4/16 PBC on SHO PPV: Errol Spence vs Yordenis Ugas (WBC, WBA, IBF Welterweight Titles unification)
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i just hope someone has a change of heart and replace the cruz-gamboa and valenzuela-vargas fights with the showtime "freeview" fights..they are the better ones...it would make this a more palatable PPV
shyt butaev vs stanionis is like the lone FOTY on paper for the whole card
shyt butaev vs stanionis is like the lone FOTY on paper for the whole card
Errol vs Ugas is going to be a good match up. Errol hasn't fought a slick boxer especially, a Cuban one and Ugas hasn't been against a body puncher like Spence. I'm expecting this fight to end in a split decision with Errol being the winner. I believe that Ugas will start out strong in the early rounds and he'll be leading on the score cards but, Spence will wear him down with body shots and Ugas will start slowing down. Errol will gain traction in the later rounds and it'll lead to decision victory for Errol.
Also Gamboa vs Cruz??
It's time for Gamboa to retire he's old and washed up. Although he lost against Crawford, he looked great ever since then his career had been mismanaged and he's been on a decline.
Also Gamboa vs Cruz??
It's time for Gamboa to retire he's old and washed up. Although he lost against Crawford, he looked great ever since then his career had been mismanaged and he's been on a decline.
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Troof and Ugas gonna be a classic. A rematch MIGHT be needed
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Spence vs. Ugas: Showtime Telecast Details, ALL ACCESS Information
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BY RANDOM HITS
Published Mon Mar 28, 2022, 03:50 PM EDT
SHOWTIME Sports is preparing two significant programs in support of one of this year’s biggest pay-per-view events.
The network will for the first time televise a special Showtime Championship Boxing headlined by WBA Welterweight Champion Radzhab Butaev and top contender Eimantas Stanionis in a battle of unbeatens taking place immediately before the four-fight Spence vs. Ugas SHOWTIME PPV from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Showtime telecast begins live at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and also features unbeaten rising star Brandun Lee taking on Zachary Ochoa in a super lightweight bout.
Additionally, Showtime Sports will premiere a new installment of the Emmy Award-winning series ALL ACCESS. The multi-part series premieres Saturday, April 2, at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime with episode two premiering Saturday, April 9, at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT in advance of Spence vs. Ugas on Saturday, April 16. Furthermore, ALL ACCESS Epilogue will premiere on SHOWTIME the following Saturday, April 23, and will showcase fight week in Dallas as well as all the action inside the ropes on fight night and the immediate aftermath.
“We are pulling out all the stops for the April 16 event, which is easily one of the biggest of the year. Delivering a special episode of Showtime Championship Boxing to our subscribers before the four-fight pay-per-view card begins is something that has never been done in the history of this network. We are proud to break precedent,” said Stephen Espinoza, President, Sports & Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.
“Adding high-stakes, compelling fights to an already strong undercard elevates what is sure to be a memorable night for boxing. Plus, a new installment of our signature ALL ACCESS series to chronicle the divergent paths of Spence and Ugas to reach this moment will be captivating drama. It’s an embarrassment of riches from top to bottom for the boxing audience.”
Tickets for the April 16 live event at AT&T Stadium are on sale now and can be purchased at SeatGeek.com, the Official Ticketing Provider of AT&T Stadium.
The 28-year-old Butaev (14-0, 11 KOs) captured his WBA title with a dominating performance on SHOWTIME in October, as he battered top contender Jamal James on his way to a ninth-round stoppage victory. Butaev turned pro after approximately 400 amateur bouts in 2016 and reeled-off KOs in six of his first seven outings. Butaev is now trained by top coach Joel Diaz in Indio, Calif. His TKO victory over James gave Butaev victories inside of the distance in five of his last six fights.
“I’m feeling very prepared for this fight on April 16,” said Butaev. “Every time I step into the ring, I’m looking to give the fans an exciting fight. Knowing how Stanionis also loves to come forward and compete, this time, it’s a guarantee that there are going to be fireworks. We’re definitely both going to bring it in this fight. Make sure you don’t miss this one, because it’s going to be a brutal back-and-forth affair.”
Stanionis (13-0, 9 KOs) earned a series of attention-grabbing victories as he has climbed the ranks from prospect to contender, including a career-best 12-round decision over Thomas Dulorme in April 2021 on SHOWTIME. The 27-year-old former Olympian from Lithuania, who now lives and trains in California, most recently fought former champion Luis Collazo to a no-decision in August 2021 after an accidental clash of heads prematurely ended the action. Prior to going 12 rounds for the first time with Dulorme, Stanionis had stopped six of his previous eight opponents.
“I’m excited for this huge opportunity to show my skills in front of thousands of fans at AT&T Stadium,” said Stanionis. “Butaev is a strong opponent. I know that this is going to be a hard fight for both of us and that our styles are going to make this action-packed for as long as it lasts. My goal for 2022 is to become world champion. That’s been my dream since I was a child and now I’m very close to bringing the belt back home to Lithuania.”
A highly regarded prospect, Lee (24-0, 22 KOs) has won his last 15 fights by knockout, most recently dropping and stopping veteran contender Juan Heraldez on SHOWTIME in December 2021. Trained by his father Bobby, Lee fought four times in 2020 and three times in 2021 as he continued to pile up knockouts. He had a decorated amateur career with an estimated record of 196-5 and was the 2015 U.S. Junior National Champion, taking home the gold medal at 145 pounds.
“I think it is a great idea to have our fight lead into the SHOWTIME PPV,” said Lee. “What better way to show all the boxing fans out there some of the top young talent looking to become the next contenders and world champions in the sport.”
A native of Brooklyn, New York, Ochoa (21-2, 7 KOs) trains in Philadelphia with highly regarded trainer Stephen “Breadman” Edwards. The 28-year-old was unbeaten in his first 16 pro fights and bounced back from his first pro defeat to win five straight contests between 2017 and 2020. Ochoa returns to the ring after dropping a narrow, split decision to Argentine contender Juan Jose Velasco in February of 2021.
"I’m very ready and focused on this fight coming up on April 16,” said Ochoa. “I’m sure Lee will be ready too and that just makes me more motivated to be at my best. Trust me, this is a night boxing fans will not want to miss!"
JP_614
Superstar
Spence by decision I think he’s gonna walk him down and go straight to the body. Ugas moves well but he has to sit down on some punches to stop the pressure. Sounds easy but it’s gonna be hard I think it goes the distance. Wanna see who can establish there jab.
chunky_mcdaniels
All Star
Ugas guard is underrated.
Will tag Errol with the lead.
Errol never stops though.
Will tag Errol with the lead.
Errol never stops though.
Spence-Ugas: Purchase Price And Sweepstakes Revealed For April 16 Showtime PPV Event
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BY JAKE DONOVAN
Published Tue Mar 29, 2022, 03:09 AM EDT
Fans can once again expect to pay a premium price to watch unified WBC/IBF welterweight titlist Errol Spence.
The latest Pay-Per-View headliner is far more incentivized for consumers.
BoxingScene.com has confirmed that a suggested retail price of $74.99 has been set for the April 16 Showtime PPV, headlined by the WBC/IBF/WBA welterweight title unification bout between Spence and Yordenis Ugas (27-4, 12KOs) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The price is in line with Spence’s three previous PPV headliners versus Danny Garcia ($74.99), Shawn Porter ($69.99) and Mikey Garcia ($74.99).
Unlike the other three shows, Spence-Ugas includes a promotion offered by PPV.com (https://www.ppv.com/events/spencejrvsugas), the main online source to order the premium event. Fans who order through the iNDEMAND -established platform will be automatically entered in a sweepstakes where the grand prize winner will receive two tickets, airfare and hotel for the 2022 PPV event of their choice.
“We’re looking for ways to bring PPV events to life for our viewers,” Marc Boccardi, senior vice president of programming and marketing for PPV.com told BoxingScene.com.
Spence-Ugas is one of six PPV events from April 1 through May 28 to be carried by PPV.com, which was launched in December 2021 by iNDEMAND—a partnership between leading cable companies Charter Communications, Comcast Cable, and Cox Communications. The decision to offer an online option came out of necessity though also with the acknowledgement of making it easier for consumers to purchase PPV events.
“We wanted to make it as simple as possible,” noted Boccardi. “PPV.com – it’s an easy name to remember, and straight to the point.”
At least five of the six major events on the current PPV.com schedule come with a promotion. Three of the six shows are available on sports streaming service DAZN. The PPV option is for fans who are either leery of committing to a DAZN subscription or simply unaware of how to access the app. All three shows—Gennadiy Golovkin-Ryota Murata (April 9), Ryan Garcia-Emmanuel Tagoe (April 9), Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano (April 30)—will include one-month free subscription to DAZN, with such coupon code normally offered within a week of the purchased event.
Spence-Ugas is distributed and produced by Showtime. A recent online press conference hosted by Showtime Sports sports & event programming president Stephen Espinoza announced Spence-Ugas as one of nine events to fly under the network banner, and one of two Showtime-branded PPV events.
Espinoza fielded a question during the presser of whether either event would include any sport of promotion such as a free month of Showtime. The longtime network executive noted past promotions along those lines, while revealing the decision to instead offer more content on fight night itself. The four-fight PPV event will be preceded by a Showtime-televised doubleheader, to include the WBA ‘World’ welterweight title fight between defending secondary titleholder Radzhab Butaev (14-0, 11KOs) and unbeaten challenger Eimantas Stanionis (13-0, 9KOs). The winner of the fight will be the WBA mandatory challenger to whomever prevails between Spence and Ugas.
To watch both, fans will have to both subscribe to Showtime and purchase the PPV event itself. The latter now comes with the opportunity to attend a future show for free. Additionally, consumers who pre-order Spence-Ugas by April 10 will be automatically entered in a sweepstakes where two winners will receive a boxing glove autographed by Spence.
Spence-Ugas and all PPV.com events also include a feature that enables fans to create personalized, interactive experiences during the event, including interacting with other fans, posting comments, and uploading video selfies.
“We aim to bring extra value to our viewers in terms of content, interactivity, and value,” states Boccardi. “Whether it’s by attending a big-name event in person; winning a signed glove by one of the biggest names in boxing; or by participating in our hosted, interactive live chats during all of our PPV events.”
Spence—a 32-year-old southpaw from Desoto, Texas who represented the U.S. in the 2012 London Olympics—will attempt the sixth defense of the IBF welterweight title he claimed in a May 2017 knockout win over Kell Brook on the road in Sheffield, England. It will also mark Spence’s second unified WBC/IBF title defense, having achieved that status in a twelve-round win over Shawn Porter in their thrilling September 2019 unification bout.
The fight is the first for Spence since December 2020, when he outpointed former two-division titlist Danny Garcia at AT&T Stadium, which will also host the April 16 Showtime PPV event.
Ugas attempts his second WBA welterweight title defense. The 35-year-old Cuban boxer—who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics—claimed a secondary version of the title in a twelve-round win over Abel Ramos in September 2020, receiving an upgrade to WBA ‘Super’ champion last January. Ugas validated his reign in a competitive but clear points win over legendary Manny Pacquiao, replacing an injured Spence atop the August 21 Fox Sports PPV from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
ChocolateGiddyUp
Superstar
Spence Stans didn’t even make they own fight thread for a 3 belt unification 
Bud Stans would never
Bud Stans would never
Spence Stans didn’t even make they own fight thread for a 3 belt unification
Bud Stans would never
shyt i was waiting
but this shyt is like 2 1/2 weeks away lol
OGBobbyJohnson
Veteran
Styles make fights & this is a great matchup
Agent Mulder
Fight The Future
No VADA testing in one of the highest profile championship unification bouts of 2022?
Can you imagine if Canelo didn’t test for one of his title matches right now? They’d be a 10 page thread on here by now.
But no one seems to notice. No one seems to care. Predictable though. Coli hater clowns never keep the same energy
