Errol Spence vs Yordenis Ugas LIVE: Latest updates, result and reaction tonight

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Errol Spence Jr leaves AT&T Stadium with another welterweight belt (Getty Images)

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 LIVE

• Spence retains WBC and IBF welterweight titles in Texas
• American adds Ugas’ WBA Super belt to his collection, too
• Spence remains unbeaten with victory and targets Crawford clash

[17 April 2022 04:09 · Alex Pattle]

Spence Jr vs Ugas

We’ll have to wait a bit longer for the undercard to fiish.

[17 April 2022 03:45 · Alex Pattle]

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...

[17 April 2022 02:40 · Alex Pattle]

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.

[17 April 2022 01:40 · Alex Pattle]

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:

[17 April 2022 00:40 · Alex Pattle]

Spence Jr vs Ugas

See where Spence Jr ranks in our men’s pound-for-pound list...

[16 April 2022 23:50 · Alex Pattle]

Spence Jr vs Ugas

[16 April 2022 23:15 · Alex Pattle]

Spence Jr vs Ugas

[16 April 2022 23:07 · Alex Pattle]

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...

[16 April 2022 22:54 · Alex Pattle]

Benn vs Van Heerden

Full main-event report here:

[16 April 2022 22:45 · Alex Pattle]

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.