Jermell Charlo is aware of who he’s siding with in the case of the bungled Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr. undisputed welterweight championship.
Charlo, the undisputed 154-pound champion from Houston, not too long ago backed his stablemate and fellow Texan Spence after talks between Crawford and Spence broke down earlier final month. Crawford largely blamed Al Haymon, Spence’s advisor and the founding father of Premier Boxing Champions, for the collapse in negotiations, saying {that a} lack of transparency from Haymon on sure monetary issues was a significant dealbreaker.
In a current Instagram Dwell session, Charlo, who can be suggested by Haymon, railed at Crawford, questioning the latter’s “pound-for-pound” credentials and describing the Omaha, Nebraska native as being “jealous” and “scared” of Spence. Charlo and Crawford have butted heads earlier than, particularly after Crawford indicated that he can be considering transferring as much as 154 to problem Charlo.
“Man, Crawford far and wide, canine,” Charlo mentioned. “Matter of truth, we from Texas making Crawford well-liked. Shout out to the Charlo twins, Errol Spence for making Crawford noticeable in boxing. Cuz the mother—er ain’t combat in I don’t understand how lengthy. I don’t understand how y’all nonetheless received him on the pound-for-pound. However I assume he received some form of undisputed title when he was at 140. Nevertheless it’s a complete ‘nother stage while you take a notch up. Y’all folks don’t actually perceive that as a result of at 140 they don’t hit the identical as 147 and when you get to 154, oh God, who the king?”
“Crawford’s simply jealous,” Charlo added. “Crawford’s jealous cuz he ain’t received no cash.
“Crawford, he fearful of Spence and he don’t wish to combat cuz he’s rooster, proper,” Charlo continued. “He wish to attempt to get to the cash. All people over right here chasing the bag. I hear you. I’m chasin the bag for my household right here.”
On Monday evening, Charlo additionally took to his Twitter account to additional castigate Crawford, apparently in response to an interview Crawford gave to Brian Custer on The Final Stand Podcast printed on the identical day. Within the interview, Crawford was requested if he can be considering a combat with Charlo to which he responded “After all, I’d beat his ass any day. Simple.”
In his tweet, Charlo accused Crawford of “clout chasing” and disappointing boxing followers by failing to succeed in a deal to combat Spence. Charlo additionally referenced Bob Arum, Crawford’s former promoter and with whom he feuded earlier than parting methods final yr. Crawford subsequently sued Arum for breach of contract and racism.
“Clout chasing is the brand new promotions,” Charlo wrote. “I assume you Ought to of take heed to bob, mfer knew what he was saying. @terencecrawford. You had an opportunity to make historical past for your loved ones. You let the boxing world down, don’t name my identify except u actually wanna combat. It’s completely different at 154.”
Crawford responded by writing facetiously, “Hello @TwinCharlo, the way you doing buddy”.
Charlo then responded by evaluating Crawford to two-division titlist Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade, a proficient fighter who has been unable to garner important fights.
“Why u hold pissing off the boxing world along with your stupidity, how lengthy you suppose that window gonna keep open? Bud & boo boo received so much in widespread,” Charlo wrote.
Charlo (35-1-1, 19 KOs) is about to defend his WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF 154-pound titles towards WBO obligatory challenger Tim Tszyu (21-0, 15 KOs) of Australia on Jan. 29 in Las Vegas.
Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) will tackle David Avanesyan (29-3-1, 17 KOs) on Dec. 10 at CHI Well being Middle in his hometown of Omaha.