The middleweight boxing scene is abuzz as Steven Butler is gearing up to face Steve Rolls in Montreal. Butler is coming off a recent win against Ivan Alvarez, while Rolls is looking to bounce back from a loss to Austin Williams. The fight is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, with the action set to kick off around 7 p.m. ET. The main event ringwalks are anticipated to happen around 11 p.m. ET. Fans in the U.S. can catch all the action live on ESPN+.
The undercard for the Butler vs. Rolls fight includes matchups such as Osleys Iglesias vs. Marcelo Coceres, Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse vs. Abril Argentina Vidal, and Arthur Biyarslanov vs. Cristian Palma. A variety of weight classes will be represented, offering fans a diverse range of boxing styles to enjoy.
Friday, March 8: Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou
On Friday, the highly anticipated bout between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou will take place, streamed live worldwide on DAZN, PPV.com, and Sky Sports in the UK. Joshua is coming off a dominating victory over Otto Wallin and is now set to take on Ngannou in Riyadh. Despite Ngannou’s strong boxing debut against Tyson Fury, where he knocked Fury down, he is considered the underdog in this matchup. The fight is expected to start around 11 p.m. UK time, with streaming options available for fans in various countries.
The fight card for Joshua vs. Ngannou includes other exciting matchups such as Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker for Zhang’s WBO interim heavyweight title, Rey Vargas vs Nick Ball for Vargas’ WBC featherweight title, and Israil Madrimov vs. Magomed Kurbanov for the vacant WBA super welterweight title. This event is set to be a thrilling night of boxing action, with each fight promising to deliver excitement and suspense to viewers.
Friday, March 8: Azael Villar vs. Jairo Noriega
Also on Friday, Azael Villar from Panama will face Spain’s Jairo Noriega in a 12-round headliner at the Pharaoh’s Casino in Managua, Nicaragua. With Villar boasting 20 victories, 2 defeats, and 4 stalemates, and Noriega holding an impeccable record of 13 wins, including 3 by knockout, this matchup promises to be a compelling showdown. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+, starting at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
The undercard for the Villar vs. Noriega fight features matchups such as Eveling Ortega vs. Yanissa Castrellon, Harvin Aguirre vs. Josue Alvarado, Gerardo Sanchez vs. Edwin Cano, and Michael Carmona vs. Tomas Villar. Each bout offers a unique mix of talent and skills, making for an exciting evening of boxing entertainment.
This weekend is packed with thrilling boxing matchups that are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. From middleweight showdowns to heavyweights battles, there is something for every boxing enthusiast to enjoy. Make sure to tune in and witness the action unfold live as these fighters step into the ring and compete for victory.