have to use all of his tools. I personally don't think I've seen all that Crawford can really do. & I wonder before he retires, if he'll be pushed to have to use all he has. I'm inspired. This must be what it felt like for those that got to watch & witness Michael Jordan in his prime...Cherish Crawford while we can. 🥋🎣👑🥊🧨🎯🎶🔥🥁💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🎶💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🖤🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
A lot of mma fighters that start as wrestles end up being pretty good strikers so maybe it has something with the muscles wrestling works and the mentality/ culture of it.
It absolutely helps. Wrestling is all about leverage which helps a lot when up-close/clinching and their cardio is no joke as well. His coordination and feet are things that are probably much harder to teach and pick up.
It's not just based off wresting. It's base off of him playing all sports in general. People who grew up with Crawford said he played all the sports pretty good. He was good at football, basketball, baseball, wrestling... So him just growing up playing multiple sports built his core up and definitely helped his hand & eyes coordination.
Spence never change his style of fighting. From one fighter to another. If it’s not Broken don’t fix it. That’s the code he goes by. Unfortunately, That don’t work with a Technician like Bud. Spence always keeps his head Center Everytime he throws a Jab to set up his Power left Hook. He never moves his head to throw bud off. That’s one of many skills he’s missing. TC read that perfectly and countered all night. Made it look easy. We seen that happened with Loma vs Haney. Loma caught Haney Every time with a leaping left Jab when Haney throw his. This is boxing 101. Skills pay the bills at the end. Crawford is p4p Champ. 154 will be the same results.
Styles make fights. We hear it all the time as a well-known saying in boxing. This fight was a perfect example of that old saying! Also people forget Crawford had literally had 5 years from when talks of them fighting began to just study Spence, all his strengths, his flaws, everything! This performance showed that he did exactly that!! Great fighter Crawford is but my respect goes out to BOTH men for coming together to give us fans this masterpiece!👌🏿🥊💯👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
I was expecting a late KO from Crawford in a back and forth competitive match, where he would set a trap for a tired and perhaps reckless Spence and walk him into sleeper. The fact that he dominated from the second round all the way to the stoppage blew me away.
In football they have a phrase that translates to to boxing punching power: Twitchy. Some guys just have a lot of fast twitch muscle and are more explosive.
Teddy mentioned Crawfords eyes, shortly before the bell rang for round one the camera showed Crawfords face, I remember thinking to myself I never want to see that look
Terrence has a Loving, and knowledgeable team behind him. They're locked! Nobody seemed to see how much this young killer kept improving, except a few, including you Teddy! This cat is like Ice! Yay BUD!
Excellent breakdown as always Teddy Bud Crawford displayed how simple it was for him to exploit spence Starting out Lefty vs Lefty spence threw off spence instantly! Crawford lead right was a power punch not a jab Once Bud sized him up an got the timing it was over much quicker than I anticipated, felt it was 9-11 rounds Bud by TKO
That’s real man. Instantly threw him off, soon as the first bell rung! I expected Bud to switch to southpaw a couple rounds in. So not only did he instantly throw Spence off, he threw some of the fans off too. Dude is just talented. I wish ppl would stop hating and give the man his props. Greatness is greatness. If Spence would’ve won, wouldn’t have been one mention about him “not being himself” or “something wrong” with him or “weight-drained”. It’s embarrassing. It’s a lot of mofos out here who can’t desl with the fact that their man got the brakes beat off of him so they cope by making excuses and lying to themselves. Lmao I’m loving it.
Love you guys...Teddy's the best and most knowledgeable experience ever....He's like 100 years of experience....keep teaching us about the true art of Boxing....
This was a guy who didn't even fight on TV till his 12th pro fight and said himself that was the first time he made over 2k for a fight. A guy who turned pro after not making the Olympic team and not getting a push who took a fight against bredis Prescott on 3 days notice to then beat him go to Scotland win a world title and for him he said that was his dream reached and nothing will ever eclipse that moment not even the win last Saturday because of how much it meant to him because he only ever wanted to a win world title . And ever since then he's just evolved into one of the best fighters of a generation. The talent he has to be able fight a whole fight in a stance that's not even his natural one and to dominate guys with it and elite guys like Errol. Errol just couldn't live with the accuracy and the speed he took his jab away he always had him off balance it was a masterclass of boxing.
What I hate since this fight is everyone making the excuses for spence before the fight it was Crawford won't fight spence the best never fight the best it's so close people picked spence then Crawford smash him and now it's oh spence was hurt too much too much weight cut something had to be wrong no it didn't what happened was Crawford showed he is so far ahead of the rest of these guys and the pound for pound king
When the 1st rd began I was looking at Spence's back foot once I saw him on it, I knew the fight was over, it's no way he could beat Bud coming forward either. To me Bud looked bigger than Spence like he filled into a Welterweight's body frame.
Teddy’s so on point. I was trying to think of a comparison and Joe Montana came to mind, how he’d see things that weren’t there yet. But Bud was also so composed and tracking everything with his eyes. When Spence lobbed in his bombs from a distance Crawford would respond and get to Spence first by shooting his rockets up close. Also, Crawford was uncanny with his ability to calmly step in to storm and drill those brutal jabs into Errol. I never saw such performance against such a great opponent.
Spence did a good job until Crawford calculated how to time Spence's jab and deflect it or absorb only a portion of it. Those eyes of Crawford never left the target.
Amazing analysis by Teddy Atlas... I fought guys with that vision and knew how to destroy them in close. But when they're always an eye-blink removed from being hit, his feet a soft whisper faster, and punches a quick breath more accurate... after a couple minutes, you knew you were in deep trouble.
This is some of the highest praise heaped upon Crawford from The Legendary Teddy Atlas!!! Im so ecstatic the most humble,Terence Crawford is getting his flowers.. Well deserved!
First let me say Bud is terrific!! BUT nobody is going to tell me Spence didn’t look extremely fragile,I think those car wrecks hurt him beyond repair.Could he beat Bud before the wrecks? Probably not but Spence looks like a total wreck of a man.I’ve seen B class fighters give Bud a better fight.
Crawford made him look that way. Spence’s basic pressure style and slower looping punches are custom made for a powerful, quick, counter punch with perfect timing like Crawford. He constantly even caught Spence coming forward for extra force on his shots. That is why Spence was so beat up and off balance. What was done to him was probably as confusing to him as it is to most of his fans. This reminded me a bit of when Mayweather opened up on and destroyed Arturo Gatti. No one could believe how easily he did that or even how it was possible to make Gatti like that bad, that amateurish. Spence being basic and slower, with one style and one gear made him custom made for destruction by Crawford, who is the perfect fighter to exploit that.
No lame excuses in boxing. Nobody said anything looked different in Spence's first few fights after the accident. He just ran into an all-time great boxer in Bud Crawford who demolished him. Bud's just better and on another level than Spence. That's it. Give Bud his well earned credit. He's 2x undisputed.
Is Teddy Atlas reading from a script???despite that his prediction n analysis in boxing is on point n precise...the boxing world Loves you @Teddy Atlas
I remember watching a video with Teddy Atlas choosing Crawford way ahead of the fight. He said they both were great fighters, but Crawford had the edge because of his great instinct.
Speaking on the calmness Teddy touched on, I've seen that cold analytic focus in my old profession (Firefighting). Most people, even well trained seasoned vets were hampered by what I used to call tunnel vision firefighting. The danger and fear will pressure most people into a myopia where they can't function at their highest level. They miss things, can't recall specifics. They lose their ability to respond appropriately to new input and change their tactics on the fly. What was funny was that those same tunnel vision cats would think they were great Firefighters: and they were, as long as the sh*t didn't hit the fan. If it did, they were the first ones yelling, screaming, and generally creating more chaos. The 'killers' would get quiet and start making cold calculated changes in tactics. They would start giving clear instructions to those around them to salvage a bad situation, and usually save the day. The 'killers' all knew each other for what we were, and we had a different bond w/in the larger group. There are levels to every game, and the best just have an ability to stay calm and take on a challenge in a different way than just about everyone else.
Crawford went to the God Level were he is an Immortal now! The only person who can actually touch him is Tank. Spence can retire Now its best for his health but if he fights on he MUST PART WAYS WITH DERRICK JAMES ASAP! Spence should give FLOYD a call for TRAINING!
Crawford is the best boxer right now, fasho. But Teddy has been the best analyst/trainer for a long time. His common sense, vivid analogies...his storytelling...are so intriguing that i could learn from him perpetually. YOU'RE "special," Mr. Atlas.
It was all about that bricking jab Bud brought and he used it masterfully to both counter and throw on throw. It would knock Errol off his base and always got in the way of Errol sitting down on the punch after his framing jab or double jab opener.
@warmist8197 Crawford in one dangerous mofo, they way he's so chill is scary. ...Credit to Spence for daring to be great, however. It's such a cliche but he got beat up!
This is one of Teddy's best ever Videos. Thank you Teddy!!!!!!!! Crawford is and has been the best fight out there for years!!! Teddy says all that needed to be said about this great fighter Terance Crawford!! I got to see Crawford early in his pro career twice on his way up. I could tell he was so special!!! Thank you, Thank you Teddy for a perfect analogy of this great fighter and this fight. We all love you Teddy!!!!
Quite honestly, I think people are giving Errol too much credit. He pretty much only has 1 gameplan coming into a fight, and he doesn’t make infight adjustments. He doesnt move that well and his head doesn’t move at all. He needs work on footwork, head movements, and defense in general. Not to mention, he only throws 1-2 combos 70% of the time, and his punch selection ain’t great. I’m not saying he’s not a good boxer, but the skills that he’s missing are the ones that doomed him in this fight. And Errol gets hit flush quite a lot. I take nothing away from Crawford, he showed that he stands on a different mountaintop!!! It just looked like Errol didn’t belong in the ring with him, and never hand a chance of winning this fight. I’m mean, wilder had the best right hand, but fury hand the best 2 hands. And power in both. Speaking of, hey Teddy, why doesn’t anyone have Tyson fury in top5 p4p?
I’m not saying Errol is one of the best but before this fight he’s literally never even been knocked down, how bad can he be to have 3 belts in a weight class and never have even been knocked down?
I’m so blessed to have been able to watch the fight live. Crawford put on a surgical performance. I don’t think anyone could’ve visioned Crawford absolutely walking Spence down. He made it look like he was sparring someone in camp.
Hey fellas', I'm glad that Showtime's showing it tomorrow night...I was surprised I thought it would go the other way...that's why the mandatory rematch was built in to the contract...smart by the fighters.
Love that buds getting his flowers now! The nuances that make him not only a complete fighter but a genius (in the literal sense) are being recognised!
😊…Teddy is on point 95% of the time. If I were a bettor, I would consult: 1) Teddy 2) Shawn Porter 3) Timothy Bradley 4) Leon Muhammad If they ALL agreed, I am putting a bundle ( a small bundle) on that fighter 😎. $$$
I've never seen your channel before, but really appreciated your insightful observation of Terrance. He is simply a treasure that is finally being recognized.
Thank you Teddy for talking about the eyes. Its the same eyes Inoue has. And Vergil hunter spoke about this very point. You don't need to be the most athletic, skilled or powerful boxer to win a fight when you can SEE everything infront of you. They react to their opponent, not wasting an ounce of movement. But this ability, reacting to your opponent only comes from being able to be COLD and CALCULATED in the ring. You don't hear the crowd, you barely hear your coaches. You zero in on your opponent, watch every little movement they make and react ACCORDINGLY. Nothing more, nothing less. What Crawford, under the bright lights, is scary. Do not get on the wrong side of Crawford.
Bud Crawford is all time great. Punching skills and timing with head movement and counter combos, both stances, and he is ruthless with an unstoppable will. Awesome.
Parry/slip the jab, and counter, its an amateur thing u learn at the beginning, he took away his jab, had a great strategy and was tactically sound, masterclass
