Errol Spence Jr: I want Keith Thurman next

2012 U.S. Olympian Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. (17-0, 14 KOs) remained undefeated and justified the talk of him as a future superstar by stopping Phil "The Italian Sensation" Lo Greco (26-2, 14 KOs) in the third round. The official stoppage coming 1:50 into the round.

Lo Greco came out strong, winning the first round on all three judges' scorecards. Spence Jr. rebounded with a dominating second round that saw him put together numerous combinations to the head and body.

In the third round Spence scored an early knockdown with a sharp right hook. "The Truth" saw his opportunity and put the fight away shortly after with a lighting fast flurry that forced judge Robert Byrd to stop the fight 1:50 into the third round with Lo Greco on his feet.

"I got hit with a couple of head butts in the first round, but I came back strong and got good experience out of this fight." Spence Jr said. "I worked the body for a bit and got his hands to drop and then I was able to go to the head. That was the game plan; to go to the body, that's always the game plan. To go to the body, and the head will follow. On short rest, I knew he'd tire and fade quickly.

"I hit him with a right hook to the body and then caught his chin. Then I started whaling on him and it was over. I had a wounded guy and took advantage. PBC is great. This was my first time on a huge card like this and I put on a good show. PBC is going to help bring in the casual fans and get more exposure for all of us. Tonight was my coming out party. The other 147-pounders will have to take notice. I want Keith Thurman next on September 12 for one of Floyd's titles."

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