complete rundown of Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr.’s professional career (record: 28-1, 22 KOs) as of July 2026:1. Olympic Pedigree & Early Pro Days (2012–2016)A standout amateur from Dallas, Texas, Spence represented the USA at the 2012 London Olympics (losing in the quarterfinals). He turned pro later that year and quickly built a reputation as a vicious body-puncher and relentless southpaw pressure fighter, winning his first 21 fights by stoppage or decision.2. The Breakthrough – Stealing the Crown in the UK (2017)His true arrival came on May 27, 2017, when he traveled to Sheffield, England, to challenge undefeated IBF Welterweight champion Kell Brook in Brook’s hometown. Spence dominated, breaking Brook’s orbital bone and stopping him in the 11th round to claim his first world title.3. The Championship Reign & Unification (2018–2022)He made five successful defenses of his IBF belt, but his reign is defined by two massive wins:Mikey Garcia (March 2019): Spence took on the undefeated 4-division champion and boxed brilliantly to win a near-shutout unanimous decision, proving he could outbox a master technician.Shawn Porter (September 2019): In a brutal, back-and-forth war, Spence narrowly edged out Porter via split decision to add the WBC title to his collection.4. The Life-Threatening Car Crash (October 2019)Just weeks after the Porter win, Spence flipped his Ferrari at high speed in Dallas and was ejected from the vehicle. Miraculously, he survived with only minor facial fractures and a few broken teeth, avoiding career-ending or life-ending injuries.5. The Comeback & Three-Belt Unification (2020–2022)After a 14-month layoff, he returned to beat Danny Garcia via wide unanimous decision (2020). He then unified again in April 2022, beating Yordenis Ugas via 10th-round TKO to add the WBA “Super” title, making him a three-belt unified welterweight champion.6. The Undisputed Clash & First Loss (July 29, 2023)Spence faced fellow undefeated champion Terence Crawford to crown the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era. It was the defining fight of his career—but a disaster in the ring. Crawford dropped Spence three times and stopped him via TKO in the 9th round. Spence lost all three of his titles that night.7. The Aftermath & Current Status (2024 – Present)Following the loss, Spence was diagnosed with a detached retina in his left eye (a direct result of the punishment from Crawford). He underwent surgery and has not fought since that night.He triggered his contractual rematch clause with Crawford, but Crawford moved up in weight, and the rematch was scrapped.He spent all of 2024 and 2025 in promotional/contract disputes with PBC, preventing him from taking tune-up fights.Talks for the Tszyu fight fell apart because Spence couldn’t get medically cleared in time.His Legacy Right Now: Spence is a future Hall-of-Famer and one of the best welterweights of his generation, known for his piston-like jab, crushing body attack, and suffocating cardio. However, after a 3-year layoff (2023–2026), a major eye injury, and a devastating knockout loss, he is currently at a career crossroads. If he returns, it will likely be at 154 lbs (junior middleweight) rather than his old 147-pound division.The post From Unified Welterweight King to Inactive Legend: The Errol Spence Jr. Story appeared first on The Empire of The Kop.