In some boxing news, Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford’s rematch is reportedly being planned for next year in February.

The rematch has been in the works ever since Crawford stopped Spence in the ninth round to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four belt era.

In the aftermath of the fight, Spence exercised the rematch clause with the hope of fighting at 154 pounds. However, since Crawford won the first fight, Bud had the right to choose the weight class.

"Hell yeah, we got to do it again. I’m going to be a lot better, and it’s going to be a lot closer. It’s probably going to be in December at the end of the year. Hopefully, at 154," Spence said

Crawford’s Options

So moving forward, Crawford could make Spence run things back at 147, knowing that the ‘Truth’ did not look his best at the weight class.

And in doing so, that could make Spence reconsider the rematch, which would allow Crawford to target Canelo Alvarez at 168 pounds.

The prospect of becoming undisputed in a third weight class would be more appealing. Meanwhile, a fight at 154 does not serve Crawford’s legacy since no belts are on the line.

However, a fight against Spence could be used as an introduction to the 154-pound division. Thereafter, fights with Tim Tszyu and Jermell Charlo could present themselves, as both fighters hold all the belts as junior middleweight.

However, before that can happen, the details of the rematch need to be agreed. After all, Crawford did confirm that the fight would be at 147 unless Spence confirmed that he could not make the weight.

"Well the contract states that either one or the other gotta notify in writing that he can no longer make the weight. If not, the fight will be at 47. The contract states that it has to go at 47 since neither I nor Errol notified each other saying that we can’t make the weight," Crawford stated

Crawford’s Retirement

If the rematch with Spence does not happen, then Crawford must have a plan of action moving forward. And at the age of 36, the boxer does not have a lot left to prove in the sport.

Bud could walk away as an undefeated fighter, who became the first man to be a two-time undisputed champion. And given that Crawford has hinted about retiring soon, he will have a tough decision to make.

"I’m about to be 36 so I don’t see myself continuing to box very much longer. I’ve been doing it for a long time. I always said I’m gonna retire from boxing before I let boxing retire me," Crawford revealed 

Regardless of what Bud decides to do, he has put himself in a position to do just that. And given that he is the greatest welterweight of his era, it will take a big achievement to top that.

Time will tell how Crawford proceeds moving forward in the future. Find all the latest boxing news and MMA breaking updates on boxingblitz.