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High-stakes showdown: Donaire vs. Santiago added to Spence vs. Crawford mega undercard

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Nonito Donaire’s highly-anticipated bout for the vacant WBC bantamweight title against Alexandro Santiago has been rescheduled and now set to take place on the undercard of Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford on July 29 (July 30 in Manila) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Originally planned as the co-main event for the Frank Martin vs. Artem Harutyunyan fight this weekend, the move to the pay-per-view event provides Donaire with a bigger stage for his title pursuit.

Donaire, who aims to beat his own record as the oldest bantamweight world champion in boxing history at 40 years old, holds an impressive record of 42-7 with 28 knockouts.

His opponent, Santiago, boasts a record of 27-3-5 with 14 knockouts, including a notable draw against former super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas in 2018.

The pay-per-view undercard underwent further changes, as two fights were scrapped due to Viktor Faust’s withdrawal from his bout with Gurgen “Big Gug” Hovhannisyan and Jesus Ramos Jr’s withdrawal from a scheduled fight against Sergio Garcia.

Despite the adjustments, Garcia remains on the card and will now face off against prospect Yoenis Tellez, a 23-year-old Cuban junior middleweight trained by Ronnie Shields.

Donaire’s upcoming fight marks his return to the ring after a 13-month hiatus since his second-round knockout loss to Naoya Inoue in Japan.

On the other hand, Santiago has been on a winning streak, securing three victories in 2022 after a majority decision loss to Gary Antonio Russell in 2021.

With both fighters hungry for success, their clash promises to be an intense battle for the coveted WBC bantamweight title.

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Amir Khan praises Terence Crawford’s mastery and predicts unanimous decision victory over Errol Spence Jr.

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Amir Khan praises Terence Crawford’s mastery and predicts unanimous decision victory over Errol Spence Jr.

mir Khan, who shared the ring with Terence Crawford in a 2019 bout, has formed a unique bond with the welterweight sensation.

And just a few weeks remaining until Crawford’s highly anticipated showdown with Errol Spence Jr., Khan finds himself in a prime position to make some intriguing predictions.

Despite suffering a defeat against Crawford, Khan trained with him and his team in preparation for his grudge match against Kell Brook in 2022.

Khan’s firsthand experience has left him in awe of Crawford’s abilities, leading him to confidently predict a unanimous decision victory for “Bud” over Errol Spence Jr. during a recent interview with FightHub.

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Former world champion Andre Berto makes bold prediction for Crawford-Spence Jr. clash

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ormer world champion Andre Berto makes bold prediction for Crawford-Spence Jr. clash

n the lead-up to the epic showdown between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr., boxing fans and experts find themselves captivated by the heated debates surrounding the fight’s outcome.

Adding fuel to the fire is the prediction of former WBC and IBF Welterweight champion Andre Berto, a seasoned veteran with a storied career.

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Terrence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr.: The Battle for Welterweight Supremacy

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Terrence Crawford TKOs Errol Spence Jr. to become undisputed welterweight king

n a much-anticipated showdown, boxing fans are eagerly awaiting the clash between Terrence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr., set to take place on July 29, 2023.

This bout is undoubtedly the biggest fight of the year, and both fighters wasted no time in making their presence felt at the press conference, held to announce the official confirmation of the event.

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