American · DeSoto, USA · Born 26 March 1990American professional boxer who became a unified welterweight champion, holding IBF, WBC, and WBA titles before losing undisputed fight to Terence Crawford
Errol Spence Jr. is an American welterweight who was the undisputed welterweight champion, combining elite technical boxing skills with exceptional power and conditioning. His combination of excellent jab, powerful left hand, and elite defensive skills made him one of the finest welterweights of his era. Despite eye and personal challenges that interrupted his career, at his peak he was considered pound-for-pound elite.
Famous For
Unified welterweight champion and elite southpaw boxer
Playing Style
How They Played
Technical southpaw with excellent body punching and ring IQ
Legacy
Lasting Impact
One of the best welterweight boxers of his generation
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- IBF Welterweight Champion 2017–2023
- WBC Welterweight Champion 2019–2023
- WBA Super Welterweight Champion 2023
- Undisputed Welterweight Champion 2023
- Ring Magazine Welterweight Champion 2023
- Fighter of the Year 2017 (various boxing outlets)
- Undefeated professional record spanning 2012–2023
- Gold Medal at 2011 Pan American Games (amateur boxing)
- United States National Amateur Boxing Champion
- Olympic Representative for USA at 2012 London Olympics
Career Journey
Timeline
2012
📌 Professional boxing debut
2017
🏆 Won IBF welterweight title vs Kell Brook
2019
🏆 Unified WBC welterweight title vs Shawn Porter
2019
🎯 Survived serious car accident
2022
🏆 Unified WBA welterweight title vs Yordenis Ugas
2023
🎯 Lost undisputed fight to Terence Crawford
American Athletes