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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
Sunday 29 September 2019 04:10 BST
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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

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.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 05:09

David Benavidez wins back the WBC belt.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 05:12

Shawn Porter is on his way to the ring!

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 05:14

And here comes Errol Spence! Looking calm and composed as usual.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 05:17

It really was dominant.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 05:18

Here we go! The bell rings for the main event of the evening.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 05:22

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.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 05:25

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. 

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 05:29

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.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 05:34

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.

Adam Hamdani29 September 2019 05:37

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