Spence believes he is the best in his division, above Terence Crawford, who beat Kell Brook in devastating fashion in his last fight. Weight class Title(s) 1: Canelo Álvarez: 55–1–2 (37 KO) Super middleweight: WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring super middleweight champion: 2: Naoya Inoue: 20–0 (17 KO) Bantamweight: WBA (Super), IBF ... Welterweight: WBO welterweight champion: 4: Oleksandr Usyk: 18–0 (13 KO) Heavyweight: 5: Errol Spence Jr. 27–0 (21 KO) Welterweight: WBC and IBF welterweight champion: 6: Teófimo López: 16–0 … You know, great fighter, won titles in multiple divisions put on shutout performances and just an excellent fighter. Errol Spence Jr. tweeted on the abundance of boxing titles and the confusion among many fans on how belts fully work. Fly 160, Cowboys stadium with fans. Great fighter, he got good skills. All the information you need to get ready for Sunday's Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. Errol vs. Crawford possible in 2021. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. There are 17 weight classes in professional boxing, and five major recognised belts for each of the divisions: The WBA (World Boxing Association), WBC (World Boxing Council), IBF (International Boxing Federation), WBO (World Boxing Organization) and The Ring. I got to get past Danny Garcia first. For other inquiries, Contact Us. By: Hans Themistode. Errol Spence Jr. vs Danny Garcia. Making weight has never … SuperSport viewers on DStv can look forward to world class boxing action this coming weekend, as Errol Spence Jr puts his World Welterweight Championship on the line with a bout against Danny Garcia at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on the morning of Sunday 6 December 2020.. Having walked away from a horror car crash last October, fighting must seem like the easy part for … Good on him. It was the test that everyone wanted to see for Errol Spence Jr (26-0, 21 KOs). Errol Spence has a phrase that he lives by whenever he steps between those ropes. That of course, wouldn’t be true as he currently resides two weight classes lower in the welterweight division. 1-rated welterweight. What marks Spence apart from many of his peers is his size and power. YouTube star Paul brutally KO's Askren in first MINUTE of round one, Davis strike and Kenny own goal seal win for Gers in Scottish Cup clash, Hamilton with incredible surge to second but can't catch victorious Verstappen, Nketiah's 96th minute equaliser denies heartbroken Fulham vital win, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Errol Spence Junior (26-0, KO21) returns to action after over a year out to defend his WBC and IBF 147lb titles against respected former two-weight world champion, Danny Garcia (36-2, KO21). If she could, she could fight men and beat them. 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ES: Number two, I'll put 'Chocolatito'. Errol Spence Jr. (-450) Danny Garcia (+360) The WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. comes into this contest as a sizable betting favorite with odds ranging from -400 to -500. 101 Errol Spence Jr successfully defended his IBF world welterweight title for the third time, unanimously outpointing previously undefeated challenger Mikey Garcia on Saturday night. Canelo is now fighting at 168 pounds, Spence would have to move up,” Reynoso said, before refusing to rule it out. Vergil Ortiz Jr. Vegil Ortiz Jr. record: 16-0, 16 KOs. However, at just -400, these odds seem rather low. Even though Spence is two mighty weight classes apart from the Mexican Boxer, he has shown significant interest in fighting him. … Barring the swing in Australia in February, tournaments continue to be played in front of a handful of fans at most. “All the credit to Errol Spence,” says Garcia, who remarkably didn’t land more than 10 punches in any single round. Do your thing. Empty stands has been the new normal for tennis since last year due to COVID-19 restrictions but top men's players like Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic said they still find it difficult to maintain their intensity during matches in the absence of fans. I'm a big fan of his. ERROL SPENCE JR revealed his top five pound-for-pound list - but left himself off the top with Canelo Alvarez as No1. Hopefully I will become undisputed champion in a year or two. who beat Kell Brook in devastating fashion in his last fight. The unified WBC and IBF welterweight champion beat Danny Garcia by unanimous decision on December 5 in his last fight. ES: Number four, I'd put Terence Crawford. Of the fighters on this list, Vergil Ortiz Jr. is the … That of course, wouldn’t be true as he currently resides two weight classes lower in the welterweight division. Count drafting from living rooms as one of them. For now, Canelo has moved to super-middleweight whereas ‘The Truth’ has stayed in the welterweight division. The pandemic has inspired some changes worth keeping. Curry, who made an NBA-record 29 3-pointers over the previous three games, is averaging 38.2 points during his torrid run. as the greatest fighter on the planet just yet. https://sports.yahoo.com/errol-spence-jr-potential-solutions-205500755.html Chiefs vs 49ers live online. Errol Spence Jr: Canelo Alvarez, I'd put him as number one because he's won titles at 154, 160, 168 and 175. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Robert Whittaker continued his unbeaten run since losing the UFC middleweight title with a brilliant performance. Robert Whittaker entered the octagon on Saturday for the UFC Vegas 24 main event against Kelvin Gastelum about the same time as internet celebrity turned boxer Jake Paul entered the ring to face retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren. That’s the guy I am focused on, but as for Canelo fight, it can happen at 160.” ... Over the years, Alvarez has only gone up in weight classes. ERROL SPENCE is the No.1 welterweight in the world and has the beating of Terence Crawford and Keith Thurman, according to Paulie Malignaggi. Here, he explains his top five to Fox Sports. Mikey Garcia is not kidding about his desire to move up to welterweight for a November or December fight with world titlist Errol Spence Jr., who said he would welcome the challenge. Undersized DB who has always belied his frame with elite instincts, highly competitive style. ERROL SPENCE JR revealed his top five pound-for-pound list - but left himself off the top with Canelo Alvarez as No1. ''He's been incredible lately, even by Steph standards,'' Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. Complete Stats Undefeated Texas-bred southpaw and 2012 U.S. Olympian Errol Spence Jr. has become one of boxing's top stars in powering his way to holding two Welterweight World Titles. Because I'm just a great fighter, I have fought the best in my weight class, I've beaten them and I'm the unified champion. When boxing fans last saw Errol Spence Jr. in action, he had defeated Shawn Porter in a "Fight of the Year" nominee in September 2019. ERROL SPENCE VS MIKEY GARCIA Fight Highlights. He’s been a betting favorite in all of his fights for many years now. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. That’s a great fight, it’s gonna happen. Let's analyze it real quick; you're fighting him and your hands are down. ES: Number five, I'll put Claressa Shields. CLEVELAND (AP) Stephen Curry scored 33 points - topping 30 for a career-best ninth consecutive game - and the Golden State Warriors pulled away for a 119-101 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Spence knocked Garcia down and out in the 3rd round. A lot can change in one year. Making weight has never … Ben Askren's boxing match with Jake Paul couldn't have gone worse than it did. "I'd fight him for less," he said. Without knowing what weight class Errol Spence Jr. campaign’s in, many would assume the Dallas native is roughly a 160 pounder. Without knowing what weight class Errol Spence Jr. campaign’s in, many would assume the Dallas native is roughly a 160 pounder. Jamal Murray's injury rightly has all the headlines. Gastelum has shown remarkable talent at times, but he’s the first to admit that consistency hasn’t been his strong suit. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. — Errol Spence (@ErrolSpenceJr) January 28, 2021 Three-weight world champion and former undisputed 140lbs champion, Crawford then appeared to imply his accomplishments were superior to that of Spence’s to which the Texan said the level of opposition would not be remembered. During the UFC Vegas Post-fight Press Conference at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Whittaker was asked about Paul's TKO win over Askren. The 30-year-old unified titlist has always been big for the weight, something he has used to punish foes during his 147-pound tenure. By Adam Hermann, "I had another big motherf*cking right hand coming for him.". “It’s a fight that could be made, but we have to work toward it, so fighters like Spence can start to move up to 160 pounds and Canelo (back down) to 160 pounds. 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. View our online Press Pack. Rarely do you see two fighters at the peak of their powers, who are pound-for-pound stars in the same weight class actually face one another. In a conversation with Fight Hub TV, Errol Spence Jr. said, “It’s something that can happen at 160. Without knowing what weight class Errol Spence Jr. campaign’s in, many would assume the Dallas native is roughly a 160 pounder. ESPN's divisional boxing rankings aim to highlight the best in the sport at every weight class. He's doing his thing. The 30-year-old unified titlist has always been big for the weight, something he has used to punish foes during his 147-pound tenure. Spence pocketed by the paid of £200,000 for his update fight against Leonard Bundu boxer. It’s a high class welterweight match-up that tops a stacked card at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as we could be a step closer to a clash of pound for pound stars by the conclusion. Light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz to face Glover Teixeira at UFC 266 "Askren's not known for his boxing, is he? Spence and Crawford (36-0, 27 KOs) would have fought in the fall of 2020 if not for the pandemic, says Arum, but things happen, and they’ve had to push it back. Askren lost the fight but cashed in financially. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. But the modest Texan is not yet hailing himself as the greatest fighter on the planet just yet. Here's Nick Whalen with the fantasy fallout and more. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He's won titles from 130 to 147. Dmitry Orlov, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Conor Sheary and Anthony Mantha each added goals while John Carlson recorded four assists for Washington, which increased its lead in the East Division to four points over the New York Islanders. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Errol Spence Jr has revealed his top five pound for pound list, Canelo Alvarez is a four-weight world champion, Current super-flyweight world champion Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez, Errol Spence Jr is the unified welterweight world champion, Terence Crawford is a three-weight world champion, Claressa Shields has won titles in three weights, Terrance Crawford knocks out Kell Brook with vicious combination punching. Needless to say, this would be a huge factor … I just feel like he's a great fighter and I don't think he gets the due that he deserves for beating a lot of opponents in the way he beats opponents. But good on him. 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