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Errol Spence Jr ready to finally fight Terence Crawford in blockbuster undisputed clash after Yordenis Ugas return

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ERROL SPENCE JR is ready to finally fight Terence Crawford in what could be a blockbuster undisputed title fight.

The unified WBC and IBF champion returns on April 16 in a unification bout in Texas with Yordenis Ugas, who defends his WBA belt.

Errol Spence Jr and Yordenis Ugas ahead of their unificationCredit: Amanda Westcott
Errol Spence Jr is ready to finally fight Terence CrawfordCredit: Getty Images – Getty

For the winner, the only title missing to complete the undisputed crown would be the WBO strap owned by Crawford, 34.

And with the American now a free agent, it moves a super-fight with Spence, 31, one step closer.

But the Texan, also undefeated, has vowed to first become a three-belt holder, to set up the undisputed decider.

Spence told DAZN: “Talking to my manager, the people that he’s dealing with now, I think it’s a lot easier to be made.

“We’ll see what happens after the Ugas thing. If I have three belts. 

“A lot of people want me to say this and that, but the proof is in the pudding of what I’m doing.

“I’m fighting for my third belt, let’s get something on the table so I can fight for a fourth belt.”

Spence was last August due to fight boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, 43, until he pulled out with an eye injury.

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Ugas, 35, instead filled in as a replacement to beat Pacquiao and ultimately send the Filipino icon into retirement.

Spence said: “He’s a solid fighter, he comes from the school of Cuban boxing, sound fundamentals .

“He’s got a good stepback, throws body shots well, good jab. He’s fundamentally sound. He makes a few mistakes but I like him.”

Errol Spence Jr and Yordenis Ugas fight in TexasCredit: Amanda Westcott

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