Errol Spence vs Shawn Porter: Fight date, tickets, undercard, odds, what UK time, prediction and how to watch online
The pair meet in a welterweight unification battle
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Your support makes all the difference.Errol Spence faces Shawn Porter in a welterweight unification battle this weekend as both men look to unify the division.
Spence fights for the first time since March when he retained his IBF title in a 12 round shutout of previously undefeated pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia, while Porter defends his prized WBC title which he won from the grasp of Danny Garcia last year.
The Texan goes into the fight as the huge favourite, remaining undefeated through his career, but Porter looks rejuvenated and is hoping to cause an upset.
Here’s what you need to know.
When is the fight?
The bout takes place this weekend, Saturday 28th September,
Where is it?
The legendary Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California.
Can I still get tickets?
Indeed you can. They range from $51 all the way up to $1,035 if you’re really looking to treat yourself. You can buy them right here.
How can I watch the fight?
If you can’t attend like most of the fans watching worldwide, you’ll be able to find it on FOX pay-per-view if you’re in the US and on Sky Sports in the UK.
What time is the main event?
You can expect their ring walks any time between 3 and 4am UK time.
Who’s on the undercard?
Anthony Dirrell vs David Benavidez (WBC super-middleweight title)
Mario Barrios vs Batyr Akhmedov
Josesito Lopez vs John Molina Jr
Robert Guerrero vs Jerry Thomas
Joey Spencer vs Travis Gambardella
Misael Rodriguez vs Brandon Maddox
Fabian Maidana vs Ramses Agaton
Jose Valenzuela vs Charles Clark
Burley Brooks vs Fabian Valdez
Amon Rashidi vs Alfonso Olvera
Lindolfo Delgado vs Jesus Zazueta Anaya
Fernando Garcia vs Juan Antonio Lopez
Leon Lawson III vs Alan Zavala
Justin Cardona vs Archie Weah
What’s your prediction?
Not a complete shutout, but Spence to win comfortably on points.
What are the odds?
Errol Spence: 1/9
Shawn Porter: 11/2
So, up next we've got:
Josesito Lopez vs John Molina Jr
Mario Barrios vs Batyr Akhmedov (WBA super-lightweight title)
Anthony Dirrell vs David Benavidez (WBC super-middleweight title)
Right! It's fight time.
John Molina Jr is on his way to the ring.
This one promises fireworks.
John Molina comes in with a record of 30 wins and eight defeats, with Josesito Lopez winning 36 and losing eight too.
Round-by-round updates to follow.
Round one: Lopez 10-7 Molina
Molina is dropped twice and somehow survives the round! I don't think he wanted to. It was a big overhand right that dropped him initially and the onslaught just continued from there, with Lopez dropping him again late in the round.
This one surely won't last long...
Round two: Lopez 20-16 Molina
Another big round but Molina's legs do a bit better there, nevertheless he is an easy standing target for Lopez.
Lopez is mixing up his onslaught nicely, jabbing to the head and cutting the body.
Round three: Lopez 30-25 Molina
More of the same there. Lopez now fighting the smart fight, he knows he has this in the bag and he's not being wreckless with it. Molina will only be able to take this for so long, he's working nicely behind the jab and waiting to set something nice up for himself.
With around 30 seconds of the round left, Lopez puts in a good body combo to sustain the pressure.
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