There are few fights that leave a lasting legacy on boxing. Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier, Thomas Hearns v Marvin Hagler. In recent memory, Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao, Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder.
Crawford and Spence hope this fight can occupy that elite list. Mike Tyson, the youngest heavyweight champion in history, believes this fight will hold a special place in history.
"I haven't seen things like this in over 30 years," Tyson said, before flipping the coin that gave Crawford the power to decide who walks first on Saturday evening.
Crawford has already been undisputed champion at light-welterweight; Spence is bidding to become the 10th male fighter in the four-belt era to claim an undisputed crown.
While neither man has engaged in much trash talk, there was a palpable energy between as they faced off for the first time in fight week. Crawford curled his lip as Spence broke eye contact first.
Both men may appear calm and composed, but the magnitude of their fight is not lost on them.
Their profiles can skyrocket with a fantastic fight, just as Wilder and Fury's did after their first encounter. Their careers could ultimately be defined by their next performance.
Can they deliver?
ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o67CZ5qopV%2BovbC%2B02iZqLCZo7RwgpVsZ3BqZ2Y%3D