What Has Happened To Errol Spence?

Errol Spence Jr.’s future is not any clearer as the boxer continues to remain absent from the ring.
Spence has not had a boxing fight since facing Terence Crawford in 2023. Crawford dropped him three times in a ninth-round stoppage. Bud became the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era, while Spence experienced his first loss. After the fight, Spence underwent cataract surgery on his right eye. He blamed that as the reason why Crawford tagged him so many times. The rematch never happened, as Crawford moved up to 154 pounds. Spence has faced some issues outside of the ring, which have delayed his return.
Spence’s Issue
He split from his trainer, Derrick James. The split was not amicable, as James sued him for unpaid wages. He claimed Spence owed him for the Crawford fight. Spence has also struggled to find his next opponent. He has been linked with a fight against the WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Champion Sebastian Fundroa. But the fight has not been agreed upon, leaving questions over whether Spence will return. The Truth has secured his financial future, meaning he does not need to fight again. He also suffered extensive punishment in the Crawford fight.
The only reason for taking another fight would be to not go out on a loss. There is an incentive to run things back with Crawford. But Crawford has his eyes on fighting Canelo Alvarez at 168. Since Spence does not have a belt, it makes no sense for him to take that bout. Spence has also gotten involved in the promotional side of boxing. He has Frank Martin signed to his management company. Spence promoted him for his fight against Gervonta Davis. Tank stopped Martin to give the latter his first loss. While that may be the case, Spence enjoyed seeing the other side of boxing.
Spence’s Mindset
It is something he could pursue once he retires from the sport. Spence is also on record, saying the two car accidents he suffered have not left him the same. That leaves him in a tough position, as coming back for another fight could prove detrimental. But fighters are known for wanting to push the boundaries. Despite being a former unified welterweight champion, boxers are only as good as their last fight. Spence’s performance showed that he was nowhere near capable of what he usually does.
“A lot of people take it lightly just because I came back and fought and all that but that’s serious stuff. It’s not too many people that go high speed in a Ferrari and get thrown from a Ferrari, land on solid concrete and still be here to talk today, still survive, still be coherent and everything. That was traumatic and a brutal experience that I went through…I’ve [always] been rating him (Crawford) high, I’ve rated him super high. It definitely wasn’t my night, but you know I definitely want to get that back,” Spence stated
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