Errol Spence Jr vs Shawn Porter betting odds

Can You Handle ‘The Truth’? Porter Faces Toughest Career Test Against Spence Jr

The pick of this weekend’s boxing sees undefeated IBF welterweight champion, Errol ‘The Truth’ Spence Jr, face up against the WBC welterweight champion Shawn ‘Showtime’ Porter in an all-American bout. With two belts on the line, here GentingBet previews the matchup and rounds up the best of the betting on offer.  

With 25 wins from 25 fights, Spence Jr enters the fight as the bookies favourite @ 1/10 on to get the win. Porter, meanwhile, comes in as a 6/1 outsider. Despite being the underdog, Porter has won each of his last four fights and will be confident of pulling off an upset. The Ohio native is known for his aggressive fighting style and will look to make things uncomfortable for Spence Jr right from the first bell. With four of his last five wins coming via decision, punters could find value in Porter to win on points @ 9/1.

On the flip side, Spence Jr is rightly considered amongst the best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing. The 29-year-old has both the height and reach advantage over Porter and possesses an impressive knockout record, having won 21 of his 25 fights via that method. Indeed, nine of his previous 11 wins have come inside 12 rounds so a win by KO/TKO/DQ/TD @ 9/5 could offer a good return.

Errol Spence Jr takes on Shawn Porter at Staples Center, Los Angeles. For the latest fight odds, visit GentingBet.