As he closes in on world title shot, Spence appears destined for greatness
Errol Spence Jr. may be boxing’s best fighter without a world title. It’s a label Spence would rather not wear, but one he seems certain to shed in the very near future.
Veteran Bundu aware of sense of urgency against Spence
They say that with age comes wisdom, and Leonard Bundu fits the axiom in this respect: The 41-year-old fighter is smart enough to realize he’s in an uphill climb against Errol Spence Jr., an undefeated 26-year-old juggernaut.
Spence soaring as a pro after closing amateur career with Olympic downer
Errol Spence Jr. is undefeated in 20 professional fights and has become one of boxing’s top young stars, but the disappointment from the Olympics still lingers four years later.
PBC fighters reflect on their Olympic experiences
Competing for one’s country at the Olympics is one of the greatest honors an athlete can achieve. With the Rio Summer Games getting underway this weekend, some of PBC’s Olympic veterans shared their own memories and offered advice to this year’s athletes.
Spence to face Bundu in 147-pound title eliminator on August 21
At this time four years ago, Errol Spence Jr. was preparing for a trip to London to compete in the Olympics. A month from now, Spence will be competing in a world title eliminator at the close of this year's Olympics.
Lem’s Corner: 175-pound champ Adonis Stevenson eyes winner of Edwin Rodriguez-Thomas Williams Jr. clash
When Edwin Rodriguez and Thomas Williams Jr. collide Saturday at the StubHub Center in Carson, California (Fox, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT), there won’t be a world title up for grabs. There could be, however, in the winner’s next fight.
Errol Spence Jr. puts on a clinic in impressive fifth-round stoppage of Chris Algieri
Heading into his 147-pound showdown against Errol Spence Jr., Chris Algieri claimed that his undefeated opponent had been coddled and would “feel my power early.” Algieri’s trainer John David Jackson took it a step further, stating that Spence had been “spoon-fed his opponents” leading up to Saturday’s clash.
Errol Spence Jr. acknowledges Chris Algieri's skills, but insists he'll deliver another dominating effort
Errol Spence Jr. has been hearing for weeks that Saturday’s fight against Chris Algieri will be his toughest challenge to date. The 147-pound contender agrees—but only to a point.
