Spence vs Crawford LIVE: ‘Bud’ produces masterclass before sealing stoppage win

Re-live updates from the undisputed-title fight in Las Vegas – a bout years in the making

Exclusive look at Terence Crawford's ring gear ahead of Errol Spence Jr fight

Terence Crawford dominated Errol Spence Jr to win one of the most-anticipated boxing matches in years.

The American southpaws, both previously unbeaten, clashed to crown an undisputed welterweight champion in a bout that was years in the making. Spence, 33, carried the WBC, WBA and IBF titles into the T-Mobile Arena, while Crawford, 35, held the WBO belt, and he walked away with all four.

Crawford dominated from the second round, knocking Spence to the ground and twice flooring him in the seventh in a one-sided contest. He ended it in the ninth with a brutal flurry as the referee stepped in to confirm a TKO and underline “Bud”’s reputation as perhaps the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet.

Re-live updates and results from Spence vs Crawford, below.

Spence vs Crawford LIVE

• Terence Crawford beats Errol Spence Jr in generation-defining super-fight
• Unbeaten American becomes undisputed welterwight king
• Round 2: Crawford knocks down Spence with brutal right hand
• Round 7: Brilliant Crawford twice knocks down shaken Spence
• Round 9: Crawford beats Spence by TKO as referee steps in
• Spence reveals date of Crawford rematch – ‘We got to do it again’
• Steve Bunce: Crawford masterclass sparks ‘all-time great’ conversation

[30 July 2023 04:08 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Spence vs Crawford LIVE – Main event

Next up: Errol Spence Jr vs Terence Crawford. Two of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet go head to head. Two undefeated world champions finally get it on. This fight is five years in the making, and finally, tonight in Las Vegas, it is happening.

[30 July 2023 04:05 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Isaac Cruz beats Giovani Cabrera by split decision

Two judges call the fight 114-113 each way, but the third calls it 115-112 the way of Cruz, who looks more relieved than delighted. He knows he came through a real battle there. Cabrera, to his credit, applauds and walks away waving to the crowd.

[30 July 2023 04:01 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Spence vs Crawford LIVE – Cruz vs Cabrera

Cabrera took the heavier punches through the fight, but Cruz had several quiet rounds and also had that point docked for using his head. I’d expect this to be tight on the judges’ scorecards but we’ll see any moment...

[30 July 2023 04:00 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Spence vs Crawford LIVE – Cruz vs Cabrera

They touch gloves and begin round 12 like everything’s on the line. Cabrera seems energised simply by getting this far and he is bouncing on his toes trying to show that he’s finishing on the front foot. Cruz is still swinging but his left hook hasn’t landed flush for a few rounds, and there are more wayward punches here too.

A good fight – what is it they say about styles? – and it goes to the cards.

[30 July 2023 03:56 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Spence vs Crawford LIVE – Cruz vs Cabrera

This has been an interesting fight. The American Cabrera seemed to have the measure of his opponent in the first couple of rounds, but the middle rounds were dominated by the Mexican Cruz, who unleashed some hammer blows. Cabrera hung in there, though, and he’s finishing confidently. Another positive round for the taller man Cabrera – Cruz seems tired – and there’s only one to go.

Cruz, left, tries to land a left hook on Cabrera (Getty Images)

[30 July 2023 03:52 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Spence vs Crawford LIVE – Cruz vs Cabrera

Cruz wanders back into the contest forgetting he has a towel on his head, and he’s called back to his corner to remove it. That’s another level of focus to be completely unaware. Cabrera decides to come forwards, sensing he might need to show the judges he can offer more than shuffling and jabbing from range. A tricky round to call – Cruz didn’t offer much.

At the bell, a roar goes up in the crowd as the camera trains on Errol Spence Jr waiting in the wings.

[30 July 2023 03:48 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Spence vs Crawford LIVE – Cruz vs Cabrera

Cabrera bounces out of his corner and lands a good body shot early in round nine. He is hanging in well despite the barrage from the Pitbull. The face is bloodied though, and Cruz continues to be the main aggressor – yet another left hook gets through and does some damage. This fight is close going into the final three.

[30 July 2023 03:44 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Spence vs Crawford LIVE – Cruz vs Cabrera

Cabrera wears a couple of violent left hooks early in round eight, but then comes a potentially important moment – having already been warned earlier in the fight, Cruz is docked a point by referee Thomas Taylor for using his head. It seems to infuriate Cruz, who unleashes hell in the final 30 seconds – Cabrera just about survives but he’s teetering.

[30 July 2023 03:41 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Spence vs Crawford LIVE – Cruz vs Cabrera

Cruz lands another right hand over the top and then a series of body shots, and Cabrera’s hit-and-move tactics are failing to keep him safe. But as the round goes on, Cabrera comes forwards and probes much more positively, to the point where he might even have won the round. Even so, he takes a big left counter-hook which snaps back his head towards the bell.

After seven rounds, this one must be close on the scorecards.

[30 July 2023 03:36 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Spence vs Crawford LIVE – Cruz vs Cabrera

Round six is a brutal one for Cabrera, who is absorbing some heavy punishment... up until the referee stops the fight to tie up some of his loose binding. He needed that little break, but it is hard to see how he gets back into this fight.

Cruz lands a left hand on the jaw of Cabrera (AP)

Cruz pins Cabrera against the ropes (AP)

Isaac Cruz enters the ring prior to his lightweight boxing match against Giovanni Cabrera (AP)