‘I’m Getting Old, Man’: Errol Spence Jr. Facing Weight Troubles Ahead of Next Fight

Errol Spence Jr., 28-0, has recently reacted to the media when questioned about moving to 154 pounds. The current Welterweight world champion is confident and frightened at the same time about weight issues for the next venture. While questioning about the fight between Terence Crawford and Avanesyan which happened last weekend, Spence was also questioned about the weight division. In answer to that, Spence smiled and replied to the media diplomatically.

After dominating the Welterweight division, there was a lot of buzz regarding Errol Spence Jr’s next move. Does he fear failing in a new weight division? 

Errol Spence Jr. wants to fight at 154 lbs.

It was in April 2022 when Spence expressed his willingness to move to the middleweight category. After being out of the ring for over a year, Spence Jr. aka ‘The Truth’, took on the Yordenis Ugas in April. At that time, he said that he was going to move up to the 154 lbs division. As per him, no fighters always stay in the same division. 

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Since that time, he has been in the eye of the media and fans and often asked about the weight question. Recently in an interview by FightHype.com, ‘The Truth’ was asked, “How likely it would be if you go ahead and move up to 154 next year?” 

“ Man we got to see, I’m getting old, it is not getting harder to make 47” replied Spence Jr. smilingly. 

The reporter asked, “Usually it’s harder when Fighters gonna get older and cut the weight. How’s this as of now and cut the weight?” As Spence is 32 and still in the Welterweight division, it is really questionable whether he can make the transition. After being undisputed in WBC and IBF for a long time, fans want to see Spence Jr. rock the Middleweight division as well.

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Errol Spence Jr. next ventures

Spence Jr., an American professional boxer, is currently the welterweight champion, being undisputed for his whole career. He is currently holding the IBF title from 2017 and the WBC title from September 2019. He also holds the WBA (Super) welterweight title. Spence might be seen fighting with Terence Crawford on his next. 

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For such a champ, it means a lot to move his career into a new weight class. After his announcement to move to 154 pounds, fans expect the same result from him. It is to be seen if he can promise the same in the Middleweight division. 

Will we see a new Spence Jr. next year with a new weight category? We do not know yet. What do you think about Spence’s new journey?

Let us know in the comments.