Errol Spence Jr. Shuts Down 9th Ranked Super Welterweight’s Callout: “Don’t Waste Your Time”

It’s been fifteen months since Errol Spence Jr. last entered the squared circle against unbeaten Terence Crawford. And now, he is looking forward to an October fight against WBO and WBC super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora. However, there’s someone else who wants the smoke as well! Who’s that? Well, it’s none other than WBO’s ranked 9th Chordale Booker, but ‘The Truth’ doesn’t seem to be in the mood.

Having suffered the biggest and the only loss of his career last year in July, the 34-year-old seems adamant about facing Fundora in the ring, in what could be his last fight ever. So, when Booker took to social media to call out the former WBA, WBC and IBF welterweight champion, he seems to have received a resounding no.

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Originally, everyone expected Spence to get right back in the ring against ‘Bud’ Crawford for a rematch, and even Crawford was ready for it. However, after a cataract surgery, Spence’s plans immediately changed. Then, after Fundora defeated Tim Tszyu in a close battle earlier this year, Spence came out of the woodworks to challenge the boxer. 

Regardless, Booker turned to X today, writing, “Why not? @ErrolSpenceJr @WorldBoxingOrg ranked 6 vs ranked 9”. It’s worth mentioning that the WBO has placed Spence at the sixth spot in their rankings despite the fact that Spence has fought just twice since 2020 and lost one of them. Even then, Spence responded to Booker’s tweet, saying, “My guy, you prob can fight yo a** off but we’re not fighting. Dead a** don’t waste your time”.

In the meantime, the Fundora fight might be the last time fans get to see ‘The Truth’ dance in the ring. So, Booker should really forget about the fight!

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If not anything else, the Crawford fight revealed Spence is not the same as he once was. So, a loss against Sebastian Fundora resulting in his retirement makes complete sense. In April this year, he seems to have admitted to the same in a now deleted tweet, which read, “Might be last time you see me”. This, coupled with his injuries both in and outside the ring, suggests retirement might be just around the corner.

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After the Crawford fight, Spence revealed he couldn’t see most of Crawford’s punches because of an eye injury sustained from his accident, which had caused him to stay inactive after the Yordenis Ugas fight. Not to mention, he doesn’t even have a head coach right now because of a lawsuit between him and his former trainer Derrick James regarding the latter’s payment from most of Spence’s fights.

As things are, Errol Spence Jr. will most likely face Sebastian Fundora in October, so Booker can forget about a potential fight. But who knows? If Spence could make a great comeback against Fundora, he might not leave the sport after all. Do you think it’s time for Spence to hang up the gloves?