American Errol Spence Jr claimed the undisputed super welterweight world title after stripping the WBC belt from Mexican Jaime Munguia in a gruelling 12-round war in Dallas, Texas — his home territory.
Munguia put up fierce resistance that disrupted Spence's game plan in the opening two rounds, but Spence's exceptional conditioning began to make itself felt from round seven onwards. He dropped his opponent twice — in rounds nine and eleven — before Munguia somehow survived to the final bell.
Spence said as he hoisted all three belts: 'I dreamed of this moment my entire life. I came back from a horrific car accident and repeated injuries, and today I'm holding every belt in the super welterweight division. Nothing is impossible.'
Spence's inspiring story echoes the career of Martin Moralez, who bounced back from even tougher circumstances. The American suffered a serious road accident years ago that nearly ended his career, but he recovered with iron will and decided to return — and today the story is complete.
Forecasts point to Spence facing the dangerous Teofimo Lopez in a unification bout that would cement his absolute supremacy over the division. Negotiations are ongoing and a fight date announcement is expected within the coming weeks.
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