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Errol Spence

Errol Spence Jr.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Errol Spence Jr. is an American professional boxer in the welterweight division. He has held multiple world titles including the IBF, WBC and WBA welterweight championships. Spence represented the United States at the 2012 Olympics and is known by the nickname 'The Truth'.

Early life and amateur career

Spence was born in 1990 in Long Island, New York, and grew up in Texas. He had a notable amateur career and represented the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics as a welterweight.

Professional boxing career

He turned professional in 2012 and became one of the leading welterweights of his era. His professional record is 28 wins, 1 loss, with 22 wins by knockout.

World championships

Spence won the IBF welterweight title in 2017 and later added the WBC and WBA titles, becoming a unified welterweight champion.

Style and profile

Spence is a southpaw with a reputation for pressure, volume punching and technical skill. He is widely associated with the nickname 'The Truth'.

Key facts

  • American professional boxer in the welterweight division.
  • Held the IBF welterweight title from 2017 and later unified the division with WBC and WBA titles.
  • Represented the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics as a welterweight.
  • Known by the nickname 'The Truth'.
  • Fights from DeSoto, Texas, and boxes southpaw.
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Canadian context

Spence is relevant to Canadian boxing fans as one of the major welterweights of his era and a frequent reference point in discussions of world title boxing in North America.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Errol Spence?
Errol Spence Jr. is an American professional boxer and former unified welterweight world champion.
What titles has Errol Spence held?
He has held the IBF, WBC and WBA welterweight titles.
Did Errol Spence compete in the Olympics?
Yes. He represented the United States in welterweight boxing at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
What is Errol Spence’s boxing style?
He fights southpaw.
What is Errol Spence’s professional record?
His listed professional record is 28 wins, 1 loss and 22 knockouts.

References

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/38010520/errol-truth-spence-jr-biography-wins-losses-record-fights
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, amateur Olympics appearance, record, stance, height, reach, and former welterweight titles.
  2. Premier Boxing Champions — https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/errol-spence-jr
    Supports: Record, nickname, weight class, home base, and status as a former unified world champion.
  3. World Boxing Association — https://www.wbaboxing.com/wba-boxer-profile?id=3537
    Supports: Record, nickname, height, reach, nationality, and weight-class profile.
  4. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Errol_Spence
    Supports: Birth date, professional boxer identification, and world-title history in the welterweight division.