The WBA has confirmed that their organization has approved the request for Errol Spence to make a world title defense against former world champion Keith Thurman in the month of February, on the heels of the failed negotiation with Terence Crawford.
"On November 14, 2022, TGB Promotions applied for special permission on behalf of Spence to fight Thurman in February 2023, but with specific mandatory conditions. Pursuant to WBA rule C.16, which states that mandatory defense periods can be modified for cause, either by special permission request or on its own initiative, the WBA decided that Spence can face Thurman," the WBA explained.
This albeit let us know that Errol Spence Jr., will face Keith Thurman next.
