The undisputed welterweight title isn't the only thing on the line on Saturday as Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford meet in one of the most highly anticipated fights in years.
In addition to potentially crowning the king of the division, Saturday's megafight will also settle a friendly wager between the mayors of Dallas, Texas and Omaha, Nebraska.
Those are the respective hometowns of Spence and Crawford, and the cities' mayors have engaged in a bet regarding the outcome of the bout.
Eric L. Johnson, mayor of Dallas, proposed the bet when he posted to X (formerly Twitter), offering up a Texas-style belt buckle if Nebraska native Crawford were to win.
"@OmahaOfficial, how about we raise the stakes of the #SpenceCrawford showdown with a friendly wager?" Johnson wrote. "If @terencecrawford wins the undisputed welterweight title on July 29, a Texas-style belt buckle from @WildBillsDallas is yours!"
Johnson added in a statement: “I love a friendly wager and am eager to watch what is sure to be a competitive match between two of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.
“Dallas is home for Errol Spence Jr., and I admire his incredible talent, grit, and determination.”
Omaha mayor Jean Stothert accepted the wager with a meat-based offering from a company that her city is famous for. Should Spence prevail, Stothert will send a selection of cuts from Omaha Steaks to her Texas-based counterpart.
“We look forward to cheering for our hometown champ Terence Crawford in his bout against an equally talented opponent,” Stothert said.
“His investment in Omaha's B & B Sports Academy demonstrates his commitment to our community and will serve as an inspiration for our youth.”
Spence and Crawford are both undefeated and are considered among the best boxers of their generation. With their respective mayors backing them, it seems as though hometown pride is just another thing the welterweight champions will be fighting for this weekend.