It is an exciting night for boxing fans with Leigh Wood, Michael Conlan and Lawrence Okolie all in action tonight.
Attention will first turn to Northern Ireland with Conlan challenging Lopez for a world title, as he looks to reclaim gold on his home soil. Lopez beat Warrington last time out and it will be a tricky challenge for the star who could look to challenge the winner of the rematch tonight between Lara and Wood.
Shortly after in Manchester, Wood will be looking for revenge against the rugged Mexican who stole his world title with a demolition job earlier this year. And finally a huge cruiserweight domestic clash sees Okolie defend his WBO belt against former stablemate Chris Billam-Smith in his rival's hometown Bournemouth.
Here is all you need to know ahead of a very busy night of boxing action...
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Luis Alberto Lopez v Michael Conlan
When is the fight and what time does it start in the UK?
The contest will take place tonight at the SSE Arena, Belfast. The undercard will begin in an early start at 4pm, with ring walks for the main event scheduled at 9pm. Action will then unfold at approximately 9:15pm with a potential clash against the other two domestic headline acts.
How to watch via TV and live stream
The showdown between Conlan and Lopez will be shown exclusively live on BT Sport 2 with coverage of the event starting at 6:30pm. This will be available on thr traditional TV platforms, with BT Sport customers also able to live stream the fights at no extra cost to their standard subscription via the app using their mobile, tablet or computer devices.
Full fight card
Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Michael Conlan - IBF featherweight title
Nick Ball vs. Ludomo Lumati
Anthony Cacace vs. Damian Wrzesinski
Conor Quinn vs. Juan Hinostroza
Padraig McCrory vs. Diego Ramirez
Pierce O'Leary vs. Alin Ciorceri
William Hayden vs. Jordan Ellison
Kieran Molloy vs. Lesther Espino
Fearghus Quinn vs. Ruben Angulo
Kurt Walker vs. Maicol Velazco
James Freeman vs. Jordan Grannum
Callum Thompson vs. Marian Istrate
Odds
Lopez 1/1
Conlan 4/5
Quotes corner
Lopez: “I want to show that I am a true champion. I’ve always been the ‘B side’ throughout my entire career, beating prospects. Now as a world champion I’m going to do more of the same. I want to finish Michael Conlan and then face the other world champions.”
Conlan: “I’m expecting the best Luis Alberto Lopez. I think he’s going to bring everything. He is going to be in the best condition. He’s going to try to knock me out, so I’m prepared for everything he’s going to try to do. I respect him as a fighter, but on Saturday night, I will be champion.”
Mauricio Lara v Leigh Wood 2
When is the fight and what time does it start in the UK?
Wood's huge rematch with Lara will be staged at the AO Arena in Manchester tonight. Undercard action is expected to kick off at 7pm on the broadcast, with main event ring walks scheduled for 10:23pm according to broadcaster DAZN. This could be changed to 10pm to avoid a clash with the other fights, and will also be subject to change in relation to the duration of the undercard fights.
How to watch via TV and live stream
The event will be exclusively broadcast live on DAZN and users can watch the fight as part of their standard subscription to the streaming service. A subscription to DAZN currently costs £9.99 a month providing viewers sign up for a 12-month term and you can purchase one here. Alternatively, viewers can purchase a flexible pass priced at £19.99 which is able to be cancelled at 30-days notice.
Boxing fans are now also able to watch the event via Sky channel 429, while it can also be caught on multiple devices including laptop, smart TV and through the mobile app.
Full fight card
Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood - WBA featherweight title
Jack Catterall vs Darragh Foley
Terri Harper vs Ivana Habazin - for WBA super-welterweight title
Campbell Hatton vs Michal Bulik
Danny Ball vs Jamie Robinson
Aqib Fiaz vs Costin Ion
Aaron Bowen vs Aljaz Venko
William Crolla vs Joe Hardy
Odds
Lara 1/3
Wood 9/4
Quotes corner
Lara: "I’ll be looking for that knockout from the very first round. Big things are to come but first I have to, as I have said, cement that victory. Leigh Wood isn’t just any boxer, it will be a difficult fight but it is about continuing and cementing that victory and making history in this sport."
Wood: " Whatever is takes on Saturday night I’m coming away with a win. This is what gets me up for it, I can’t lose. I can’t afford to lose. That could be the end of the road for me. It’s a long road to come back from. That’s why I’m not thinking about losing, I’ve done everything I can do to win. I’m confident in winning. I know what I need to do to win. I know what I can’t afford to do."
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Lawrence Okolie v Chris Billam-Smith
When is the fight and what time does it start in the UK?
Okolie's title defence against Billam-Smith will be held at the Vitality Stadium in his rival's hometown Bournemouth. The undercard action will get underway at 7pm with ring walks for the headline attraction set to take place at 10pm. The action will unfold shortly afterwards at around 10:15pm but this will be subject to change to prevent clashes in main events on the night.
How to watch via TV and live stream
Okolie's domestic dust-up with Billam-Smith will be broadcast exclusively on Sky Sports Action in the UK. Fans with a standard subscription to the platform can catch the fights at no extra cost. You can also watch the event via the Sky Go downloadable player or on the Sky Sports app which is available on your mobile, tablet and smart TV devices.
Full fight card
Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith - WBO Cruiserweight title
Mikael Lawal vs Isaac Chamberlain
Lee Cutler vs Stanley Stannard
Michael McKinson vs Lebin Morales
Mace Ruegg vs Dean Dodge
Lewis Edmondson vs Petar Nosic
Alireza Ghadiri vs Jonatas Rodrigo Gomes de Oliveira
Sam Eggington vs Joe Pigford
Karriss Artingstall vs Jade Taylor
Odds
Okolie 2/7
Billam-Smith 7/2
Quotes corner
Okolie: "I'm coming to make an extremely big statement. I'm my own man on my own journey and there's stuff that I want and need and I'm ready to fight for it. I've shown time and time again I'm ready to take the risk and do what needs to be done. I can say I'm in amazing shape and I'm coming to do a job. So I'm going to have to be devastating and he's going to make it very easy for me."
Billam-Smith: "Lawrence is obviously a very big one-punch puncher, but if you look at my last fight it shows that I can punch. It's got all the ingredients to be a really special night. Everything from it being two Brits for a world title, for me being in the stadium. But also being old gym-mates, old trainer etc. There's a real story to it for me and I just thrive off of that and let that fuel me."
