It’s been nearly two years since Errol Spence Jr. stepped into the ring against Terence Crawford in a bout that left a lasting impression on the boxing world—and on Spence himself. That night in Las Vegas wasn’t just the end of Spence’s undefeated streak—it was a wake-up call about Crawford’s next-level power.

Now, as Crawford gears up for an even more historic challenge against Canelo Alvarez, the conversation is shifting once again toward what separates “Bud” from the rest. If anyone can speak with authority on the subject, it’s Spence, whose firsthand experience offers a sobering reminder of what Canelo will be up against.

Speaking candidly, Spence recently summed up Crawford’s power with just two telling words— “strong dude”—a simple phrase that has reignited buzz ahead of September’

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