Spence makes it through the first two minutes before Crawford opens up, pummeling his opponent with a barrage of uncontested shots. Spence has no legs under him. Referee Harvey Dock has seen enough and mercifully intervenes. Good stoppage. And a sensational performance by a generational talent.

In front of a star-studded crowd of 19,990, he long-anticipated showdown between Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. ended up being a brutal domination as Crawford knocked Spence down multiple times and finished the fight in dominant fashion with a 9th-round TKO.

Crawford's first defense of the WBO title was slated to take place on October 13, 2018. Early reports stated his likely opponent would be former WBA interim light welterweight champion José Benavidez (27–0, 18 KOs). On September 6, despite having two years left of his contract, next terence crawford fight signed a new multi-year deal with Top Rank. On signing the extension, Crawford said, "I am the best fighter in the world, hands down. ESPN is the biggest brand in sports and Top Rank is the biggest promotional company in boxing. This was a no-brainer for me and my team. All of the super fights that the world wants to see will happen. Like I've said before, I want all of the champions in the welterweight division." The fight against Benavidez was also announced by Top Rank to take place at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Spence came right back, undeterred by his brief meeting with the canvas. He continued to land jabs, continued to pound the body. He trapped Crawford in a corner and unleashed a flurry that drew the crowd to its feet. The camera flashed to Mayweather in the stands before Round 4, and Crawford, whether inspired by Money or money, compiled his most complete round of the bout. Spence’s face was starting to redden and bruise. He looked like he was beginning to tire, too.

"Strap Season" was over and there would be "Smoking Bud" on this night. Spence suggested that he would activate his rematch clause but with such a one-sided fight, it'll be difficult to see that ending any differently.

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But, boxing was what the Crawfords really did. Bud’s uncle, Mike, was a terror at the CW, enough to keep BoMac on his toes with a rough style no one had seen in the gym decades. Winning was his drug, the insatiable itch that kept him up at night. Though, no matter what else he did, boxing was his true love. Nothing else was ever blessed with as much attention. He loved fighting so much, it left the gym with him. He laughed attempting to count how many scraps he was in as a child.

What he and every other fan of boxing around the world wanted to see was finally happening. He no longer had to lie to his kids about when there would be a date to something impossible; his trainers didn’t need to reign themselves in when folk asked when the dance was on. The pound-for-pound, undefeated, baddest man in the land believed he would walk out of Vegas on Saturday victorious, not just the king of the sport and first man ever to be an undisputed champ at two divisions in the four-belt era; but also a proud piscator after he guts the "Big Fish" Errol Spence Jr. in a title fight some of us merely dream of witnessing.

Crawford’s 2011 consisted of a first-round TKO of Anthony Mora in February and a second-round TKO over Derrick Campos in July before ending the year with an eight-round unanimous decision over Angel Rios.

Spence makes it through the first two minutes before Crawford opens up, pummeling his opponent with a barrage of uncontested shots. Spence has no legs under him. Referee Harvey Dock has seen enough and mercifully intervenes. Good stoppage. And a sensational performance by a generational talent.

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Round Five: Bud with a combination that rips up Spence. Punches are coming from everywhere. Spence digging to the body. Crawford is at ease and sees everything in slow motion. Crawford with wicked power shots on Spence. This is a stunning performance. Crawford with a hook to the body and whips to the head. Spence gets smacked with a short right. Spence with a huge overhand right and Bud doesn't move.

Porter told media post-fight that this was his last bout. He leaves a legacy as a former WBC and IBF welterweight champion and someone who has fought the who’s who of the division. Porter gave Spence and Crawford the toughest bouts of their careers and has wins over champions including Yordenis Ugás, Danny García, Andre Berto, Adrian Broner, Paulie Malignaggi and Devon Alexander.