Errol Spence Jr. unified two welterweight world titles with a split-decision victory over Shawn Porter on Saturday.
Judges Steve Weisfeld and Ray Danseco had the fight for Spence 116-111 and judge Larry Hazzard had it for Porter 115-112.
It was a back-and-forth bout and a clear leading candidate for fight of the year.
Here’s how some of the biggest boxing fans reacted on social media.
This fight was everything you can ask for as a boxing fan. Amazing night of boxing. #SpencePorter
— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) September 29, 2019
What a fight #SpencePorter
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) September 29, 2019
Give Porter his respect. He gave EJ one of his toughest matchups to date.#SpencePorter
— Jamel Herring (@JamelHerring) September 29, 2019
What a fight! I don’t think there is anyone on the planet that can convincingly ever beat Shawn Porter. And I don’t believe there is anyone who won’t agree that Spence is not P4P “The Truth.” #SpencePorter 🥊
— Sergio Mora (@TheLatinSnake_) September 29, 2019
Wowwww. Worth the wait!! Worth staying up for. #SpencePorter what a fight !!! pic.twitter.com/k26ty2GbxB
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) September 29, 2019
Damn what a fight 🗣🗣🗣🗣#SpencePorter
— ClaressaT-rexShields (@Claressashields) September 29, 2019
Crackin Fight! #SpencePorter
— Lennox Lewis (@LennoxLewis) September 29, 2019
What a fight!!
— matthew macklin (@mattmacklin) September 29, 2019
Hell of a fight 🧐
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) September 29, 2019
Incredible performance! Couldn’t be prouder to be a part of Team Porter, even if for just a moment. #SpencePorter @ShowtimeShawnP
— Florida Man (@WWEBigE) September 29, 2019
What a fight!!! Congrats to both @ErrolSpenceJr and @ShowtimeShawnP 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/jJjlYEyDmC
— Badou Jack (@BadouJack) September 29, 2019
Congratulations to the NEW unified WBC & IBF welterweight world champion @ErrolSpenceJr. That was one hell of a fight. Respect the hell out of @ShowtimeShawnP
— Rougarou (@RPrograis) September 29, 2019
That was a good fight 🥊
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) September 29, 2019
So @DannySwift fighting @ErrolSpenceJr next pic.twitter.com/vQ67ru3C6i
— ClaressaT-rexShields (@Claressashields) September 29, 2019
Good fight!!! Congrats champ! #ManDown @ErrolSpenceJr
— Kavon Frazier (@Kay_BlackSimba) September 29, 2019
#SplitDecision!… They gave it to Erroll!!! Congrats @ErrolSpenceJr! Tough fight and brought it home like a champ! Mad respect to @showtimeshawnP! Thanks to both for a Fantastic Fight! @premierboxing @PBConFOX #boxing #SpencePorter
— Rosie Perez (@rosieperezbklyn) September 29, 2019