{{Short description|American boxer (born 1990)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2023}} {{Infobox boxer | name = Errol Spence Jr. | image = Errol Spence, Jr.jpg{{!}}border | caption = Spence in 2014 | nickname = The Truth | weight = Welterweight | height = 5 ft 9 in<ref name=stats2023>''Premier Boxing Champions'' tale of the tape prior to the Terence Crawford fight.</ref> | reach = 72 in<ref name=stats2023/> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|3|3}} | birth_place = Long Island, New York, U.S. | style = Southpaw | total = 29 | wins = 28 | KO = 22 | losses = 1 | draws = | no contests = | show-medals = yes | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport| Men's amateur boxing}} {{MedalCompetition | Golden Gloves}} {{MedalGold | 2009 Salt Lake City | Welterweight}} {{MedalSilver | 2010 Little Rock | Welterweight}} {{MedalCompetition | US National Championships}} {{MedalGold | 2009 Denver | Welterweight}} {{MedalGold | 2010 Colorado Springs | Welterweight}} {{MedalGold | 2011 Colorado Springs | Welterweight}} {{MedalCompetition | US National PAL Championships}} {{MedalGold | 2010 San Antonio | Welterweight}} | boxrec = 629465}}
'''Errol Spence Jr.''' (born March 3, 1990)<ref>{{cite web | title=Errol Spencer | website=Team USA | date=16 August 2011 | url=https://www.teamusa.org:443/USA-Boxing/Features/2011/August/16/Errol-Spence | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105807/http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Boxing/Features/2011/August/16/Errol-Spence | url-status=dead | archive-date=March 4, 2016 | access-date=21 April 2023}}</ref> is an American professional boxer. He is a former unified champion in the welterweight division, having held the World Boxing Association (WBA) (Super version), World Boxing Council (WBC), and International Boxing Federation (IBF) titles between 2017 and 2023. As an amateur, in the welterweight division, he won three consecutive United States national championships and represented the U.S. at the 2012 Olympics, where he reached the quarter-finals. In 2015, Spence was named Prospect of the Year by ESPN.<ref>Rafael, Dan (January 7, 2016). [http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/14461974/errol-spence-jr "Prospect of the year: Welterweight Errol Spence Jr."]. ESPN. Retrieved April 19, 2019.</ref>
==Amateur career== Spence took up boxing at the age of 15. In 2009, Spence won the U.S. National Golden Gloves, and also won three consecutive national amateur welterweight championships from 2009 to 2011, all in the welterweight division.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/more-sports/olympics/20110804-desoto_s-spence-can-make-u.s.-boxing-team-today.ece |title=DeSoto's Spence can make U.S. Boxing team today | Olympics News - Sports News for Dallas, Texas - SportsDayDFW |website=www.dallasnews.com |access-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110828084301/http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/more-sports/olympics/20110804-desoto_s-spence-can-make-u.s.-boxing-team-today.ece |archive-date=28 August 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Spence reached the quarter-finals at the 2011 World Championships, losing to Serik Sapiyev.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/olympics-2012/aiba-overturns-errol-spence-loss-indian-welterweight-krishan-vikas-late-friday-night-article-1.1128873 |title=Olympics Insider: AIBA overturns Spence's loss |newspaper=New York Daily News |date=2012-08-04 |access-date=2017-01-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadspin.com/5931821/another-ridiculous-olympic-boxing-decision-gets-reversed|title=Another Ridiculous Olympic Boxing Decision Gets Reversed|author=Tom Ley|work=Deadspin|date=4 August 2012 }}</ref>
Spence lost in the quarter finals of the 2012 London Olympics to Russia's Andrey Zamkovoy and turned professional shortly afterwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/olympics/summer/2012/boxing/story/_/id/8245146/2012-summer-olympics-errol-spence-loss-ensures-no-us-boxing-medal |title=2012 Summer Olympics - Errol Spence's loss ensures no U.S. boxing medal |website=Espn.com |date=2012-08-08 |access-date=2017-01-26}}</ref>
He ended his amateur career with a record of 135–12.
==Professional career== === Early career === On 9 November 2012, a 22 year old Spence made his professional debut at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California in a scheduled 4 round bout against 19 year old Jonathan Garcia. Spence knocked Garcia down and out in the 3rd round. In December 2012, Spence knocked out Richard Andrews at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, which was part of undercard for Amir Khan's comeback fight against Carlos Molina.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-result/khan-vs-molina-early-undercard-results-santa-cruz-wins/6534/amp |title=Khan defeats Molina; Wilder, Angulo, Santa Cruz win |website=Boxing247.com |date=2012-12-15 |access-date=2017-01-26}}</ref>
Spence fought eight times in 2013, being victorious in all of them, winning six inside the distance. He was taken the distance in an eight-round bout in October by Emmanuel Lartei Lartey. The fight was rather one-sided, with all judges scoring the fight 79–73 in favor of Spence.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jason Scavone |url=http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/errol-spence-jr-forgoes-knockout-goes-distance-his-greatest-hits |title=Errol Spence Jr. forgoes the knockout, goes the distance in his Greatest Hits |website=Premierboxingchampions.com |date=2015-04-08 |access-date=2017-01-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/178655-qaa-errol-spence-jr|title=Q&A: Errol Spence Jr.|author=Anson Wainwright|date=2 May 2013|work=Ring TV|access-date=June 21, 2013|archive-date=June 4, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130604030242/http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/178655-qaa-errol-spence-jr|url-status=dead}}</ref> By the end of 2013, Spence had won all of his 10 professional fights, 8 of them by way of knockout.
Spence made his Showtime television debut on 27 June 2014 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas in a 10-round fight against Ronald Cruz. Spence was taken the distance and won a shutout unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/errol-spence-jr-forgoes-knockout-goes-distance-his-greatest-hits|title=Errol Spence Jr. forgoes the knockout, goes the distance in his Greatest Hits|work=PBC Boxing|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref>
On 13 December 2014, Spence beat Javier Castro by TKO in the 5th round at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2014/12/13/7388639/khan-vs-alexander-results-jermell-charlo-victor-ortiz-errol-spence|title=Khan vs Alexander results: Jermell Charlo, Victor Ortiz, Errol Spence score wins|author=Scott Christ|date=14 December 2014|work=Bad Left Hook}}</ref>
=== Rise up the ranks === On 11 April 2015, Spence defeated Samuel Vargas by TKO in Round 4 of 10 in a ''Premier Boxing Champions'' fight card at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, bringing his record to 16–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/errol-spence-jr-brutally-outguns-samuel-vargas-en-route-tko-victory|title=Errol Spence Jr. brutally outguns Samuel Vargas en route to TKO victory|work=PBC Boxing|date=April 12, 2015 }}</ref> On May 16, it was announced that Spence would feature on the undercard of Shawn Porter vs. Adrien Broner on June 20 at the MGM Grand Arena. Spence defeated Phil Lo Greco (26–1, 14 KOs) via 3rd-round TKO.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/13108400/phil-lo-greco-approved-new-opponent-errol-spence-jr|title=Lo Greco approved as new opponent for Spence|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-10-06}}</ref> Spence was originally scheduled to fight Roberto García. García backed out of the fight three days before the card due to weight issues.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/12895562/shawn-porter-adrien-broner-meet-june-20-welterweight-main-event|title=Welterweights Porter, Broner to meet June 20|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-10-03}}</ref> Spence landed 73 of 142 punched thrown (51%) and Lo Greco landed 19 of 132 (14%).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/13122196/errol-spence-jr-demolishes-late-replacement-phil-lo-greco-three-rounds|title=Spence looks impressive in win|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-10-06}}</ref>
Spence next fought on the undercard of Stevenson-Karpency against Chris van Heerden at the Ricoh Coliseum.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ringtv.com/398991-chris-van-heerden-looks-to-make-his-mark-tonight-against-errol-spence-jr/|title=Chris van Heerden looks to make his mark tonight against Errol Spence Jr. - The Ring|date=2015-09-11|work=The Ring|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en-US}}</ref> The referee stopped the fight in round 8, after Spence knocked down van Heerden twice in round 7.<ref>{{Citation|last=Premier Boxing Champions|title=Errol Spence Jr. vs Chris van Heerden: FULL FIGHT, September 11th, 2015 - PBC on Spike|date=2015-09-13|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kaahbUTnB8|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/errol-spence-jr-mugs-mugging-chris-van-heerden-smashing-tko-win|title=Errol Spence Jr. mugs a mugging Chris van Heerden in smashing TKO win|work=PBC Boxing|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en-US}}</ref>
In October 2015 it was announced that Spence would fight at The Bomb Factory in Dallas on November 28 against Mexican boxer Alejandro Barrera (28–2, 18 KOs).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/errol-spence-alejandro-barrera-on-november-28-pbc--97522|title=Errol Spence-Alejandro Barrera on November 28, PBC - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=October 29, 2015 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Premier Boxing Champions|title=Spence Jr. vs Barrera FULL FIGHT: Nov. 28, 2015 - PBC on NBC|date=2015-12-09|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWvF9cuiqlY|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> Spence defeated Barrera via 5th-round TKO. This was an IBF eliminator for the number 2 spot in their welterweight contender rankings. Spence was ahead on all three judges scorecards (40–36, 3 times).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2015/11/25/9799632/errol-spence-vs-alejandro-barrera-upgraded-to-title-eliminator|title=Spence-Barrera upgraded to world title eliminator|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2015/11/errol-spence-jr-destroys-alejandro-barrera/|title=Errol Spence Jr. destroys Alejandro Barrera » Boxing News|date=2015-11-28|work=Boxing News 24|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en-US}}</ref>
Spence was named 2015 ESPN.com prospect of the year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/14461974/errol-spence-jr|title=Prospect of the year: Errol Spence Jr.|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-05-28}}</ref>
==== Spence vs. Algieri ==== On 10 March 2016, it was announced that Spence would fight former light welterweight titlist Chris Algieri at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on 16 April, his biggest fight to date. The fight was scheduled for 10 rounds.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/14943874/errol-spence-jr-faces-toughest-test-date-chris-algieri|title=Spence looking to make statement against Algieri|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-05-28}}</ref> In front of a pro-Algieri 7,628 crowd, Spence became the first boxer to stop Algieri. This was Spence's seventh straight knockout. The end came when Spence delivered a left hook to Algieri's face. The hard shot sent Algieri straight to the canvas and referee Benjy Esteves waived the count. After the bout, Spence said "Kell Brook knows what time it is. We got to get in the ring and fight.". IBF later stated that Spence must have a final eliminator before he is declared mandatory challenger.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/10246771/errol-spene-jr-stopped-chris-algieri-in-five-rounds|title=Errol Spence Jr stopped Chris Algieri in five rounds|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2017-05-28|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/spence-vs-algieri|title=Spence vs Algieri Results & Highlights {{!}} April 16, 2016|work=PBC Boxing|access-date=2017-05-28|language=en-US}}</ref> For the fight, Spence earned $225,000 whilst Algieri earned $325,000. CompuBox punch statistics showed that Spence landed 96 of 311 punches (31%), whereas Algieri landed 36 of 114 thrown (32%).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/15219645/errol-spence-jr-knocks-chris-algieri-fifth-round-premier-boxing-champions-main-event|title=Spence Jr. dominates Algieri in 5th-round TKO|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-05-28}}</ref> The fight averaged 1.482 million viewers on NBC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/spence-algieri-pbc-card-draws-ratings-average-124-million--103578|title=Spence-Algieri PBC Card Draws Ratings Average of 1.24 Million - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=April 17, 2016 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-05-28}}</ref>
==== Spence vs. Bundu ==== On 16 May 2016, Spence denied that his team turned down a fight against Brook, which had been previously insinuated by Eddie Hearn, Brook's promoter. Spence said that the IBF had ordered him to fight their #3 contender Konstantin Ponomarev in order to become the mandatory challenger to Brook.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2016/05/errol-spence-denies-turning-kell-brook-fight/|title=Errol Spence denies turning down Kell Brook fight|date=2016-05-16|website=Boxing News 24|language=en-US|access-date=2016-05-16}}</ref> Although there were no agreements to fight, on June 9, Ponomarev injured his hand, forcing him out of the eliminator.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/16054321/konstantin-ponomarev-hurt-fight-eliminator-vs-errol-spence-jr|title=Ponomarev hurt, won't fight eliminator vs. Spence|website=ESPN.com|date=8 June 2016|access-date=2016-06-10}}</ref> Instead, it was confirmed that Spence Jr. would fight IBF #7 Leonard Bundu (33–1–2, 12 KOs) in the eliminator on August 21 at the Ford Amphitheater. The fight would be aired on a Sunday night edition of ''Premier Boxing Champions'' on NBC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thelivingdaylights.co/2016/06/30/errol-spence-jr-closing-in-on-deserved-title-shot/|title=Errol Spence Jr. closing in on deserved title shot|date=2016-06-30|website=The Living Daylights|access-date=2016-07-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2016/06/errol-spence-jr-vs-leonard-bundu-ibf-147lb-eliminator/|title=Errol Spence Jr. vs. Leonard Bundu in IBF 147lb eliminator|date=2016-06-08|website=Boxing News 24|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-10}}</ref>
Spence focused on breaking down Bundu from the start. After five one-sided rounds, Spence backed Bundu against the ropes and connected with an uppercut that dropped Bundu. Referee Johnny Callas waved off the fight without starting a count. After the fight, Spence Jr. reiterated his desire of becoming IBF World champion stating, "I definitely want my shot at Kell Brook and his title, I want him next. If he vacates or gets stripped, then I'll fight for his vacant title. I've paid my dues." For the fight, Spence received $250,000 compared to Bundu's $30,000 purse.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10547358/errol-spence-jr-becomes-kell-brooks-mandatory-challenger-after-stopping-leonard-bundu|title=Errol Spence Jr becomes Kell Brook's mandatory challenger after stopping Leonard Bundu|date=August 22, 2016|website=Sky Sports|access-date=September 28, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/17361984/errol-spence-knocks-leonard-bundu-6th-round-pbc-card|title=Spence scores sixth-round knockout of Bundu|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> The fight drew 4.8 million viewers on NBC and peaked at 6.34 million. This was the highest TV audience for boxing in over 10 years in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/dan-rafael/post/_/id/16571/enormous-audience-for-spence-bundu-good-for-boxing|title=Enormous audience for Spence-Bundu good for boxing|website=Espn.com|date=23 August 2016|access-date=2016-09-28}}</ref>
=== IBF welterweight champion === ==== Spence vs. Brook ==== {{Main|Kell Brook vs. Errol Spence Jr}} In January 2017, IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook and his team were in talks with Amir Khan over a potential fight, whilst also keeping the mandatory fight with Spence as second choice. During negotiations, Khan urged Brook to fight Spence first and eventually talks broke down between Brook and Khan. Brook's promoter Eddie Hearn mentioned talks were already ongoing with Spence's manager Al Haymon for a fight to take place possibly in the UK in May. Hearn received an extension from the IBF for negotiations between himself and TGB Promotions boss Tom Brown, as they were progressing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/kell-brook-vs-errol-spence-targeted-uk--112576|title=Kell Brook vs. Errol Spence is Targeted For May in The UK|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=January 12, 2017 |access-date=2017-02-07}}</ref> The purse bid for the fight was set for 7 February by the IBF.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ringtv.com/483013-kell-brook-likely-face-errol-spence-purse-bid-looming/|title=Kell Brook likely to face Errol Spence with purse bid looming|date=2017-01-31|newspaper=The Ring|access-date=2017-02-07}}</ref> On February 1, Hearn claimed that Brook will be keeping his title and make the defense against Spence and that he had reached out to Spence's team, to no reply. He assumed that they wanted the fight to go to purse bids. Spence said that he had no problem travelling to the UK for the fight, regardless of negotiations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/brook-promoter-we-made-offers-errol-spence-no-response--113206|title=Brook's Promoter: We Made Offers To Errol Spence - No Response!|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=February 2017 |access-date=2017-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/errol-spence-expects-brook-shot-no-problem-fighting-uk--113247|title=Errol Spence Expects Brook Shot, "No Problem" Fighting in The UK|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=February 2, 2017 |access-date=2017-02-07}}</ref> With a deal close to being reached a day before the purse bids, the IBF granted a week extension, pushing the purse bid back 7 days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/kell-brook-vs-errol-spence-deal-very-close-says-hearn--113364|title=Kell Brook vs. Errol Spence Deal is Very Close, Says Hearn|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=February 6, 2017 |access-date=2017-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/18632298/purse-bid-kell-brook-errol-spence-jr-fight-delayed|title=Purse bid for Brook-Spence fight delayed a week|newspaper=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-02-07}}</ref> On February 13, a deal was reached for the fight to take place in Sheffield on 20 May 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/38963415|title=Kell Brook to defend welterweight title against Errol Spence Jr|date=2017-02-13|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-02-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2017-02-13/kell-brook-to-take-on-unbeaten-american-errol-spence/|title=Kell Brook to take on unbeaten American Errol Spence|work=ITV News|access-date=2017-02-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/18679528/welterweight-titleholder-kell-brook-challenger-errol-spence-jr-meet-20-england|title=Brook to face Spence Jr. in England|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-02-28}}</ref> At a press conference at Bramall Lane, Sheffield on March 22, the fight was officially announced to take place on May 27, 2017, live on Sky Box Office in the UK and Showtime in the US.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10808937/brook-vs-spence-jr-kell-brook-to-defend-ibf-title-against-errol-spence-jr-at-bramall-lane-on-may-27|title=Brook vs Spence Jr: Kell Brook to defend IBF title against Errol Spence Jr at Bramall Lane on May 27|date=March 22, 2017|website=Sky Sports|access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/18975234/deal-finalized-kell-brook-errol-spence-jr-fight-set-27|title=Brook-Spence fight is official, set for May 27|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-03-23}}</ref>
In front of 27,000 fans, Spence dropped and eventually stopped Brook to win the IBF welterweight title after 11 rounds. In a fight where mostly power shots were landed, Spence threw combinations to the head and to the body, gradually wearing down Brook. Brook did well working the counter and landed his own shots to the body. In round 10, Spence cornered Brook against the ropes and unloaded some heavy power shots, which caused Brook to take a knee. In round 11, Brook motioned many times that he couldn't see through his left eye and voluntarily took a knee. The referee started the 10 count, which Brook was unable to beat, giving him back-to-back defeats and his first as a welterweight. At the time of stoppage, all three judges had Spence ahead on their scorecards (97–92, 96–93, 95–94).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/40071749|title=Kell Brook loses IBF world welterweight title to Errol Spence Jr|date=2017-05-27|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-05-28}}</ref> Although he won the fight, Spence admitted it was not his best performance, "I give myself a B−. I was a little bit off with my offense and defense, but I give Kell a lot of credit. This is what true champions do. You go anywhere to fight." Spence landed 246 of 633 punches thrown (39%) while Brook landed 136 of 442 (31%).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/errol-spence-drops-stops-kell-brook-eleven-win-results--117009|title=Errol Spence Drops, Stops Kell Brook in Eleven To Win IBF Belt|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=May 27, 2017 |access-date=2017-05-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/19477017/kell-brook-loses-ibf-welterweight-title-errol-spence-11th-round-tko-sheffield-bramall-lane|title=Brook loses world title to Spence in Sheffield|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-05-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/19480639/next-welterweight-titlist-errol-spence-jr|title=What's next for welterweight titlist Errol Spence Jr.?|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-05-28}}</ref> The fight was broadcast in the afternoon in the US on Showtime and averaged 291,000 viewers, peaking at 337,000 viewers. These were considered low numbers, even for an afternoon showing, possibly due to it being a holiday weekend.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/spence-brook-peaked-337k-viewers-averaged-291k-on-showtime--117175|title=Spence-Brook Peaked at 337K Viewers; Averaged 291K on Showtime|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=June 2, 2017 |access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref> For the fight, Spence earned around £1 million and Brook earned a guaranteed £3 million.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.fightsaga.com/news/item/6800-kell-brook-purses-net-worth-ahead-of-spence-fight|title=Kell Brook purses, net worth ahead of Spence fight|last=Herron|first=Joseph|access-date=2018-01-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101194233/http://www.fightsaga.com/news/item/6800-kell-brook-purses-net-worth-ahead-of-spence-fight|archive-date=2018-01-01|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==== Spence vs. Peterson ==== On 3 October 2017, Lamont Peterson (35–3–1, 17 KOs) vacated his WBA (Regular) title in hopes of challenging Spence for the latter's IBF title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2017/10/lamont-peterson-vacates-wba-belt-face-spence-decjan/|title=Lamont Peterson vacates WBA belt, could face Spence in Dec/Jan » Boxing News|date=2017-10-03|work=Boxing News 24|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref> Dan Rafael revealed that Spence was promised a $3.5 million purse from his manager Al Haymon for his next fight.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2017/10/spences-purse-3-5m-next-fight/|title=Spence's purse $3.5M for next fight » Boxing News|date=2017-10-12|work=Boxing News 24|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref> On October 13, it was reported that terms would be finalised within a week. The fight was tentatively scheduled for Spence's 28th birthday, 13 January 2018, against Peterson. The event would be aired on Showtime. Peterson last saw action when he dethroned David Avanesyan in February 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/spence-vs-peterson-january-13--121362|title=Spence-Peterson Expected to Be Announced on Saturday for 1/13|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=October 13, 2017 |access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref> The fight was confirmed on 14 October, with Barclays Center the front-runner to land the fight. At a presser, Spence spoke fondly of Peterson, "He's somebody I looked up to in the amateurs and I learned a lot from. I had a training camp with him at the Olympic training center. So he's a guy I really look up to. He's one of my favorite fighters. He'll fight anybody. I've never known him to say no to a fight. I'm looking forward to it. He's got true grit. He's a real fighter. He's a guy who gives it his all and has a big heart."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/21025193/errol-spence-jr-make-first-defense-former-titlist-lamont-peterson|title=Spence to make first defense against Peterson|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-10-15}}</ref> On November 5, it was reported the fight was confirmed to take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on January 20, 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2017/11/5/16608844/spence-vs-peterson-fight-set-for-january-20-barclays-center+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk|title=Spence-Peterson set for January 20, Barclays Center|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=2017-11-06}}</ref>
On fight night, in front of 12,107 fans, Spence broke Peterson down mentally and physically eventually forcing Peterson's trainer Barry Hunter to stop the fight a second into round 8. Peterson was dropped in round 5 from a left hand by Spence. Peterson beat the count and looked unsteady, surviving the round. Peterson took a lot of punishment, but managed to fire back some offence of his own before the round ended. Peterson's face looked swollen and his eyes were puffy from Spence's hard shots. Spence also worked the body from the opening bell. After round 6, Peterson knew he was behind on the scorecards and indicated to his trainer, who said he would give him a few more rounds.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11216632/errol-spence-jr-defeats-lamont-peterson-to-successfully-defend-ibf-welterweight-title|title=Errol Spence Jr defeats Lamont Peterson to successfully defend IBF welterweight title|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2018-01-21}}</ref> In the post-fight interviews, Spence said, "I want to thank Lamont. A lot guys turned down the fight, and he took like a real warrior, and I commend him for that. My coach [Derrick James] came with a great game plan, and I just followed through with it. Keep my range, keep my composure." Spence admitted he would need to work on his defence a little. When interviewer Jim Gray asked Hunter about the stoppage, he replied, "It was really hard [to stop the fight], but if you know Lamont, you know he was not going to give up. So I had to stop it. At the end of the day this is my son right here. And there's nothing more valuable than his well being. If it comes to him or winning, I pick him. I care about him." After the fight, Spence called out unified champion Keith Thurman, referring him to 'sometime'. At the time of stoppage, all three judges had their scorecards at 70-62 for Spence.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/errol-spence-drops-beats-down-lamont-peterson-results--124483|title=Errol Spence Drops, Beats Down Lamont Peterson For TKO Win|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-01-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/spence-i-want-some-time-thurman-he-keeps-making-excuses--124496|title=Spence: I Want 'Some Time' Thurman - He Keeps Making Excuses!|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-01-21}}</ref>
According to CompuBox stats, Spence landed 161 of 526 punches thrown (30%), and Peterson landed only 45 of his 158 thrown (28%). For the fight, Spence had an official purse of $1.2 million and Peterson's purse was $600,000.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/22164747/errol-spence-jr-defeats-lamont-peterson-eighth-round-tko-barclays-center|title=Spence batters Peterson in 8th-round TKO win|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-01-21}}</ref> The fight averaged 637,000 viewers and peaked at 695,000 viewers on Showtime.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/spence-peterson-peaked-695k-viewers-averaged-637k-on-sho--124567|title=Spence-Peterson Peaked at 695K Viewers, Averaged 637K on SHO|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-01-24}}</ref>
==== Spence vs. Ocampo ==== On January 23, 2018, the IBF sent a letter to TGB Promotions ordering Spence to make a mandatory defence against unbeaten prospect Carlos Ocampo (22–0, 13 KOs) next. Zanfer Promotions, who promote Ocampo were also notified and were given until February 22 to reach a deal before purse bids take place. Because Ocampo was not rated in the top 2 in the IBF rankings at the time, at purse bids, he would be entitled to 15% rather than the 25% that a mandatory challenger receives.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/22188987/errol-spence-ordered-make-title-defense-carlos-ocampo|title=Spence ordered to make defense vs. Ocampo|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-01-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/errol-spence-vs-carlos-ocampo-ordered-by-ibf--124564|title=Errol Spence vs. Carlos Ocampo Ordered By The IBF|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-01-24}}</ref> On January 24, Showtime announced that Spence would next fight on June 16 in Dallas, Texas.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/errol-spence-carlos-ocampo-next-june-16--124612|title=Errol Spence: Carlos Ocampo Could Be Next For June 16|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-01-25}}</ref> On February 24, according to ESPN, the IBF ordered purse bids to take place on March 6.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2018/2/24/17048220/errol-spence-jr-ordered-to-purse-bid-for-mandatory-defense|title=Errol Spence Jr ordered to purse bid for mandatory defense|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=2018-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=1-22558407|title=The representatives for welterweight world titlist...|date=2018-02-24|website=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-02-24}}</ref> Four days later, it was revealed that both sides had reached a deal.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/errol-spence-vs-carlos-ocampo-deal-reached-june-16--125723|title=Errol Spence vs. Carlos Ocampo Deal Reached For June 16|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/22599858/errol-spence-jr-defend-welterweight-title-hometown-dallas-carlos-ocampo|title=Spence to defend belt against Ocampo in June|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-02-28}}</ref> On April 30, an official press release confirmed that the bout would take place at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/errol-spence-vs-carlos-ocampo-finalized-june-16--127700|title=Errol Spence vs. Carlos Ocampo Finalized For June 16|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-04-30}}</ref> In front of a sellout crowd of 12,604 fans, Spence knocked Ocampo out in round 1 to retain his IBF title. In response to some body shots from Ocampo, Spence hit back with a hard left to the body that sent Ocampo to the canvas. Referee Lawrence Cole made the 10 count as Ocampo tried to get up, but was in too much pain. The time of the stoppage was at 3:00 of round 1. The knockout for Spence was his 11th consecutive stoppage since 2014. Spence stated he wanted to unify the division by going after the winner of the Shawn Porter vs. Danny Garcia, Keith Thurman and Terence Crawford. After the bout, Spence said, "I was a little disappointed. I wanted to give the crowd their money's worth. I wanted him to sustain a bit and give him some punishment, but the body shot got him and I dropped him." Spence wanted to go at least 5 rounds. According to Ocampo, it was overconfidence that caught up to him and ended his world title challenge. For the fight, Spence made $1.2 million and Ocampo was given a $75,000 purse. Numerous Cowboys players were in attendance, including quarterback Dak Prescott.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/errol-spence-wipes-out-carlos-ocampo-one-round-results--129189|title=Errol Spence Wipes Out Carlos Ocampo in One Round|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-07-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/23816623/errol-spence-jr-makes-quick-work-carlos-ocampo-first-round-ko|title=Spence KO's overmatched Ocampo in 1st round|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-07-02}}</ref> The fight averaged 683,000 viewers and peaked at 726,000 viewers on Showtime, an increase from his previous bout.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/showtimes-spence-ocampo-main-event-peaked-726k-viewers--129268|title=Showtime's Spence-Ocampo Main Event Peaked at 726K Viewers|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-07-02}}</ref>
====Spence vs. Mikey Garcia==== {{main|Errol Spence Jr. vs. Mikey Garcia}} On October 25, 2018, BoxingScene.com reported that negotiations between Spence and Mikey Garcia (39–0,30 KOs) were progressing, with the fight likely to take place in February 2019 on Showtime PPV.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/garcia-commey-not-next-garcia-spence-negotiations-progressing--133128|title=Garcia-Commey Not Next; Garcia-Spence Negotiations Progressing|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-10-30}}</ref> Garcia first began to call out Spence for a fight before he defeated and unified the lightweight division in July. On October 30, Garcia vacated his IBF lightweight title and the purse bid for the potential Richard Commey fight was cancelled.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/mikey-garcia-gives-up-ibf-ibf-order-commey-chaniev--133265|title=Mikey Garcia Gives Up IBF; IBF To Order Commey-Chaniev|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-10-30}}</ref> On November 13, PBC made an official announcement for their 2019 schedule. It was announced that the fight between Garcia and Spence would take place at the welterweight limit at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on March 16, 2019, exclusively on FOX PPV.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/spence-garcia-announced-fox-ppv-march-16--133684|title=Spence-Garcia To Be Announced As FOX PPV March 16|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-11-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/25269962/errol-spence-jr-vs-mikey-garcia-announced-march-16-dallas|title=Spence-Garcia bout to headline March 16 card|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-11-14}}</ref> Many fans reacted to the fight being announced. Some welcoming the fight and praising Garcia for 'daring to be great' and some fans believed that the size difference would be too much as Spence is considered a big welterweight.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingnewsandviews.com/2018/11/14/boxing-world-reacts-to-errol-spence-vs-mikey-garcia-super-fight/|title=Boxing World Reacts To Errol Spence vs Mikey Garcia Super Fight|date=2018-11-14|work=Boxing News and Views|access-date=2018-11-14}}</ref>
On the night though, Spence completely outclassed and dominated Garcia, using his superior reach to constantly land jabs to the head and body from a distance, landing 108 over the course of the fight. Garcia tried to close the distance, but with Spence's weight and height advantage, he was able to completely dominate Garcia even in the pocket. In rounds 8 and 9, Spence landed over 100 punches in two rounds, with the majority being power shots, constantly using lead hooks and uppercuts on the increasing backing up Garcia. In total, Spence landed 345 punches to Garcia's 75. Garcia was unable to land double-digit punches in any of the twelve rounds. The scorecards on the night read 120-107 and 120–108, twice, to give Spence a perfect 12 round shutout victory. After the fight, Spence was joined in the ring by eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao. Both stated that they would love to fight each other next.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Christ|first=Scott|date=2019-03-17|title=Errol Spence Jr shuts out Mikey Garcia, wants Pacquiao next|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/3/17/18269303/spence-vs-garcia-results-errol-spence-jr-shuts-out-mikey-garcia-wants-pacquiao-next|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref>
A crowd of 47,525 attended the event, generating a live gate of $5 million. According to ESPN, FOX's first PPV sold over 360,000 buys, possibly up to 380,000 buys, generating a minimum $27 million domestically. It was considered a success considering PBC's recent PPV's and the fact it was a PPV debut for both boxers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-27 |title=Source: Spence-Garcia tops 360,000 PPV buys |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/26374021/spence-garcia-tops-360000-ppv-buys |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Garcia and Spence had a base purse of $3 million, up to $8 million based on PPV sales.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aftermath: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Mikey Garcia |url=https://www.maxboxing.com/news/sub-lead/aftermath-errol-spence-jr-vs-mikey-garcia |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=Max Boxing |language=En}}</ref>
=== Unified welterweight champion === ==== Spence vs. Porter ==== {{main|Errol Spence Jr. vs. Shawn Porter}}
Spence fought two-time welterweight world champion Shawn Porter on September 28, 2019, in a unification bout with the IBF and WBC welterweight titles on the line. Porter tried to rough up Spence from the get go, knowing Spence is the superior boxer, which made for an intriguing and an action-packed fight.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Christ|first=Scott|date=2019-09-29|title=Errol Spence Jr outlasts Shawn Porter, Danny Garcia next for Spence|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/9/29/20889356/spence-vs-porter-results-scores-split-decision-danny-garcia-next-fight-pbc-boxing-news|access-date=2021-08-13|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref> Spence knocked Porter down in the eleventh round en route to a split decision victory, with the judges scoring it 116–111, 116–111, 112–115. It was arguably a fight of the year candidate.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Errol Spence Jr. earns split decision win over Shawn Porter to unify welterweight titles|url=https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/errol-spence-jr-earns-split-decision-win-over-shawn-porter-to-unify-welterweight-titles/|access-date=2021-06-26|website=CBSSports.com|date=September 29, 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
==== Spence vs. Danny Garcia ==== In his first fight since crashing his car in October 2019, Spence fought former two-weight world champion Danny Garcia on December 5, 2020 (postponed from November 21st), on PPV at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas with Spence's IBF and WBC welterweight titles on the line. Garcia was ranked #2 by the WBC and #6 by The Ring at welterweight.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Spence Jr vs Garcia - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets|url=https://box.live/fights/spence-jr-vs-garcia/|access-date=2021-08-13|website=Box.Live|language=en-US}}</ref> He was awarded a unanimous decision victory with scores of 116–112, 116-112 and 117–111, and retained his titles.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-06|title=Spence back in style, routs Garcia to retain belts|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/30459626/errol-spence-defeats-danny-garcia-unanimous-decision-retain-belts|access-date=2020-12-06|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Errol Spence Jr. retains welterweight titles in victory over Danny Garcia {{!}} Fox News|url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/errol-spence-jr-danny-garcia-boxing-2020.amp|access-date=2020-12-06|website=www.foxnews.com}}</ref>
==== Cancelled bout vs. Manny Pacquiao ==== On May 21, 2021, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao made the unexpected announcement on his social media that he and Spence would meet in the ring on August 21 in Las Vegas to face each other on Fox PPV.<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=MannyPacquiao|last=Pacquiao|first=Manny||author-link=Manny Pacquiao|number=1395842435448668164|title=Pacquiao-Spence announcement|url=https://twitter.com/mannypacquiao/status/1395842435448668164|date=2021-05-21|access-date=2021-05-22|language=en}}</ref> PBC and Fox confirmed the news, and it was reported that both men have signed contracts to face each other.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stumberg|first=Patrick L.|date=2021-05-21|title=Manny Pacquiao vs Errol Spence Jr official for August 21 on PPV|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/5/21/22448131/manny-pacquiao-next-fight-done-errol-spence-august-21-pbc-boxing-news-2021|access-date=2021-05-22|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-21|title=Pacquiao and Spence Jr sign contract for super fight on August 21 in Las Vegas|url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/884609/manny-pacquiao-errol-spence-jr-august-21-fight/|access-date=2021-05-22|website=talkSPORT|language=en-US}}</ref> The two men had previously already met more than two years prior on March 16, 2019, in the ring following Spence's unanimous decision victory over Mikey Garcia in Arlington, Texas, when both Pacquiao and Spence indicated they would relish the chance to fight each other.<ref name=":0" /> On June 23, the venue was officially announced as the T-Mobile Arena.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-23|title=T-Mobile Arena Officially Set To Host Manny Pacquiao Vs. Errol Spence Jr.|url=https://www.boxinginsider.com/headlines/t-mobile-arena-officially-set-to-host-manny-pacquiao-vs-errol-spence-jr/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=BoxingInsider.com|language=en}}</ref> However, on August 10, Spence was forced to pull out, after suffering a retinal tear to his left eye. He was replaced by Yordenis Ugás, with Ugás' WBA (Super) welterweight title being on the line.<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=MichaelBensonn|last=Benson|first=Michael|number=1425168461781782528|title=Errol Spence has suffered a retinal tear in his left eye and been ruled out of his fight with Manny Pacquiao on Aug 21st.|date=2021-08-10|url=https://twitter.com/michaelbensonn/status/1425168461781782528|access-date=2021-08-10|language=en}}</ref>
====Spence vs. Ugás==== {{main|Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis Ugás}} After successfully defending his title against Pacquiao, Ugás petitioned the WBA for a special permit to bypass a mandatory defense against Eimantas Stanionis in order to face Spence in a title unification bout.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lozada |first1=Bong |title=Yordenis Ugas wants Errol Spence next |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/434247/yordenis-ugas-wants-errol-spence-next |website=sports.inquirer.net |access-date=26 November 2021 |date=22 August 2021}}</ref> The petition was denied by the WBA on October 20, 2021, who stated: "...we are in special circumstances to resolve extraordinary situations, such as the champion reduction in every division to have only one champion". Accordingly, Ugás and Stanionis were given a 30-day period to negotiate the terms of their bout.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=WBA Denies Special Permit Request By Ugas To Bypass Mandatory Defense Versus Stanionis |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/wba-denies-special-permit-request-by-ugas-bypass-mandatory-defense-versus-stanionis--161390 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=26 November 2021 |date=20 October 2021}}</ref> As they were unable to come to terms, a purse bid was ordered for December 9, with a minimal bid of $200,000. The winning bid would be split 75/25 in favor of Ugas as the reigning titlist.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Ugas-Stanionis: WBA Schedules Purse Bid Hearing, December 9 In Miami |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/ugas-stanionis-wba-schedules-purse-bid-hearing-december-9-miami--162288 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=26 November 2021 |date=26 November 2021}}</ref> On December 19, 2021, WBA President Gilberto J. Mendoza has confirmed that the Spence-Ugas was approved as Stanionis was willing to step aside.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=Errol Spence Jr vs Yordenis Ugas now approved by WBA, unification fight expected in early 2022 |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/12/19/22844639/errol-spence-jr-vs-yordenis-ugas-approved-unification-fight-expected-early-2022-boxing-news-2021 |newspaper=Bad Left Hook |date=19 December 2021 |access-date=19 December 2021}}</ref> The unification bout was officially announced on February 8, 2022. It was scheduled to headline a Showtime pay per view card on April 16, which will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Idec |first1=Keith |title=Errol Spence-Yordenis Ugas Official For April 16 At AT&T Stadium, Pay-Per-View |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/errol-spence-yordenis-ugas-official-april-16-t-stadium-fox-pay-per-view--164000 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=8 February 2022 |date=8 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Idec |first1=Keith |title=Spence-Ugas: Showtime To Distribute Pay-Per-View Fight April 16 From AT&T Stadium |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/spence-ugas-showtime-distribute-pay-per-view-fight-april-16-from-t-stadium--164026 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=10 February 2022 |date=9 February 2022}}</ref> Spence won the fight by a tenth-round technical knockout. The fight was stopped on the advice of the ringside physician, due to Ugas’ severely swollen right eye. Spence was leading on all three of the judges' scorecards at the time of the stoppage, with scores of 88–82, 88–82 and 88–83.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Baby |first1=Ben |title=Errol Spence Jr., Isaac Cruz score TKO victories in flawless performances |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/33746108/errol-spence-jr-yordenis-ugas-live-results-analysis |website=espn.com |access-date=17 April 2022 |date=17 April 2022}}</ref> Spence landed more total punches (216 to 96) and more power punches (192 to 77) than Ugas.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Compubox |title=Errol Spence vs. Yordenis Ugas -CompuBox Punch Stats |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/errol-spence-vs-yordenis-ugas-compubox-punch-stats--165581 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=17 April 2022 |date=17 April 2022}}</ref>
==== Spence vs. Crawford ==== {{Main|Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford}}Spence Jr. and the WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford came to an agreement on “all material terms” for a title unification, which was expected to take place on November 19. The agreement included a bilateral rematch clause, with the winner of the bout earning the majority of the revenue in the rematch.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Coppinger |first1=Mike |title=Sources: Errol Spence Jr., Terence Crawford agree to terms for potential Nov. 19 megafight |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/34597993/sources-errol-spence-jr-terence-crawford-agree-terms-nov-19-undisputed-welterweight-title-fight |website=espn.com |access-date=15 September 2022 |date=15 September 2022}}</ref> Two months later, it was revealed by both camps that negotiations had fallen through and they would be pursuing different fights.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=Errol Spence Jr: Everybody sees Terence Crawford held up negotiations, didn't want the fight |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/10/21/23416917/errol-spence-everybody-sees-terence-crawford-held-up-negotiations-didnt-want-fight-boxing-news-2022 |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=10 November 2022 |date=21 October 2022}}</ref> Following this, the WBC ordered Spence Jr. to face Keith Thurman in a mandatory title defense.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=Errol Spence Jr vs Keith Thurman title fight ordered by WBC |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/11/9/23450161/errol-spence-jr-vs-keith-thurman-title-fight-ordered-wbc-boxing-news-2022 |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=10 November 2022 |date=9 November 2022}}</ref> Potential dates were given of the fight between both men as June 17 and July 22 but both have been proven false.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wainwright |first1=Anson |title=SOURCES: THE ERROL SPENCE JR.-TERENCE CRAWFORD SUPERFIGHT APPEARS SET FOR JUNE 17 IN LAS VEGAS|url=https://www.ringtv.com/651426-sources-the-errol-spence-jr-terence-crawford-superfight-appears-set-for-june-17-in-las-vegas/|website=ringtv.com |access-date=4 April 2023 |date=4 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Santoliquito |first1=Joseph |title=SOURCES: ERROL SPENCE JR.-TERENCE CRAWFORD FIGHT LOOKS LIKE JULY 22 IN LAS VEGAS|url=https://www.ringtv.com/652477-sources-errol-spence-jr-terence-crawford-fight-looks-like-july-22-in-las-vegas/|website=ringtv.com |access-date=28 April 2023 |date=28 April 2023}}</ref> Finally, on May 25, 2023, it was confirmed that Spence Jr. would fight Terence Crawford for the undisputed welterweight titles on July 29, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=Errol Spence Jr vs Terence Crawford official for July 29 on Showtime PPV |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2023/5/25/23737628/errol-spence-jr-vs-terence-crawford-officially-july-29-showtime-ppv-boxing-news-2023 |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=25 May 2023 |date=25 May 2023}}</ref>
After a slow start in the first round, Crawford quickly took control of the fight. In the second, he dropped Spence with a counter jab followed by a straight left hand. “That was more of a flash knockdown,” Crawford said of the second-round knockdown after the fight. “I caught him with the left. He didn’t think I was coming back with the right.” Spence managed to beat the count and kept trying to mount an offense, but Crawford's speed, precision, and power overwhelmed him throughout the fight. Crawford's jab was a standout weapon, not just a setup, but a dominant force that stopped Spence's momentum every time he tried to push forward.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford fight results, highlights: Bud dominates to become undisputed champ via TKO |url=https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/errol-spence-vs-terence-crawford-fight-results-highlights-bud-dominates-to-become-undisputed-champ-via-tko/live/amp/ |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=www.cbssports.com}}</ref> As the rounds progressed, Spence struggled to get anything going. Crawford's jab and crisp straight left hands kept him on the defensive, leaving Spence with little chance to land an effective shot. Despite hitting the canvas twice in the seventh, Spence tried to rally, but Crawford's relentless attack left him reeling. By the ninth round, Crawford had completely broken Spence down, leaving the referee no other option than to stop the fight at 2:32 of the frame.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-30 |title=Dominant! Terence Crawford TKOs Errol Spence in 9 - Results, video highlights, play-by-play |url=https://bloodyelbow.com/2023/07/30/errol-spence-vs-terence-crawford-live/ |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=bloodyelbow.com |language=en-US}}</ref> By that point, he had out-landed Spence 185 to 96 in total punches and 98 to 63 in power punches.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence - CompuBox Punch Stats |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/terence-crawford-vs-errol-spence-compubox-punch-stats--176543 |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> In front of a sold-out crowd of 19,990, Crawford became the first undisputed welterweight champion since 2006 and the first male boxer in the four-belt era to claim undisputed championship status in two weight divisions.<ref name="welterweight undisputed">{{cite web |last1=Graham |first1=Bryan Armen |date=30 July 2023 |title=Terence Crawford wins undisputed welterweight crown with beatdown of Errol Spence |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jul/30/terence-crawford-beats-down-errol-spence-for-undisputed-welterweight-title |access-date=30 July 2023 |website=theguardian.com}}</ref> Crawford was up 79–70 on all three scorecards at the time of the stoppage.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Boxingscene Staff |date=30 July 2023 |title=Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence - Official Scorecards |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/terence-crawford-vs-errol-spence-official-scorecards--176548 |access-date=30 July 2023 |website=boxingscene.com}}</ref> The PPV did around 700k buys, generating over $59 million in revenue.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perez |first=A. J. |date=2023-08-03 |title=Crawford-Spence Bout Nets Around 700K PPV Buys |url=https://frontofficesports.com/terence-crawford-errol-spence-jr-bout-nets-around-700k-ppv-buys/ |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Front Office Sports |language=en}}</ref>
=== Super welterweight === In August 2025, Jermell Charlo posted an image depicting a lion consuming a shark, representing his nickname "the lion" and Spence's nickname "the shark." This imagery suggested a possible matchup between the two, as both athletes aimed to rebound from their recent defeats. The prospect of this fight became more compelling following Spence's separation from trainer Derrick James, which resulted from a disagreement concerning compensation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-27 |title=Charlo Vs. Spence - Will It Happen? {{!}} Boxing News |url=https://boxingnews.com/jermell-charlo-vs-errol-spence-jr-will-it-happen/,%20https://boxingnews.com/jermell-charlo-vs-errol-spence-jr-will-it-happen/ |access-date=2025-09-11 |language=en-US}}</ref> Jacob Spence, the cousin of Errol, issued a caution to Charlo concerning their prospective fight. He stated, "We could do him worse than Canelo did." Earlier in 2025, Spence was in negotiations with WBC super-welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora, but the discussions did not reach a conclusion due to disagreements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-30 |title=Errol Spence Team Finally Respond To Call Out From Jermell Charlo With Clear 5 Word Message - Seconds Out |url=https://www.secondsout.com/news/errol-spence-team-respond-to-charlo/ |access-date=2025-09-11 |website=www.secondsout.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> According to Mike Coppinger, on September 10, the two teams were in talks to fight in 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-10 |title=Jermell Charlo, Errol Spence In Talks for fight next year |url=https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/ermell-charlo-vs-errol-spence-jr-in-talks-for-a-2026-showdown |access-date=2025-09-11 |website=RingMagazine.com |language=en}}</ref> ====Spence vs. Tszyu==== Spence is scheduled to return to the ring against Tim Tszyu on July 26, 2026 in Australia.<ref>{{cite news |title=Errol Spence Jr signs first fight since Terence Crawford KO three years ago |url=https://talksport.com/boxing/4226947/errol-spence-jr-terence-crawford-tim-tszyu/ |work=talkSPORT |date=1 May 2026 |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Errol Spence Jr return vs Tszyu confirmed for July in Australia |url=https://www.fightmag.com/errol-spence-jr-return-vs-tszyu-confirmed-for-july-in-australia/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=May 2, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Errol Spence Jr. Returning to the Ring |url=https://roundtable.io/sports/boxing/errol-spence-jr-returning-to-the-ring |work=Roundtable.io Network |date=2 May 2026 |language=en}}</ref>
==Personal life== Errol Spence Jr. is of Jamaican descent through his father and African-American descent through his mother. He was born on Long Island, New York, but has spent the majority of his life living in Dallas, Texas. He is the father of two daughters and a son.<ref>{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Leroy |date=2016-04-18 |title=Spence Jr Climbing To The Top 3 -Top Boxer With J'can Roots Wins Big |url=http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20160418/spence-jr-climbing-top-3-top-boxer-jcan-roots-wins-big |work=Jamaica Gleaner|access-date=2019-02-17}}</ref>
===Car crash=== Spence was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 2:53 AM on October 10, 2019, in his hometown of Dallas, Texas, and was hospitalized in the intensive care unit.<ref name=rafael>Rafael, Dan. "[https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/27812496/errol-spence-jr-seriously-injured-dallas-car-crash Errol Spence Jr. seriously injured in Dallas car crash]", ESPN.com, 10/10/19.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.primerahora.com/deportes/boxeo/nota/boxeadorerrolspencesufreseriaslesionesenaccidente-1369290/|title=Boxeador Errol Spence sufre serias lesiones en accidente|date=2019-10-10|website=Primera Hora|language=en|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref> According to Dallas police, Spence's Ferrari 488 Spider was "traveling at a high rate of speed" and then "veered left over the center median onto the southbound lanes and flipped multiple times, ejecting the driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt."<ref name=rafael /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.com/errol-spence-savage-social-media/|title = Errol Spence's first words since crash haven't gone down well with fans|date = 18 October 2019}}</ref> Spence sustained facial lacerations, but no broken bones.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/errol-spence-jr-charged-with-dwi-after-automobile-accident/dfzq0ldenlzd1jcbcdwyi3z47|title=Errol Spence Jr. charged with DWI after horiffic automobile accident | DAZN News US|website=DAZN|date=October 17, 2019 |accessdate=21 April 2023}}</ref> Earlier in the night, he had been drinking alcohol.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11837406/errol-spence-jr-charged-with-drink-driving-after-crash|title=Errol Spence Jr charged with drink-driving after crash|website=Sky Sports|language=en|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref> He was released from the hospital six days later and was charged with a DWI, a class-B misdemeanor by the Dallas Police Department.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/spence-released-from-hospital-charged-with-dwi--143440|title=Spence Released From Hospital, Charged With DWI|work=BoxingScene|date=October 16, 2019 }}</ref> Spence posted on Instagram "No broken bones I'm a savage!!" but deleted this post after receiving backlash, as fans stated he was lucky to be alive and noted that he could have seriously hurt others due to his drunk driving.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.com/errol-spence-savage-social-media/|title=Errol Spence's first words since crash haven't gone down well with fans|date=2019-10-18|website=WBN - World Boxing News|language=en|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref> Spence avoided jail time and received probation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Errol Spence Jr. gets probation, no jail time, for DWI crash|url=http://fightnights.com/2019/11/17/4791/errol-spence-jr-gets-probation-no-jail-time-for-dwi-crash|access-date=2020-10-07|website=fightnights.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-19|title=Bernard Hopkins thinks Errol Spence will be better post near-death experience|url=https://www.ringtv.com/602550-bernard-hopkins-thinks-errol-spence-will-be-even-better-post-near-death-experience/|access-date=2020-10-07|website=The Ring}}</ref>
===Other vehicular incidents=== In January 2020, just three months after his October car crash, Spence was involved in another car accident. Spence told Kate Abdo in an interview in April 2022 that he was in his G-Wagon when another car crashed into him from behind. He was subsequently dropped by his insurance company.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Errol Spence car accident: How many times has the boxing star been involved in road incidents?|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-errol-spence-car-accident-how-many-times-boxing-star-involved-road-incidents|access-date=2023-07-24|website=Sportskeeda|date=July 24, 2023 }}</ref>
In December 2022 Spence was involved in another car accident when a 14-year old stole his parents' car and while running a red light crashed head on into Spence's vehicle. Although Spence's car was damaged both parties walked away from the accident relatively unscathed, with Spence complaining only of a leg injury.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Errol Spence survived two horror car crashes to make it to Terence Crawford super fight|url= https://talksport.com/boxing/1511574/errol-spence-car-crash-terence-crawford-fight/|access-date=2023-07-28|website=Talk Sport|date= July 28, 2023}}</ref>
==Professional boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws= |nc= |ko-wins=22 |ko-losses=1 |dec-wins=6 |dec-losses= |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |29 |{{no2}}Loss |28–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Terence Crawford |TKO |9 (12), {{small|2:32}} |Jul 29, 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBA (Super), WBC, and IBF welterweight titles;<br> For WBO and vacant ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}} |- |28 |{{yes2}}Win |28–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Yordenis Ugás |TKO |10 (12), {{small|1:44}} |Apr 16, 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC and IBF welterweight titles;<br />Won WBA (Super) welterweight title}} |- |27 |{{yes2}}Win |27–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Danny Garcia |UD |12 |Dec 5, 2020 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC and IBF welterweight titles}} |- |26 |{{yes2}}Win |26–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Shawn Porter |{{Abbr|SD|Split decision}} |12 |Sep 28, 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF welterweight title;<br />Won WBC welterweight title}} |- |25 |{{yes2}}Win |25–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Mikey Garcia |UD |12 |Mar 16, 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF welterweight title}} |- |24 |{{yes2}}Win |24–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Carlos Ocampo |KO |1 (12), {{small|3:00}} |Jun 16, 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF welterweight title}} |- |23 |{{yes2}}Win |23–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Lamont Peterson |RTD |7 (12), {{small|3:00}} |Jan 20, 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF welterweight title}} |- |22 |{{yes2}}Win |22–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Kell Brook |KO |11 (12), {{small|1:47}} |May 27, 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won IBF welterweight title}} |- |21 |{{yes2}}Win |21–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Leonard Bundu |KO |6 (12), {{small|2:06}} |Aug 21, 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island, New York City, New York, U.S.}} | |- |20 |{{yes2}}Win |20–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Chris Algieri |TKO |5 (10), {{small|0:48}} |Apr 16, 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.}} | |- |19 |{{yes2}}Win |19–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Alejandro Barrera |TKO |5 (12), {{small|1:46}} |Nov 28, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The Bomb Factory, Dallas, Texas, U.S.}} | |- |18 |{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Chris van Heerden |TKO |8 (10), {{small|0:50}} |Sep 11, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada}} | |- |17 |{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Phil Lo Greco |TKO |3 (10), {{small|1:50}} |Jun 20, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |- |16 |{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Samuel Vargas |TKO |4 (10), {{small|1:45}} |Apr 11, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.}} | |- |15 |{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Francisco Javier Castro |TKO |5 (8), {{small|2:43}} |Dec 13, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |- |14 |{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Noe Bolanos |RTD |2 (8), {{small|3:00}} |Sep 11, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |- |13 |{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ronald Cruz |UD |10 |Jun 27, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |- |12 |{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Raymond Charles |TKO |1 (10), {{small|2:52}} |Apr 18, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Illusions Theater, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}} | |- |11 |{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Peter Olouch |KO |4 (8), {{small|1:39}} |Feb 10, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Cowboys Dancehall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}} | |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Gerardo Cuevas |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |1 (8), {{small|3:00}} |Dec 13, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.}} | |- |9 |{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Emmanuel Lartie Lartey |UD |8 |Oct 14, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.}} | |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jesus Tavera |TKO |1 (8), {{small|2:33}} |Sep 12, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|MGM Grand Marquee Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Eddie Cordova |KO |1 (6), {{small|2:13}} |Jul 20, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.}} | |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Guillermo Ibarra |KO |1 (6), {{small|1:32}} |Jun 1, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.}} | |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Brandon Hoskins |TKO |1 (6), {{small|2:35}} |May 3, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S}} | |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Luis Torres |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |4 |Mar 2, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Our Lady of the Lake University Gym, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}} | |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Nathan Butcher |TKO |1 (4), {{small|1:03}} |Jan 26, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Richard Andrews |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |3 (4), {{small|0:44}} |Dec 15, 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.}} | |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jonathan Garcia |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |3 (4), {{small|2:41}} |Nov 9, 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.}} | |}
==Titles in boxing== ===Major world titles=== * WBA (Super) welterweight champion (147 lbs) * WBC welterweight champion (147 lbs) * IBF welterweight champion (147 lbs)
===Honorary titles=== * WBC Diamond welterweight champion * WBC Health Care Hero champion
== Pay-per-view bouts == {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ !No. !Date !Fight !Billing !Buys !Network !Revenue |- |align=center|1 |{{center|{{dts|2019|March|16|format=mdy}}}} |'''Errol Spence Jr.''' vs. '''Mikey Garcia''' |Spence Jr. vs. Garcia |360,000<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-03-27|title=Source: Spence-Garcia tops 360,000 PPV buys|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/26374021/spence-garcia-tops-360000-ppv-buys|access-date=2021-05-28|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref> |Fox Sports |$30,000,000 |- |align=center|2 |{{center|{{dts|2019|September|28|format=mdy}}}} |'''Errol Spence Jr.''' vs. '''Shawn Porter''' |Spence Jr. vs. Porter |350,000<ref>{{Cite web|last=Esco|first=Wil|date=2019-10-01|title=Errol Spence vs Shawn Porter tracking towards 350,000 PPV buys|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/10/1/20893158/errol-spence-vs-shawn-porter-tracking-towards-350000-ppv-buys|access-date=2021-05-28|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref> |Fox Sports |$26,250,000 |- |align=center|3 |{{center|{{dts|2020|December|5|format=mdy}}}} |'''Errol Spence Jr.''' vs. '''Danny García''' |Spence Jr. vs. García |250,000<ref>{{Cite news|last=Coppinger|first=Mike|title=Sources: Errol Spence Jr.-Danny Garcia generates in excess of 250,000 PPV buys|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2253392/2020/12/10/sources-errol-spence-jr-danny-garcia-generates-in-excess-of-250000-ppv-buys/|access-date=2021-05-28|website=The Athletic}}</ref> |Fox Sports |$18,750,000 |- |align=center|4 |{{center|{{dts|2022|April|16|format=mdy}} }} |'''Errol Spence Jr.''' vs. '''Yordenis Ugás''' |Spence Jr. vs. Ugás |250,000 |Showtime |$32,125,000 |- |align=center|5 |{{center|{{dts|2023|July|29|format=mdy}}}} |'''Errol Spence Jr.''' vs. '''Terence Crawford''' |Undefeated. Undisputed. Unprecedented. |700,000 |Showtime |$59,000,000 |- ! ! colspan="3" | Total !1,910,000 ! !$166,125,000 |}
==See also== *List of southpaw stance boxers *List of world welterweight boxing champions
==References== {{Reflist|30em}}
==External links== *{{Boxrec|id=629465}} *[http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/errol-spence-jr Errol Spence Jr. profile] at ''Premier Boxing Champions'' *[https://box.live/boxers/errol-spence-jr/ Errol Spence Jr. - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]
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