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 five: Spence 49-48 Porter
A more even round. Nothing landing too cleanly for either men but they're both using up a lot of energy, still getting in close.
As the rounds go on Spence will need to reestablish his distance if he wants success.
Round six: Spence 59-57 Porter
This is such a tough fight to score, another close round.
I'll give that one to Spence who just got back to his jab a little bit more, Porter didn't get anything through too cleanly.
Round seven: Spence 68-67 Porter
Very good round for Porter who stayed in close and landed a number of good body shots, using his feet to get away at the right time and he is providing a lot of trouble for Spence.
Round eight: Spence 78-76 Porter
Much better from Spence there, who recognises the situation he's in and doesn't want to leave it up to the judges.
Spence controls the distance much better gets the double jab going but Porter still lands a few. I edge that one to Spence.
Round nine: Spence 88-85 Porter
Porter loses his footing at one stage but steps back in to snap Spence's head back with a lovely straight left hand.
Spence landed more clean punches but that one really could have gone either way.
Round 10: Spence 98-95 Porter
This is so difficult to score. The bell goes at the end of the round with both men trading and neither men edged that one for men.
Round 11: Spence 108-103 Porter
A huge moment! Spence unleashes and Porter touches the canvas, but he shows so much heart to get through the round. A 10-8 to Spence.
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