"Someone is getting fired"- Internet reacts as ESPN mistakes Terence Crawford for Kendrick Lamar, leaves fans in disbelief 

Unbeaten world champion boxer Terence Crawford was at UFC 306, held at The Sphere in Las Vegas, when an unusual blunder caught the attention of fans worldwide. As the camera panned to Crawford seated cage-side with boxing promoter Turki Alalshikh, a caption mistakenly labeled him as renowned rapper Kendrick Lamar. The event was significant as the UFC was hosting its first combat sports event at The Sphere. An unexpected twist occurred when the camera focused on Terence Crawford and Alalshikh.

This mistake, which was allegedly made by ESPN's broadcast team, went viral on social media as it drew the attention of fans and brought out their laughter.

The circumstance triggered instant responses from fans and athletes, who expressed their shock and amusement on social media.

"Someone is getting fired," one user commented.

One fan reacted, "Someone is getting fired" (Image via X/@_savinha_)

"TERRENCE CRAWFORD IS NOT KENDRICK LAMAR," another fan reacted.

"Seeing this live was so funny LMFAO," one user shared his excitement.

Many viewers laughed at the mistake ESPN allegedly made.

"Bruhhh, aint no way," one fan laughed

Another user asked:

"How could they mess this up that bad."

They kinda look the same...if ya know what I mean," one user commented on X.

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Terence Crawford takes ESPN mix-up in stride while attending UFC 306

Terence Crawford, known for his calm demeanor, took the mistake in stride. He posted a screengrab of the incident on social media, captioning it, "Damn Kendrick Lamar," accompanied by two smiley emojis, showing that he found humor in the situation. Despite the error, he seemed unbothered and enjoyed the event alongside Alalshikh.

Terence Crawford's appearance at UFC 306 followed his earlier attendance at the T-Mobile Arena, where he witnessed Canelo Alvarez's dominant win over Edgar Berlanga to retain his super-middleweight world titles.

Turki Alalshikh, sitting beside Terence Crawford, was seen mouthing "Canelo" to the camera, hoping to promote a potential super-fight between Terence Crawford and Alvarez. While Alvarez had previously declined discussions about the fight, there is still a lingering possibility of it happening in the future.

In the aftermath of Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's victory, the boxer confidently stated,

"Now what are they going to say? I only fight younger fighters? Before they said I only fought older fighters. Now what are they going to say? They always talk – I'm the best fighter in the world."

The mistaken identity didn't go unnoticed by fans, with X buzzing with reactions. One user brought rapper Drake into the conversation, humorously commenting on how the mistake could involve him, while others expressed disbelief that such a glaring mix-up could happen.

Despite the light-hearted jabs, the incident added to the overall entertainment of UFC 306 and became a memorable moment of the night.

As UFC President Dana White promised, the UFC Noche event lived up to its hype. The atmosphere at The Sphere, Las Vegas's newest and most advanced venue, was electric.

Though the ESPN mistake became viral, it didn't overshadow the event's overall success. UFC Noche is now hailed as one of the most innovative and exciting fight nights in recent memory, with fans wondering how White will top this extravagant production.

As fans continue to discuss the incident and its humorous aftermath, the evening will be remembered not only for the fights but also for the unforgettable mix-up between Terence Crawford and Kendrick Lamar.