12/5/20, live on @PBConFOX PPV from @ATTStadium WITH FANS IN ATTENDANCE!For full #SpenceGarcia fight night details, click here: https://t.co/29CZepx9Nz pic.twitter.com/ulWh5KwvzV. Garcia didn't lose his first fight until he lost a 2017 split decision to Keith Thurman. (© Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Texas had massive turnout on first day of early voting, but will it keep up? ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Welterweight boxing champion and DeSoto native Errol Spence Jr. is set for his first title fight since avoiding serious injury in a violent car crash in Dallas last year. Spence (26-0, 21 knockouts) is scheduled to defend his IBF and WBC welterweight titles against Danny Garcia on Nov. 21 on Fox pay-per-view. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: boxing | pageType: stories | DeSoto native Errol Spence’s next fight is being targeted for AT&T Stadium, according to a source. In September 2019, Spence added the WBC welterweight title to his IBF strap with a thrilling split-decision victory over Shawn Porter in Los Angeles. 1:20 pm ET, Five reasons to love Lomachenko vs. Lopez, Clay Collard positive for COVID-19, off undercard, Tyson Fury says he's 'moved on' from trilogy, Davis vs. Santa Cruz set for Halloween clash, Zepeda knocks out Baranchyk in potential FOTY, Hearn tests positive for COVID-19, leaves 'bubble'. Spence has twice defended his IBF title near his hometown of DeSoto. This fight between Spence and Garcia is expected to be one of the biggest fights of the year and now will be enjoyed by fans as a result of this announcement. 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Spence fought in AT&T Stadium last year, defeating Mikey Garcia by unanimous decision in front of 47,525. Spence has a career record of 26-0 with 21 knockouts to his credit, but hasn't fought in over a year after defeating Shawn Porter last September. Calvin Watkins. A month later, after beating Porter, Spence flipped his Ferrari while speeding on a Dallas street in the early morning hours. 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Spence, considered the best fighter in his weight class, has fully recovered from the accident and is now close to not only getting back in the ring, but possibly fighting at home. https://sports.yahoo.com/errol-spence-jr-lays-next-200700379.html The venue for the fight hasn’t been finalized as of yet, but promoters want to host Spence-Garcia in a city where a live gate is possible. A meeting between … The Associated Press contributed to this report. To view subscription options for The News and SportsDay, click here. The Cowboys are playing at Minneapolis the weekend of the proposed Spence fight. This is my 10th year covering the Dallas Cowboys. The bout was originally scheduled for Nov. 21 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angles. As the weeks go by, more and more sporting events are being held with fans in attendance despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. DeSoto native Errol Spence’s next fight is being targeted for AT&T Stadium, according to a source. Garcia (36-2, 21 knockouts) has held titles in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions. When the Cowboys hosted their home opener last week in AT&T Stadium, the announced attendance was 21,708. Spence (26-0, 21 knockouts) is scheduled to defend his … The welterweight title fight was originally supposed to take place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, but will now take place at AT&T Stadium with fans in attendance and be broadcast on Fox PPV. ©2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Spence has not fought since Sept. 28, 2019, when he earned a split decision victory over Shawn Porter. By signing up you agree to our privacy policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas. Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia PPV fight moved to Dec. 5 in Dallas with fans in attendance The pay-per-view fight was originally slated to take place on Nov. 21 Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. First on his list is the 40-year-old boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, an opponent that he’s been trying to fight even before defeating Shawn Porter. All rights reserved. The 30-year-old Spence, a 2012 U.S. Olympian, is 26-0 with 21 knockouts. All Rights Reserved. Errol Spence has divulged that he and Terence Crawford have shared multiple phone and FaceTime conversations about a potential future fight. Garcia also has 21 knockouts. Shortly after defeating Porter, Spence was involved in an accident in which he was ejected from his Ferrari after a night of drinking. Spence and Danny Garcia are scheduled to fight Dec. 5 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, where Spence defended his IBF title by beating Mikey Garcia in early 2019. So I guess that's something to be proud of. ), By viewing our video content, you are accepting the terms of our. Spence suffered facial cuts and severe bruising to his body. Spence didn't suffer any major injuries, but the fight with Garcia was delayed. Copyright © 2020 The Dallas Morning News. The promoters for the Spence-Garcia fight had sought Los Angeles as possibly hosting the event, but with sporting venues in California unable to host fans, Texas becomes a viable option. section: | slug: errol-spence-jr-vs-danny-garcia-ppv-fight-moved-to-dec-5-in-dallas-with-fans-in-attendance | sport: boxing | route: article_single.us | The Dallas Cowboys say they are planning to have fans for the event. 6-keys: media/spln/boxing/reg/free/stories, at