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
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
We await the scorecards...
116-111 Spence
115-112 Porter
116-111 Spence
Errol Spence wins by split decision!
Errol Spence:
"Shawn Porter is a rough, awkward fighter. I looked kinda sloppy in there, credit to Shawn Porter. He's a true champion."
Errol Spence:
"He was strong. You line 'em up, I'll knock 'em down."
Danny Garcia enters the ring and tells Errol Spence 'I want next!'
Shawn Porter
"I knew it would be a dog fight. Congratulations to you Errol Spence and his team. We'll see what the future has for Shawn Porter. The knockdown was the difference."
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