Breaking: Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford for the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO world titles set for June 17th, per reports

The IBF, WBC, and WBA welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. will take on WBO champion Terence Crawford in a title-unification bout on June 17th, as per multiple reports.

Michael Benson of talkSPORT shared a post via Ring Magazine, where he said that the announcement for the bout will happen at the Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia event scheduled for April 22nd.

Michael Benson shared the following on Twitter:

"Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford for the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO welterweight world titles is reportedly now set for June 17th in Las Vegas. It's claimed the official announcement is expected at Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia on April 22nd."

‼️ Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford for the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO welterweight world titles is reportedly now set for June 17th in Las Vegas. It's claimed the official announcement is expected at Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia on April 22nd. [According to @RingMagazine] https://t.co/fgWKoj2YM1

Both Spence Jr. and Crawford are undefeated in their professional careers and are considered the best active boxers in the world. Both of them have a combined 52 knockouts across 67 fights.

Along with his professional record, Spence Jr. has multiple accolades as an amateur boxer. 'The Truth' is a three-time US national champion and a three-time US national PAL champion, along with winning a silver and gold medal as a Golden Gloves boxer.

Spence Jr. is a spectacular knockout artist with a 28-0 record with 22 wins by knockout.

Errol Spence Jr. highlights:

Crawford has had less of a decorated amateur career, with one bronze medal being the 2017 US National Championship and a silver medal as a Golden Gloves boxer. He has more fights under his belt and is undefeated in 39 fights. In his clean record, out of 39 fights, 'Bud' has a whopping 30 knockout wins.

Unlike Spence Jr., who has only competed at welterweight, Crawford has competed in three weight classes, i.e. lightweight, light-welterweight and welterweight.

Terence Crawford highlights:

Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford: Heavy hitters with decorated resumes

Both Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford are highly decorated boxers. They are perhaps the two the best active boxers in the world today. According to ESPN, Crawford, whose fight moniker is 'Bud', is the best pound-for-pound boxer.

Spence Jr., or 'The Truth', is No.3 on the ESPN pound-for-pound rankings for the best boxer. He has notable wins over names like Mikey Garcia, Shawn Porter, Danny Garcia and Yordenis Ugás. While his fights before Ugás were decision victories, he last finished '54 Milagros' via 10th round TKO, retaining his WBC and IBF welterweight titles, and winning the WBA (Super) welterweight title.

Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis Ugás highlights:

Terence Crawford is ranked as the world's best active boxer and the best active welterweight by ESPN as of May 2022. Crawford is one of the most complete boxers out there with speed, in-ring IQ, punching power and counter-punching ability along with a solid defensive game.

Crawford started boxing at the age of seven and amassed a 58-12 amateur record before turning pro. 'Bud' has six title defenses as WBO champion with wins over notable names like Amir Khan, Kell Brook, Shawn Porter and David Avanesyan.

Terence Crawford vs. Shawn Porter: