Spence (22-0, 19 KOs), of Dallas, traveled to England to dethrone IBF 147-pound champion and hometown favorite Kell Brook on May 27 on SHOWTIME in one of the defining fights of 2017.

Chavez Jr. and the Golovkin Duels In 2017, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (50-2-1) was up next. Spite, testosterone, Mexican pride, and bragging rights were the main themes of this catchweight fight.

It turned out to be a terrific 12-round, 147-pound slugfest as two judges had it 115-113 while the other scored it 116-112. The judges agreed on only four rounds.