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==== IBF Eliminator ====
==== IBF Eliminator ====
On May 16, 2016 Spence Jr. denied that his team turning down a fight against Brook, according to [[Eddie Hearn]]. Spence also stated the International Boxing Federation has ordered him to fight [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] #3 Konstantin Ponomarev (30-0, 13 KOs) in order to become the IBF 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 was no agreement made, on June 9, it was announced that Ponomarev had 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|access-date=2016-06-10}}</ref> It was confirmed that Spence Jr. would fight IBF #7 [[Leonard Bundu]] (33-1-2, 12 KOs) instead in the eliminator. The fight is expected to take place in August. The promoters must come to an agreement by July 22 otherwise it’ll go to a purse bid.<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>
On May 16, 2016, Spence Jr. denied that his team turned down a fight against Brook, contrary to the notion made by [[Eddie Hearn]]. Spence mentioned that the International Boxing Federation has ordered him to fight [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] #3 Konstantin Ponomarev (30-0, 13 KOs) in order to become the IBF 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, it was announced that Ponomarev had 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|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, a fight expected to take place in August. The promoters must come to an agreement by July 22. Otherwise, it’ll go to a purse bid.<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>


==Professional boxing record==
==Professional boxing record==

Revision as of 23:18, 19 June 2016

Errol Spence
Spence at Texas A&M University-Commerce campus, 2014
Born
Errol Spence, Jr.

(1990-03-03) March 3, 1990 (age 34)[1]
Long Island, New York, U.S.[2]
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Truth
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (177 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins20
Wins by KO17
Losses0

Errol Spence, Jr. (born March 3, 1990) is an undefeated American professional boxer who fights in the welterweight division.[3] He was the number one rated amateur at welterweight[when?] and represented the United States at the 2012 Olympics.[4]

Amateur career

Spence won the 2011 U.S. National Champion at Welterweight at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which he had won in 2009 and 2010.[5]

On August 3, 2012 Errol won his fight against Vikas Krishan after the original result was overturned and made it to the quarterfinals of the London Olympics Games.[6][7]

Professional career

Early Career

In May 2013, Spence beat Brandon Hoskins at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada.[8]

On December 13, 2014, Spence beat Javier Castro by TKO in the 5th round at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada marking one of his best performances to date.[9]

Rising up the Ranks

On April 11, 2015, Spence defeated Samuel Vargas by TKO in Round 4 of 10 in a Premier Boxing Champions fight card at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, bringing his record to 16-0.[10] On June 20, Spence defeated Phil Lo Greco (26-1, 14 KOs) via 3rd round TKO at the MGM Grand Arena.[11] Spence next fought 3 months al the at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto on the undercard of Stevenson-Karpency against Chris van Heerden. The referee stopped the fight in round 8, after Spence knocked down van Heerden twice in round 7 to win the IBF International Welterweight title.[12] On November 28, Spence defeated Mexican Alejandro Barrera via 5th round TKO at The Bomb Factory in Dallas. This was an IBF voluntary welterweight eliminator for the number 2 spot. Spence was ahead on all three judges scorecards (40-36, 3 times).[13]

Spence vs. Algieri

On April 16, 2016, Spence became the first boxer to stop Chris Algieri (21-2, 8 KOs) inside the distance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Spence did what Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan could not do before him. This was also a seventh straight knockout. After the bout Spence claimed he was the mandatory for Kell Brook's IBF World title saying "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. 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 didn’t hesitate to stop the fight.

IBF Eliminator

On May 16, 2016, Spence Jr. denied that his team turned down a fight against Brook, contrary to the notion made by Eddie Hearn. Spence mentioned that the International Boxing Federation has ordered him to fight IBF #3 Konstantin Ponomarev (30-0, 13 KOs) in order to become the IBF mandatory challenger to Brook.[14] Although there were no agreements to fight, on June 9, it was announced that Ponomarev had injured his hand, forcing him out of the eliminator.[15] Instead, it was confirmed that Spence Jr. would fight IBF #7 Leonard Bundu (33-1-2, 12 KOs) in the eliminator, a fight expected to take place in August. The promoters must come to an agreement by July 22. Otherwise, it’ll go to a purse bid.[16]

Professional boxing record

20 fights, 20 wins (17 knockouts), 0 losses (0 knockouts)[17]
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
20 Win 20–0 United States Chris Algieri TKO 5 (10), 0:48 16 Apr 2016 United States Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
19 Win 19–0 Mexico Alejandro Barrera TKO 5 (12), 1:46 28 Nov 2015 United States The Bomb Factory, Dallas, Texas
18 Win 18–0 South Africa Chris van Heerden TKO 8 (10), 0:50 11 Sep 2015 Canada Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario Won IBF International Welterweight title
17 Win 17–0 Canada Phil Lo Greco TKO 3 (10), 1:50 20 Jun 2015 United States MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Nevada
16 Win 16–0 Colombia Samuel Vargas TKO 4 (10), 1:45 11 Apr 2015 United States Barclays Centre, Brooklyn New York
15 Win 15–0 Mexico Javier Castro TKO 5 (8), 2:43 13 Dec 2014 United States Barclays Centre, Brooklyn New York
14 Win 14–0 Mexico Noe Bolanos RTD 2 (8), 3:00 11 Sep 2014 United States Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
13 Win 13–0 Puerto Rico Ronald Cruz UD 10 27 Jun 2014 United States Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
12 Win 12–0 United States Raymond Charles TKO 1 (10), 2:52 18 Apr 2014 United States Illusions Theatre, San Antonio Texas
11 Win 11–0 Kenya Peter Olouch KO 4 (8), 1:39 10 Feb 2014 United States Cowboys Dance Hall, San Antonio Texas
10 Win 10–0 Mexico Gerardo Cuevas RTD 1 (8), 3:00 13 Dec 2013 United States Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
9 Win 9–0 Ghana Emmanuel Lartie Lartey UD 8 14 Oct 2013 United States BB&T Centre, Sunrise, Florida
8 Win 8–0 United States Jesus Tavera TKO 1 (8), 2:33 12 Sep 2013 United States MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Nevada
7 Win 7–0 United States Eddie Cordova KO 1 (6), 2:13 20 Jul 2013 United States Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio California
6 Win 6–0 Mexico Guillermo Ibarra KO 1 (6), 1:32 01 Jun 2013 United States BB&T Centre, Sunrise, Florida
5 Win 5–0 United States Brandon Hoskins TKO 1 (6), 2:35 03 May 2013 United States Our Lady of the Lake University Gym, San Antonio, Texas
4 Win 4–0 United States Luis Torres UD 4 02 Mar 2013 United States Our Lady of the Lake University Gym, San Antonio, Texas
3 Win 3–0 United States Nathan Butcher TKO 1 (4), 1:03 26 Jan 2013 United States Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
2 Win 2–0 United States Richard Andrews TKO 3 (4), 0:44 15 Dec 2012 United States Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California
1 Win 1–0 Puerto Rico Jonathan Garcia KO 3 (4), 2:41 09 Nov 2012 United States Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio California Professional debut

References

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  2. ^ "Errol Spence Jr. will be in a New York state of mind on Saturday". The Ring Magazine.
  3. ^ http://www.csnbayarea.com/08/05/11/SJ-fighter-Correa-earns-Olympic-team-ber/landing.html?blockID=546330&feedID=2539
  4. ^ "Errol Spence".
  5. ^ http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/more-sports/olympics/20110804-desoto_s-spence-can-make-u.s.-boxing-team-today.ece
  6. ^ http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/olympics-2012/aiba-overturns-errol-spence-loss-indian-welterweight-krishan-vikas-late-friday-night-article-1.1128873
  7. ^ Tom Ley. "Another Ridiculous Olympic Boxing Decision Gets Reversed". Deadspin.
  8. ^ Anson Wainwright (2 May 2013). "Q&A: Errol Spence Jr". Ring TV.
  9. ^ Scott Christ (14 December 2014). "Khan vs Alexander results: Jermell Charlo, Victor Ortiz, Errol Spence score wins". Bad Left Hook.
  10. ^ "Errol Spence Jr. brutally outguns Samuel Vargas en route to TKO victory". PBC Boxing.
  11. ^ "BoxRec - Errol Spence Jr v Phil Lo Greco". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-10.
  12. ^ "BoxRec - Errol Spence Jr v Chris van Heerden". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-10.
  13. ^ "Errol Spence Jr vs. Alejandro Barrera - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-10.
  14. ^ "Errol Spence denies turning down Kell Brook fight". Boxing News 24. 2016-05-16. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  15. ^ "Ponomarev hurt, won't fight eliminator vs. Spence". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-06-10.
  16. ^ "Errol Spence Jr. vs. Leonard Bundu in IBF 147lb eliminator". Boxing News 24. 2016-06-08. Retrieved 2016-06-10.
  17. ^ "BoxRec - Errol Spence Jr".
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