Saturday night witnessed Terence Crawford's awe-inspiring display as he completely outclassed Errol Spence Jr. In an extraordinary achievement, Crawford claimed the title of undisputed welterweight champion of the world, marking the second time he has earned this prestigious honor. Of significant note, he stands as the first male fighter to accomplish such a remarkable feat in the four-belt era.

Throughout the years, Crawford has faced consistent criticism from various angles, with assertions that he hasn't taken on strong opponents and that he would struggle in Premier Boxing Champions, a prominent force in the 147 lb division. However, these criticisms fail to acknowledge Crawford's impressive accomplishments, such as securing a title at 135 pounds and attaining undisputed status at 140 pounds.

Despite Crawford showcasing his skills convincingly, the argument against him wasn't entirely baseless. Since moving up to 147 in 2018, Crawford's list of opponents has featured Jeff Horn, Jose Benavidez Jr, Amir Khan, Egidijus Kavaliauskas, Kell Brook, Shawn Porter, and David Avanesyan.

Though these fighters possess considerable skill, it's worth noting that two of them, Brook and Porter, had already experienced significant defeats against Crawford's PBC counterpart, Spence. On top of those triumphs, Spence secured dominant victories over Lamont Peterson, Carlos Ocampo, Mikey Garcia, Danny Garcia, and Yordenis Ugas, claiming three world titles during his journey. Notably, he initiated his path by stopping Brook in 2017, a similar approach Crawford took when he ventured overseas to secure his first world title.

After a thorough analysis, it can be contended that the disparity between their resumes is not overwhelmingly substantial. Nevertheless, Spence's advantage stemmed from encountering a multitude of distinguished opponents, courtesy of PBC's possession of a large proportion of the notable names in the boxing realm.

With the exception of Crawford, who was under contract with Top Rank, boxing faces significant challenges due to cross-promotional and cross-network politics, which impede the delivery of the fights fans yearn for. It took numerous years for Spence and Crawford to finally step into the ring together, almost 20 months after Crawford's departure from Top Rank. On stage, beside promoter Bob Arum, Crawford candidly voiced his dissatisfaction with the failure to arrange the highly anticipated bout, ultimately leading to his departure from the promotion.

Just 48 hours prior to the bout, Crawford stated... “Everything about me is better than Errol. When you look at what I do in the ring, it’s better than what he does. Come fight night, I’m going to prove every doubter wrong. I’m going to show that I’m the best fighter in the world.”

Failing to accomplish that would have meant achieving nothing. He outperformed Errol in every aspect, leaving no room for doubt or skepticism. His outstanding performance silenced all remaining doubters and skeptics with undeniable evidence.

With utmost respect to the great Naoya Inoue, it's hard to argue that Terence Crawford didn't showcase himself as the best fighter in the world.

Terence's fellow fighters were astounded by his extraordinary accomplishment. He continuously pummeled Spence, causing bloodshed, showcasing absolute dominance, and scoring three knockdowns, prompting referee Harvey Dock to mercifully conclude the one-sided bout in the ninth round.

Terence Crawford's display against Errol Spence Jr. was absolutely outstanding. A commenter in a live discussion likened it to the 2009 Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto bout, where an exceptional fighter was methodically taken apart by a truly remarkable fighter, and I find that comparison to be accurate.

Crawford truly stands out, just as the meme phrase suggests. It's not solely his skills, style's ferocity, hard work, confidence, or unyielding composure, but the harmonious blend of all these traits. As a fighter, he personifies the complete package, excelling both physically and mentally. Without a doubt, he is undeniably and truly great.

Having discussed the potential of moving up in weight before, the prospect of a Crawford vs. Spence 2 bout becomes even more enticing, with Terence assuredly taking top billing next time due to the substantial offer on the table.

Nevertheless, the discussion doesn't revolve around whether a rematch is deemed necessary or not. The main point is that if both parties reach an agreement on the terms, the rematch will proceed as intended.

Terence Crawford shines as the top fighter in the post-Mayweather/Pacquiao era. He proved his dominance against a tough opponent, akin to his past conquests. Crawford deserves all the credit and more for his triumphant performance.