Errol Spence vs Yordenis Ugas LIVE: Latest updates, result and reaction tonight
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Errol Spence Jr added another welterweight title to his collection by stopping Yordenis Ugas on Saturday night.
Spence Jr, 32, retained the WBC and IBF belts at 147lbs while simultaneously taking his Cuban opponent’s WBA Super title. Prior to Saturday night’s main event, it had been 16 months since Spence Jr competed, with the American having beaten compatriot Danny Garcia via decision in December 2020 before going on to have surgery on his eye. That fight took place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where this Saturday’s headline bout was also staged. The 35-year-old Ugas (27-5, 12 knockouts), meanwhile, last fought in August, outpointing icon Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.
The Cuban could not replicate that statement win, however, as he fell victim to Spence’s vicious and varied offence in front of a roaring Texas crowd. Though Ugas was spirited throughout, he began to wilt physically as the fight progressed. His best moment came with a one-two in the sixth round, when a distracted Spence expected the referee to retrieve his mouthguard. The punches sent the American staggering against the ropes, but Spence went on to produce his best work, causing Ugas’ right eye to swell significantly as the rounds passed by. Ultimately the injury led the official to call a stop to the action in the 10th round, ensuring a TKO victory for Spence Jr, the southpaw thus remaining unbeaten (28-0, 22 KOs) as he targets a unification clash with Terence Crawford.
Re-live round-by-round updates from Errol Spence Jr vs Yordenis Ugas this evening.
Spence Jr vs Ugas
We’ll have to wait a bit longer for the undercard to fiish.
Spence Jr vs Ugas
T-minus 15 minutes until we expect ring walks to take place for the main event between Spence Jr and Ugas...
Spence Jr vs Ugas
We’re just over an hour away from Spence Jr vs Ugas now.
Odds
Spence: 1/5
Draw: 20/1
Ugas: 10/3
Via Betfair.
Spence Jr vs Ugas
We’re just over two hours from the start of Spence Jr vs Ugas. Here’s a recap of this evening’s card from Manchester:
Conor Benn crushes Chris van Heerden in second round
The Briton remained undefeated and retained the WBA Continental welterweight title in Manchester
Spence Jr vs Ugas
See where Spence Jr ranks in our men’s pound-for-pound list...
Spence Jr vs Ugas
Spence vs Ugas time: When are ring walks in UK and US for tonight’s fight?
All you need to know about the main event and undercard
Spence Jr vs Ugas
Spence vs Ugas live stream: How to watch fight online and on TV
All you need to know about the main event and undercard
Spence Jr vs Ugas
Next up, we’ll be providing live, round-by-round updates of Errol Spence Jr vs Yordenis Ugas.
Spence Jr will look to add another welterweight title to his collection when he goes up against Ugas tonight. The 32-year-old defends the WBC and IBF belts at 147lbs while simultaneously challenging his Cuban opponent for the WBA Super title.
It has been 16 months since Spence Jr competed, with the American having beaten compatriot Danny Garcia via decision in December 2020. That fight took place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where this Saturday’s headline bout will also be staged.
The 35-year-old Ugas (27-4, 12 KOs), meanwhile, last fought in August, outpointing icon Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.
The ring walks for this one are expected at around 4am BST, so we’ll be on hand then to provide live coverage. In the meantime, here’s some useful information ahead of the fight...
Benn vs Van Heerden
Full main-event report here:
Conor Benn crushes Chris van Heerden in second round
The Briton remained undefeated and retained the WBA Continental welterweight title in Manchester
Benn vs Van Heerden
Benn says that veteran Kell Brook does not want to fight him, which he takes as a “compliment”.
Eddie Hearn, however, says that Benn vs Brook would be the ideal next fight for the 25-year-old.
Either way, a serious step-up is next for Benn, according to the Matchroom promoter.
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