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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

Adam Hamdani
Saturday 28 September 2019 23:10 EDT
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Errol Spence vs Shawn Porter press conference

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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.

Porter is the current WBC title holder
Porter is the current WBC title holder

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

Spence dominated Garcia earlier this year
Spence dominated Garcia earlier this year (Getty Images)

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

Round five: Lopez 50-43 Molina

You can hear Molina's crowd screaming at him to move, but he remains a standing target and seems willing to be a reactive puncher.

Lopez was busier in that round, feinting and throwing the jab out. Better from Molina who seems more awake at least.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 02:39

After that first round, who'd have thought we'd get here!?

Fair play John Molina.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 02:39

Here's the first of those two knockdowns in the first.

Mean punching.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 02:40

Round six: Lopez 60-52 Molina

A much better start to the round for Lopez who looks like he wants to take his opponent out again, landing clean but Molina is resilient and gritty.

Lopez has started working the double jab and following up with body then headshots, how much more of this can Molina take?

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 02:43

Round seven: Lopez 70-60 Molina

Lopez has Molina down again! He takes an eight count but surely needs to be pulled out at this point, he's enduring far too much punishment.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 02:47

A weird moment there.

The doctor went over to check on the state of Molina and wasn't happy with what she saw, saying she wanted to pull him out. His corner persuaded her to let him fight on for one more round, so here we go.

Onto round eight.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 02:49

And it's all over! The referee stops the fight after an onslaught and if one thing is certain, it's that Molina definitely shouldn't have been allowed back out there.

Josesito Lopez wins by stoppage.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 02:51

Josesito Lopez, speaking after victory, says he wants a rematch with Keith Thurman.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 02:56

Up next, the WBA 'regular' super-lightweight title.

Mario Barrios takes on Batyr Akhmedov.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 02:58

Both men in the ring, introductions done.

Round-by-round updates to come.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 03:08

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