Who Wins - Crawford vs Charlo? Was Spence too Drained? Is Crawford P4P Best? Teddy Atlas Breakdown 

His walk with the net showed Supreme confidence in his own abilities💪

Crawford's just on another level,, Spence never felt power like that & never faced anyone that crafty in the ring like Crawford,, No excuses

I knew Crawford was skillful but that performance was on another level to me. Spence had to deal with health issues and layoffs from the accident but nobody has beaten him when he returned back to the ring. He brutally defeated Ugas in his last fight and now when he fights Crawford, he got dominated and now fans are making every excuse after Spence even said Crawford was the better guy that night.

Crawford is one of those rare fighters who has all the essential elements for greatness. Skill, speed, power, talent, toughness and commitment!

He realized in round 2 Crawford was going to be trouble right before the knock down. Spence ran up and tried to move him bud stopped him right there in his tracks and then pushed Spence damn near across the ring Spence knew then, it’s going to be a long night

Spence was drained by TCs POWER. He never got hit like that. TC has 11 straight STOPPAGES at 147 and there's always an EXCUSE. Somehow casuals thought Spence had a chance. I knew a basic pressure fighter is NO MATCH for TC and won alot of $$$$

The hardest part of explaining Crawford to younger people, as we get older, is gonna be how impossibly calm he was in the ring, when considered against how heated the last few years of boxing discourse has been, and his place in that discourse. People are gonna forget how much air Crawford vs Spence took up for half a decade. They're gonna watch the fights, and it'll be obvious he's a killer - especially bc, like, now he's unified two belts, it has changed how normal people discuss him and his legacy. But that pre-fight interview with Jim Gray, with Bud wrapping his own hands, Jim asking him about the scale of the moment, and if he had butterflies, and Bud going 'of course there are.'? To be able to just...casually admit that, on national television, 'yeah, I'm nervous' while sounding anything but? I wont say I knew it was over, but the mastery of emotion he has shown in and around fighting is like no one I have ever seen. And then he walks out being announced as the next undisputed welter by Eminem, over *that* song? I'm not sure any of that is gonna translate when kids are watching this a decade from now, arguing about where Crawford ranks - just like I know I am always missing something looking back at the fighters I didnt get to see live. Glad I caught this one.

Well said Teddy. It feels so good to hear Crawford finally getting the recognition he has deserved for so long. I have watched this man's greatness for many years and thought to myself that nobody is going to beat this man. I'm not sure Floyd could of beaten Crawford in his prime because of the power Crawford has. Floyd was always so much more athletic than his opponents that helped give Floyd the advantage, but with Crawford's athleticism it would take away Floyds advantage and thats why i might have to lean towards Crawford because of his power. I haven't seen that kind of power in the Welterweight division, i think ever!! There's a video out there on youtube somewhere, i wish i would of saved it, but Crawford is having a hit off with another boxer that is tall and thin and when its Buds turn, he hits that heavy bag like i've never seen anybody hit a heavy bag. He just destroys it, i sat there and was almost in disbelief, because i've never seen anybody move a heavy bag the way Crawford was. The look on his face was like he was possessed. It was one of the most impressive displays of power that i've seen in boxing period!! I still think alot of people don't realize that Crawford's power is on another level. His strength also surprises every opponent he fights. Bud was a good wrestler in his younger days which allows him to have body control over his opponents when they clench. Another thing i think is great about Crawford is how humble he is and the amount of respect he shows the other fighter when the fight is over. I swear i seen a couple of times that Bud pulled back on Spence, when he probably could of knocked him out earlier. If Bud trains the way he did for the Spence fight in the future, nobody will be Bud. The only way Crawford gets beat is by himself or his age starts to slow him down. He is definately an all time great.

Crawford didn't even look like he came out of 3rd gear against Spence, which should be scary to everyone at 154

There are a ton of fighters who struggle making weight. None of these excuses are coming from Spence but what makes you think 154 will make a difference in skill level in a matter of 4 months?

I can live to see one hundred. No one tells the story and teach Boxing like Mr. Teddy Atlas. He is a Jewel and The Best whoever done it.

Spence has always ONLY COME FORWARD, Crawford not only took away a his jab but forced him to fight on the back foot, which Spence never had to do. Also Spence I’m a volume puncher, which for a Crawford is just more opportunities to counter. Salute to both great fighters

Teddy is so accurate in explaining boxing, He is the best 🥊

This is what happens to a boxer that runs into another boxer far more superior in skills

Crawford is tacticallly and technicallly at the same level Mayweather was.. i know it doesnt look like he really outclasses his opponents like mayweather did, but somehow, he does it every time. Downloads the opponent for 5 rounds and then proceeds to the destruction . A natural right hander who fights southpaw, like Lomachenko--- i dont even know what to say anymore.

As a spence fan i hated to see em get done like that but hats off to bud. That man is just on another playing field. If spence does the rematch he definitely needs to fix and work on some things. But hats off to bud great fight. Hats off to spence for not making any excuses took it on the chin like a true champ.

Spence was completely dominated. Bud jabbed spence every time ES tried to jab him, knew how to position himself and destroyed ES when he tried to shoulder bump him and connect on the reset. Bud is a better fighter in everyway! Now Charlo! Well let's just say Mr. "We Lions" would be a sleeping lion after that fight. Terence Bud Crawford is the Pound for Pound Champion!

Lets quit making excuses and playing word games " Spence is very good, but also slightly overrated ". Now that TC exposed this, a lot of folks want to see him lose. This is why they want him to fight Charlo, then Canelo, then whoever else! No rematch against Spence is needed. Someone has to save Spence from himself and for his family. If Spence's team has any sense of right and wrong, they'll protect what's left of Spence.

It's not too much of the weight drain it was how Errol Spence Jr fought Crawford and not changing his position.✌🏽

Idk why people are still making excuses for Spence it was clear it just wasn’t his fight it wasn’t because he was high or anything like some people on the internet are saying. that wasn’t why he lost it was just simply a technical mismatch that people didn’t realize till it happened.

The difference between Crawford and Inoue is that Inoue did go through a tough fight with Donaire and nearly lost. Crawford has never been close to losing like that. He’s never been beat up or has his orbital bone broken.

I love listening to Teddy he has so much insight and intelligence when it comes to boxing!

Why Crawford is already one of the greats for me: 1. Teddy said it: cold-stone, fearless. At the same time, he works to avoid getting punched. He sure isn't afraid to get punched. It's a matter of business - boxing business and just being smart. 2. Boxing IQ and the ability to adjust mid-fight. Jeff Horn round 3 for example. 3. Can take a punch - hard to tell for sure on this, but I'm looking at the Kavaliauskas punch and Crawford's recovery. You might say he's missing the X factor somewhat - ticket salesman and all that. Fair enough, but that doesn't win fights.

Crawfords fencepost jab and short hooks to the temples scrambled Spences brain, turned Spence into a zombie by the fourth round. Crawford is so relaxed in the pocket. By the third round, Spence was flinching and throwing off his back foot trying to avoid the counter, which killed his power.

Weight doesn't matter in this match up. Speed and defense are key. Crawford was giving Spence a two-piece counter before Spence jab can even return home. Speed kill. If you are slower than your opponents, then you need top teir defense to win. Too bad Crawford is also the better defensively boxer too. There is no need for a rematch.

I admit i expected a more potent version of Spence . It was an impressive win by Mr Crawford. Great fight. Thanks for this analysis. #Salute

Crawford's timing, footwork and eyes are basically poetic. I have never been impressed by both Charlo brothers, I just don't see it at all...

Teddy is experienced, knowledgeable but the thing about Teddy I love, is that he tells the truth and stands on virtue❤

I had Spence winning before the fight ,,i was confident he would bully Crawford,but Crawford put on an art show and i never seen a championship fight go like that he dominated him from start to finish and i think Spence wants the rematch just to make it a closer fight but i dont think he wins that one either,,but i respect him for wanting to prove he can stand in there with Crawford,,

Comment section is spot on… very knowledgeable. Great to see!!!

It was tough to watch that fight, Crawford was boxing the man's ears off and made it look real easy. I knew it was going to be a tough fight for Spence but I don't dislike him and to see him go down this convincingly was a bit heart wrenching (first time I ever experienced it watching a pro boxing match) and it took away from Crawford superb boxing skills, which should have been the main focus of this fight for me. Spence was utterly and completely flustered and out of his depth in there, I never seen Spence so disoriented and confused, something was off, it didn't make sense to me. I have to re-watch the highlights haven't seen one shot land on Terrence except body shots that Spence is famous for, Ok, Spence grazed him a few times to the top of the head.

Since watching TC for the first time (Gamboa fight) I knew then he's going to be rolling on every division picking up belts...Guy is a phenom boxer...

Been watching Crawford since the Gamboa win and I've been a fan ever since because during that fight the announcers were questioning his moves like going to southpaw and he proved them wrong by knocking the guy out viciously and making him look pedestrian as far as his skills. During the Spence Crawford fight Spence hit him numerous times you don't see it as much because everybody's highlighting what Crawford did but Spence connected at least 10 to 20 solid shots in the body and the head and it did not faze Crawford because he can take a punch. When you get in there with Crawford it happens really fast he don't want to knock you out in the first round because if that second round had 30 more seconds that fight would have been over then. He wants to hurt you he wants to run you through about 9 to 10 rounds and punish you and then knock you out. I don't need the Spence Crawford fight to know how good he is I've been watching him and watching his fights on RU-vid and pay-per-view for years He's that good and I hope people don't think he's that good and sleep on him and run up in that ring with him so he can fols them up and put them to sleep and get paid and go home. In my opinion and I've watched them both he would have no problem beating Floyd Mayweather He's got more power he's just as fast the only thing Floyd has is the defense but Crawford can get through that He's just that good. Floyd was a good prize fighter and that's what it's about getting paid and when he wanted to he could hurt you but that wasn't his game his game was given the audience 10 to 12 boring rounds and then during those rounds showing you a flash or two of offense collecting a check and going home. Again this is my opinion it would have been nice to see that fight. Like Teddy says he goes in their calm he never gets emotional in the ring. I just wish that Crawford had a brother or a twin just like him that was a heavyweight😊

Why do boxers cut weight?

Spence said he felt fine before the fight. Weight didn't matter at 147, and weight won't matter at 154. A rematch wouldn't change much if anything changes

TC has more, we haven't seen all of his abilities, been watching him a while now👏🏿👏🏿🥊🥊

Crawford gives charlo a boxing lesson

TA is such a massive SRL fan & I love that. My favourite fighter.🥊

You CAN argue the weight issue, but it's the responsibility of the entire team to make that decision. If Spense was trying to safe face with the public by not cancelling the because weight was an issue, it's still on him and his team. I see it more of the fight being stylistic nightmare for Spence. Of they fight at 154, I think he will do a little bit better, but he result will be the same because of Crawford's awkwardness.

Crawford just achieved the goal that he set. All he wanted is to unify the welterweight division. I am not sure that he can motivate himself to the level that he did this fight. It will be amazing if he can continue to show that he is the best fighter in the world. Mission accomplished Bud. First round Hall of Fame. Everything else now is just a bonus.

I’ll mention 3 fights that are possibly similar. Collins vs Resto, Cotto vs Margarito 1 and Wilder vs Fury 2. Even though a professional Photographer’s photos during the Wilder fight showed one of Fury’s gloves was concave. The other glove you can clearly see the outline of four fingers. And Fury’s sleeves on his robe were extremely long, you couldn’t see his gloves. There was no investigation. Supposedly Derek James checked Crawford’s gloves after the fight. This is how Billy Collins Team found padding missing from Resto’s gloves. An investigation was done, and Fighter and Trainer went to Prison. Cotto’s face in the first Margarito fight tuned red real fast, and by the 3rd Round I could tell something was wrong. He was getting hurt with every punch landed. And he changed the way he normally fought. I knew he was a better fighter than Margarito. Margarito later got caught prior to the Moseley, by Nazzim Richardson with loaded Wraps. No investigation, no punishment and was still able to box. When he fought Cotto again, he didn’t have the destructive power he had in the first fight. Wilder fought a Boxer in the first fight, a fighter who wasn’t known for his power. In the second fight, Fury become a puncher, walking to Wilder, unlike what was shown in their first fight. Where did the extra power come from. The Damage done to Wilder so early in the fight, was unlike anything he had experienced, or what Fury had ever achieved. Now the Spence Crawford fight. Crawford had never done that to any opponents face ever, similar but worse than Cotto’s. He seemed to be hurt by every punch Crawford landed. He became hesitant to pull the trigger Cotto had more mobility with his style, Errol has never been that Mobile, because of his style and defense. When you get rocked, sometimes it’s hard to recover, and Crawford took advantage and pushed him off when he tried to tie up. I wonder if the Spence Team dropped the Ball like Cotto’s Team in the first fight. I don’t believe the Officials who watched the wrapping of Margarito’s hands and signing off on the legality of the wraps for the Mosely fight we’re punished. I love boxing, but it’s a “Dirty Game” at times!

I want to see Bud go to 154lbs and fight Tszyu and Charlo. End of his career with Boots and ride off into the sunset. It'd be one of the greatest runs in boxing.

Love you Teddy. Always appreciate your insight.

I used to "think" Bud Crawford was #1 P4P....now I "know" without a shadow of a doubt that he is the P4P King and best boxer of this era!🥊🔥👑 #TheCrawfordEra

Honestly I believe this was Crawfords best fight & it was against his best Opponent. Crawford skills is crazy, Charlo ain’t got nothing coming

Something was wrong with him. He was slurring words in interviews prior to the fight.

Crawford is a legendary fighter.

People are acting as if (1) Bud bringing his A+ game and (2) Spence being terrible are mutually exclusive. They really aren't. Bud put in an astonishing, career best performance. However, Spence put on a career worst performance, and that's not simply about Crawford's tactics. Spence has always been a terminator, who doesn't get tired, doesn't get hurt, punches like a machine and is as solid as a rock. That looked NOTHING like the Spence in the Ugas fight: - He was EXHAUSTED after 3-4 rounds!! This is a guy who can go at a super high intensity for 12 rounds without breaking a sweat!! - He got knocked down by a punch to the shoulder?!! Badly hurt, bleeding and puffed up after receiving a few punches!? He has never been hurt before in a fight and suddenly he's half dead after a round? He was lethargic, weak and unsteady - and looked like 30% of the fighter he normally is. Couldn't move, couldn't punch and couldn't take a punch. That doesn't detract from Crawford's performance but let's be real - he was way, way, way, way off. Why, I have no idea - but that was a shell of Errol.

Crawford is like that nasty but he shocked me when he let off the gas I guess he had to secure the second fight

Car crash and the fact Crawford is a rugged fighter is why I still think he would have lost if not for the crash but he would’ve performed better

Crawford and Hagler my favorite fighters, pretty similar.

Spence was in tiptop shape! Crawford said he struggled to make weight. He weighed in at 146.8 but walks around weighing 160. The weight loss didn’t bother Crawford.

Congratulations Mr.Terrence Crawford on your fight with Errol Spence. The funny 😁 thing is this is a perfect fight people always wanted to see, now Terrence Crawford have giving you this!

I don’t know what it was but Spence was off. Another thing could be time outside the ring. Spence was on a 16 month layoff while Bud fought back in December. If Spence is confident, I would love to see a rematch at 54

I'm happy he mentioned Inoue. He is so slept on just cause casuals don't watch his super low weight class BUT his skill set is about parallel to Crawford's no question. I'm not taking anything away from Crawford, I'm just giving Inoue the props he deserves... I'm pretty sure he's probably number two pound-for-pound in the world right now or number "one b" like Teddy Atlas stated in this video. And if you don't know who he is then you're not a boxing fan and I don't want to hear a reply from you

That 2-1 he suffered in round 2 changed the complexion of the fight. He may have suffered a brain concussion which had a deleterious effect on his performance throughout the remainder of their fight

Bud was ready and on point much respect to you coach you on point what you saying. Good job coaching this match bud and Spence. God bless 🙌

Watched the fight like 10 times. Spence looked good and strong up until late in the 3rd round. Even after the knockdown he came back with a hard left hand that moved Crawford head while holding his gaurd. He just got outboxed and was countered too many times. Crawford landed 60% of his power punches. Spence boxing stats where trash. He missed to many shots. Especially the jab which is his strongest attribute.

Gimbels department and Sears and Roebuck, now you talking my generations, LOL! You remind me of the fellows I knew in Bklyn, I enjoy your storytelling and insight.

If Spence was drained before the fight that would be the reason why he was slow off timing and made Crawford look so fast and on point even Crawford said Spence way to slow for a lack of better words so I'm not giving Crawford all that credit until there's a rematch if he if Crawford performs and devastate Earl Spence in the rematch then I will believe Crawford is really that good

Man the line about "alot of thread on the tires, but not much on the odometer" is quotable.

CHARLO WILL BE THE NEXT VICTIM OF CRAWFORD.

It was the weight and everyone knows it’s and most likely a injury to go along with the weight….

You should not mention the Japanese guys name in the sentence as Crawford.

Sweet poetry teddy! Well said

Spence went to the corner after round one and said his legs gone. Let's just keep it a buck Bud won but damn don't be a sore loser and say Spence was 100% he had no pop on his shots in round 1

I recently saw the interview with Virgil Hunter where he shared doing the mits with Terrance Crawford he felt a snap and a whiplike power that is very rare. I am not to much of an expert but maybe he refers to this type of whiplike punch as how Tommy Hearns and Gerald McClellan would punch. Teddy could you please elaborate on this next podcast? My peace of mind depends on it haha. Love both of yuz.

I'm not a Charlo fan, but Bud only wins at a catch weight like 150. For the record I think Bud has the best P4P ever since he beat Gamboa.

Absolutely Spot On Teddy, Crawford is Special . . . So is Inoue, they are like two sides of the same coin . . . the question right now is not who should they fight next but rather 'who can actually give either of them a competetive fight!' Great Work as usual guys! 😃👊💯💯

Something was definitely "off" with Spence. THAT WAS NOT HIM IN THE RING. I'm sure Bud would have still won if Spence was 100%. But it was too easy (Spence had to be drained)

I've been saying that about Crawford for the longest. He's a Killer.

Archie Moore, The Old Mongoose, was still knocking guys out at 49 years old. Legendary. 220 fights, 186 wins 145 knock outs; The most in the history of the sport. Talk about another level. And not afraid to take a loss and come BACK. 23 losses. According to Archie Moore, Terrence Crawford has 13 more years to go. As far as Inouye being compared to Crawford, I'd say Teddy is right; They're different weight classes, and 6 years apart in age. However, they have the same focus, same mentality, and same fighting spirit. Vinny Pazienza only got better when he moved up in weight. Could be even better for Crawford.

The "South Paw" was the huge difference and Bud was hurting him with the jab. Bob Arum said it best, "Spence has only fought two (2) Southpaws in his entire career, this has been for a reason"

Triple G was the best finisher in boxing for 10 years the ultimate Junkyard Dog and rarely got credit for it

Great assessment Teddy.

I've been a fan of TC for a minute, not even as long as some other huge fight fans. But his true fans see something that apparently others don't. First heard of Bud when I saw highlights of Klimov & Burns bouts, but then I caught his match vs Gamboa & in 2 secs I saw a Master of the sweet science. Then I heard him speak afterwards & that was all I needed to know he's different. Possessed-level of commitment to the mission in the ring, like a controlled rage. Incredible!!! His mental game, attitude in the ring, focus + execution level is top notch. He's been best P4P for me since Horn fight. Charlo can try but best believe he hasn't faced anything like Bud.

👑🥊🥊👑🥊 CRAWFORD'S Reflex of his punch placement is like a Cobra, and when you add his reach. He's just different.

Spence is normally a big puncher, now his punches dont even hurt. Cmon

Teddy is one of very few analysts who has been unwavering in his assessment of Buds brilliance.

Charlo a cakewalk teddy don't even see what Crawford doing

No rematch…More Weight is just gonna make Spence even slower and more off balance…Why is no one talking about the difference in the trainers? If Crawford was a team and Spence was a team everyone on “first take” Monday morning would’ve been talking about how severely out coached Spence was. Crawford’s trainer was talking all truth before this fight to Spence’s guy. It all makes so much sense now and Spence’s guy knew it inside.

Teddy atlas right on the money"a realest"

It’ll Be Crazy If Crawford Defeats A 154 Undisputed Charlo, A 160 Undisputed Spence (Rematch), And Then A 168 Undisputed Canelo

Teddy switched from talking about Crawford/Spence to Fulton/Inoue at 5:22 😂😂

Let all these excuses build up to the next fight. Just gonna fuel Crawford more. People want to keep discrediting him. The real ones already know, give this man his flowers, we’re seeing an all time great.

Teddy Atlas is such a good speaker

The Crawf might as well whup Charlo and ride off into the sunset.. He'll NEVER get his just due.. And just FYI, Mayweather wouldn't have been able to run from him all night, Floyd would've went nite-nite.. When Floyd fought Shane Moseley, after that 2nd rd when Shane knocked him, but Floyd hung on to him so that he wouldn't fall, Shane didn't have any more stamina.. Imagine trying to stay away for 12rds.. PUH LEEZ.. Would've loved to see The Crawf fight Leonard or Hearns..

Always the master teacher...thanks teddy

Buds fans chatting like Charlo some type of push over

Fighting Crawford is like entering the matrix. He's on a different level of intensity and visibility. He can see things before it happens, and he's ready for it. It's like zen combat. Crawford can practically will his opponent to throw a punch or technique a specific way and then he's totally prepared to counter that technique as soon as his opponent throws it. It's a mental and spiritual ability that's rarely seen in a fighter. He's as DEEP as it gets.

Crawford looked like a young Tommy Hearns the way he was defending Spence! Thing that got me the most in this one sided beat down was something I didnt hear anyone mention! Forget the obvious that everyone mentioned speed difference power difference ring IQ ext thing that impressed me most is the fact Bud beat the natural southpaw at southpaw! Bud is a switch hitter but he is naturally orthodox & he beat one of the best lefties at his own stance!

Mayweather gatti Fury wilder 2 Crawford spence My top 3 most skill full beat downs

Spence being 33 means that he has an easier time meeting weight than Crawford at 35. If Crawford had lost he would have inferior skills, Spence loses it’s he was drained? Yeah, got it. Meeting weight is a matter of nutrition not “draining.” It’s more s matter of time when a boxer simply tires of the discipline required to meet weight and has little to do age. Nutritionists know this. I really respect Errol. People were talking about the car crash has taken away “something.” I think in fact that it gave him the will to keep getting up after being pummeled and outboxed so thoroughly. I respect Errol more now than before the fight. That man kept getting up! How many of us would have? On our best day.😀🙏❤️❤️🙏

Perfect assessment 👌

We definitely need to see Crawford vs Charlo. That's another fun fight.

No fighter ever spends their entire career at welterweight. He shoulda been campaigning at 154.

I feel spence needs a new nutritionist. I noticed on the showtime episodes the nutritionist was kind of experimenting. Spence looked drained from the press conference to the fight. Like he didn’t carb up before the fight just ate very lean. Maybe the plan in training camp was for him to eat lean to be faster because they knew he was slower than Crawford coming up to the fight. But spence didn’t have any power in his punches. I was rooting for Crawford. But spence definitely looked a shell of himself.

I dont think spence can beat crawford period

Everyone has somebody that can beat them unfortunately for Erol he had to find out the hard way and his name was Terrence Bud Crawford. And remember Erol was the IBF, WBA,and WBC Champion at 147lbs so not going for it. And it's not like when the fight happened he was still 147lbs. Bud just is the one he can't see and we all witnessed it wasn't even close.

HE'S 33 YEARS OLD TEDDY HE'S GROWN OUT OF 147 FOR A WHILE NOW AND HE WAS IN THERE WITH THE VERY BEST.