The latest welterweight showdown appears to be underway.
Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. have agreed to “all material terms” for a fight for the undisputed 147-pound championship, although no contracts have been signed, according to ESPN, which cited multiple sources.
The outlet reports that organizers are targeting November 19 in Las Vegas.
Crawford agreed to accept less than 50% of the proceeds. Also, there will be a rematch clause regardless of who wins.
The matchup has been compared to other major welterweight matchups due to the status of the fighters. Crawford tops Boxing Junkie’s pound-for-pound list, Spence is No. 4.
However, it has been difficult to make the fight because the directors have been affiliated with competing handlers, Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) with Top Rank and Spence (28-0, 22 KOs) with Premier Boxing Champions.
Crawford parted ways with Top Rank late last year, opening up a broader path to a deal.
Crawford, 34, is coming off a 10th-round knockout of Shawn Porter, his ninth straight stoppage. Spence, 32, stopped Yordenis Ugas in 10 for a third major title.
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Photos: Terence Crawford 10-round knockout of Shawn Porter
