Former junior middleweight title challengers lock horns on Saturday night from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn., as Erickson Lubin meets Terrell Gausha in a WBC title eliminator.
Since coming up short against Jermell Charlo for the WBC belt in October 2017, Lubin has inserted himself back into the conversation in a deep 154-pound weight class by reeling off four consecutive victories, with three of those coming inside the distance. In his last time out, the 24-year beat Nathaniel Gallimore by unanimous decision. While giving props to Gausha for what he has accomplished, Lubin feels he's only a roadblock to securing another crack at a world title.
“I respect him as a fighter, but I don’t think Gausha is on my level,” Lubin said in a press release. “He’s standing in my way of becoming a world champion, so I need to take care of business Saturday night, and look good doing it. I have to make a statement in this fight.”
Gausha challenged Erislandy Lara for the WBA title in October 2017 but came up short, losing via unanimous decision. The Ohio native has only fought twice in the aftermath of the Lara fight; a first-round TKO win over Joey Hernandez and a split draw with former world champion Austin Trout in May 2019. Gausha thinks Lubin is the fighter he needs on his resume to put the junior middleweight division on notice.
“This fight is a chance to send a message to all the other fighters at 154 pounds,” Gausha stated in a press release. “I want to control every round against Lubin, and if I get him hurt, I’ll be looking to get him out of there. I’m planning to show the gap between us as fighters. He was the one to call for this fight, but anyone who plays with my name, I make sure to send for them.”
Here's a complete guide to the Lubin vs. Gausha card.
What time is Erickson Lubin vs. Terrell Gausha?
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 19
- Time: 9:15 p.m. ET (main card)
- Main event: 11 p.m. ET (approximate)
The main card begins at 9:15 p.m. ET. Lubin and Gausha are expected to make their ring walks about 11 p.m. ET, although the exact time depends on the length of the earlier bouts.
How to watch Lubin vs. Gausha
- Showtime, Sho.com
Lubin vs. Gausha is available on Showtime and can be streamed on Sho.com.
How much does Lubin vs. Gausha cost?
The Erickson Lubin vs. Terrell Gausha fight is not on pay-per-view and is available only on Showtime.
Where is the Lubin vs. Gausha fight?
Lubin will fight Gausha at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn. It will mark the first time Lubin and Gausha have fought at the venue.
Erickson Lubin record and bio
- Name: Erickson Lubin
- Nationality: American
- Born: Oct. 1, 1995
- Height: 5-9½
- Reach: 74½ inches
- Total fights: 23
- Record: 20-1 with 16 knockouts
Terrell Gausha record and bio
- Name: Terrell Gausha
- Nationality: American
- Born: Sept. 9, 1987
- Height: 5-10
- Reach: 72 inches
- Total fights: 23
- Record: 21-1-1 with 10 knockouts
Erickson Lubin vs. Terrell Gausha card
- Erickson Lubin vs. Terrell Gausha in WBC Junior Middleweight title eliminator
- Tugstsogt Nyambayar vs. Eduardo Ramirez in a WBC Featherweight title eliminator
- Jaron Ennis vs. Juan Carlos Abreu; Welterweights