The Truth makes first title defense

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This Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Errol "The Truth" Spence will defend his IBF welterweight title against Lamont Peterson. The co-main event will feature Robert Easter Jr. who will be facing off against Javier Fortuna to defend his IBF lightweight title. The fight will broadcast on Showtime at 9 p.m. ET.

Errol Spence

Spence is a Texas native who boasts an undefeated record of 22 victories with 19 ko's. As an amateur Spence has won multiple national titles and has quickly rose in the professional ranks .He is known for his southpaw stance, and frequently targets the body to deliver crushing shots that wear down his opponents. He holds key victories over Chris Algieri and Kell Brook. Spence also seems to have a great deal of respect for Peterson who he trained with as an amateur, in the press conference Spence had this to say about his opponent.

“Lamont can push me to even greater levels. I feel like he is a better fighter than Kell Brook and has even more heart than Kell Brook and he can bring out the best in me." - Errol Spence

Lamont Peterson

Peterson is a former 2x world champion he held titles in the 140lb and 147lb division. He most recently vacated his WBA (regular) welterweight title after defeating David Avanesyan by UD back in February. Peterson doesn't seem to be at all fazed about the outcome of his fight with Spence and has a relaxed demeanor stating

"I’m not worrying about it. At the end of the day we’re two men and two boxers, we’re fighting at the top level and we’re both coming in there to try and win the fight." - Lamont Peterson

Whatever the outcome of this fight its sure to be exciting with two very technical fighters, and an under card stacked with rising talent.