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
Reminder that Spence's IBF title is on the line, while Porter puts his WBC belt up for grabs.
Whoever wins this one becomes the leading man of the welterweight division.
Round one: Spence 10-9 Porter
Porter doing what he is so good at, getting in close and making it a dog fight but Spence is keeping his distance and using that jab well.
Late in the round as Porter crouched down, Spence adjusted his feet well to let the left hand go and landed to the side of the head.
Round two: Spence 20-18 Porter
Good lead left hand from Spence in the second, who is using his feet well to move in and out of distance. Porter lands a right which knocks Spence off balance but he regains composure to reestablish his jab.
Round three: Spence 30-28 Porter
Big round! Both men land plenty of shots low and Spence is pulled up and warned by the referee for his shots. Porter gets in real close in that round and makes it the kind of fight he wants, have to give that one a 10-10.
Round four: Spence 39-38 Porter
Good work from Porter early in the fourth! He lands heavily to the head of Spence, Porter finds his range well and both men stand in the middle of the ring trading.
This is exactly the sort of fight Porter needs it to be. Relentless pressure.
We've got a fight on our hands ladies and gentlemen.
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