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July 10, 2023
By: Kirk Jackson
Boxing legend Zab “Super” Judah joined unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. for a virtual press conference, as the fighters discussed their welterweight escapades and attaining undisputed status. The “Legend” and the “Champion” of topic previewed the upcoming welterweight championship unification clash against the WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas.
The highly anticipated unification takes place Saturday, April 16 live on SHOWTIME PPV from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The virtual conversation was hosted by SHOWTIME Boxing commentary analyst Ray Flores.
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Some of the major takeaways from this virtual interview, Judah regards Spence as a throwback fighter and supports Spence, as he would like to pass the undisputed welterweight torch to the Texas native.
There is mutual admiration and respect between the two, as Judah the fellow southpaw, is one of the fighters Spence looked up to coming up in the sport.
Full conversation listed below:
Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis Ugas
Spence vs. Ugas features the WBC and IBF world champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and WBA world champion Yordenis Ugas battling in a welterweight title unification, that headlines a SHOWTIME PPV on Saturday, April 16 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and features exciting lightweight contender Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz taking on veteran former world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in the 10-round co-main event.
The lineup also includes unbeaten Jose Valenzuela battling former world champion Francisco “El Bandido” Vargas in a 10-round lightweight fight, plus unbeaten Cody Crowley faces veteran contender Josesito Lopez in a 10-round duel of all-action welterweights that kicks off the telecast.
Tickets for the April 16 live event at AT&T Stadium, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Man Down Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at SeatGeek.com, the Official Ticketing Provider of AT&T Stadium.