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 vs Shawn Porter press conference

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

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 (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

[28 September 2019 21:59 · Adam Hamdani]

Hello and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of Errol Spence and Shawn Porter!

The two welterweights meet in a unification bout which will see us get closer to finding out who the King of the division is.

Keep with us for all the build up ahead of the main event.

[28 September 2019 22:32 · Adam Hamdani]

We're still quite a way from the main event, so why not give Jack Rathborn's piece a quick read?

It's a good one.

[28 September 2019 23:01 · Adam Hamdani]

Need some info about the boxing tonight?

Here's your complete guide.

[28 September 2019 23:36 · Adam Hamdani]

Spence and Porter both weighed in at exactly 147lbs.

[29 September 2019 00:02 · Adam Hamdani]

Spence vs Porter isn't the only world title fight on tonight.

In the co-main event, Anthony Dirrell takes on David Benavidez in a super-middleweight title bout.

[29 September 2019 00:31 · Adam Hamdani]

A good win for Errol Spence tonight could see him elevated in the pound-for-pound rankings.

Here's ours.

[29 September 2019 01:03 · Adam Hamdani]

In his usual fashion, Spence has plenty of confidence going into this one.

"All his fights are close decisions and split decisions - that's the only way he can stay close to the top level fighters. That's about it.

"You're an in-shape street fighter.

"I'm ready for anything he can bring to the table. He's been talking a lot, and I want to knock him out."

[29 September 2019 01:32 · Adam Hamdani]

Porter, the underdog, is relishing the role.

"He keeps saying the same things. He wants to knock me out, and so on and so forth.

"But he didn't knock out 135lbs Mikey Garcia so he ain't knocking out 147lbs 'Showtime' Shawn Porter.

"Nobody complains about me when I get out of the ring. People complained you couldn't knock out 135lbs Mikey Garcia.

"I'll be there until the last round."

[29 September 2019 02:01 · Adam Hamdani]

Right! Time to ramp up the coverage.

We'll have round-by-round updates of the undercard ahead of tonight's big one.

[29 September 2019 02:03 · Adam Hamdani]

FIGHT ANNOUNCED!

Earlier tonight, Deontay Wilder's WBC heavyweight title rematch with Luis Ortiz was announced.

23rd November, Las Vegas.