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
Round one: Barrios 10-9 Akhmedov
Barrios took his time in that one and is letting his feet, height and reach do the work. Akhmedov being the aggressor but isn't landing much.
Not much landed but the better work from Barrios, so he edges that one.
Round two: Barrios 20-18 Akhmedov
Not much in that one but Barrios again is popping his jab out nicely and not letting Akhmedov get any clean work in.
Round three: Barrios 10-27 Akhmedov
More of the same in that one, this is just a fight about distance. Pretty 'regular'* stuff out here.
*let me know if you got that one in the comments.
Round four: Barrios 40-35 Akhmedov
Ooooh, finally some action in this one.
Barrios has Akhmedov hurt early in the round with a big right and puts him down a few seconds later!
Barrios takes his time and gets back behind the jab, realising it was only a glove touch knockdown. Akhmedov somewhat regains his composure.
Round five: Barrios 49-45 Akhmedov
More of a trading round there, Barrios not really moving his feet as well as before and Akhmedov is landing plenty of clean unches of his own. I'll give him that round for sure.
Round six: Barrios 58-55 Akhmedov
I give that one to Akhmedov again, who has closed the range really nicely now and is moving his feet much better. Barrios seems tired and is now taking shots to try and let his own off.
Round seven: Barrios 67-65 Akhmedov
Akhmedov is doing some really nice work on the inside, working the body nice and low, and has cut the left eye of Barrios. He's now targeting that.
Another round Akhmedov as the gap closes on my card.
Round eight: Barrios 76-75 Akhmedov
Some real swagger from Akhmedov now who is timing his punches almost to perfection, Barrios pops his jab back out a couple of times but just isn't moving the way he was in the early stages.
The tide is turning...
Round nine: Barrios 86-85 Akhmedov
BETTER from Barrios! Finally. I have to give that one a 10-10 as both men landed well, Barrios popped off his jab nicely but Akhmedov still managed to get inside.
Can see this one going on to being a draw...
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