Boxing fans worldwide can finally witness the two of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the welterweight unification showdown as the WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. will go head-to-head against the WBA Welterweight World Champion Yordenis Ugas.
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If the main event wasn’t exciting enough, SHOWTIME has managed to stack one of the most exciting undercard fights in boxing.
Isaac Cruz vs Yuriorkis Gamboa
The Mexican international will go up against the veteran and former world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in a lightweight fight. Cruz is coming off a hard-hitting defeat against Gervonta Davis. He accepted the fight on a month’s notice as Ronaldo Romero backed out of the fight. Even though Cruz is the underdog, he will be a real test for the Cuban.
| Isaac Cruz Mexican | Yuriorkis Gamboa Cuban | |
| Age | 23 | 40 |
| Weight | Lightweight | Lightweight |
| Height | 5’4”/163 cm | 5’5+1⁄2”/166 cm |
| Reach | 63” (160 cm) | 65” (165 cm) |
| Record | 22-2-1 | 30-4 |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $2 Million | $2 Million |
| Purse | Unknown | Unknown |
Prediction – Isaac Cruz defeats Yuriorkis Gamboa via decision
Jose Valenzuela vs Francisco Vargas
In another battle between youth vs experience, the undefeated, Jose Valenzuela will take on the former world champion, Francisco Vargas in a 10-round lightweight bout.
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The American youngster will seek to extend his glorious record with another win, whereas the 37-year-old will put his fight experience to the test. Valenzuela fell short against the fellow undercard fighter Isaac Cruz in a unanimous decision in June 2021.
| Jose Valenzuela | Francisco Vargas | |
| Age | 22 | 37 |
| Weight | Lightweight | Lightweight |
| Height | 5’8” (173 cm) | 5’8” (173 cm) |
| Reach | 70” (178 cm) | 70” (178 cm) |
| Record | 11-0 | 27-3-2 |
| Net Worth | $1.5 Million | $1.7 Million |
| Purse | Unknown | Unknown |
Prediction – Jose Valenzuela defeats Francisco Vargas via decision.
Cody Crowley vs Josesito Lopez
Another undefeated fighter, Cody Crowley, will put his unbeaten record on the line against the American fighter, Josesito Lopez, in a welterweight bout. The Canadian fighter will prove to be quite a task for the 37-year-old veteran.
| Cody Crowley | Josesito Lopez | |
| Age | 29 | 37 |
| Weight | Welterweight | Welterweight |
| Height | 5’10” (178 cm) | 5’9+1⁄2” (179 cm) |
| Reach | 72” (183 cm) | 69” (175 cm) |
| Record | 20-0 | 38-8 |
| Net Worth | $2 Million – $4 Million | $16 Million |
| Purse | Unknown | Unknown |
Prediction – Josesito Lopez defeats Cody Crowley via T/KO in the 6 Round
Radzhab Butaev vs Eimantas Stanionis
Following the pay-per-view, WBA Welterweight champion Radzhab Butaev will headline a special edition of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, defending his title against the Lithuanian, Eimantas Stanionis. Both fighters enter this bout evenly matched and have nothing to separate the two elites. The Russian will be determined to be the world champion post this fight.
| Radzhab Butaev | Eimantas Stanionis | |
| Age | 28 | 27 |
| Weight | Welterweight | Welterweight |
| Height | 5’9+1⁄2” (179 cm) | 5’8” (173 cm) |
| Reach | 72” (183 cm) | 68” (173 cm) |
| Record | 14-0 | 13-0 |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million | $1 Million – $5 Million |
| Purse | Unknown | Unknown |
Prediction – Radzhab Butaev defeats Eimantas Stanionis via decision.
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Brandun Lee vs Zachary Ochoa
The super lightweight fight features the unbeaten rising star Brandun Lee against Zachary Ochoa. The 22-year-old will be a difficult challenge for Ochoa. This fight slightly favors Lee as he is on a winning streak.
| Brandun Lee | Zachary Ochoa | |
| Age | 22 | 29 |
| Weight | Super lightweight | Super flyweight |
| Height | 5’10” (178 cm) | 5’9″ (175cm) |
| Reach | 71” (180 cm) | 69.5″ (177cm) |
| Record | 24-0 | 21-2 |
| Net Worth | $5 Million | $1.5 Million |
| Purse | Unknown | Unknown |
Prediction – Brandun Lee defeats Zachary Ochoa via 3 round knockout.
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Which fight are you looking forward to the most and do you agree with our predictions? Let us know in the comments below.
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