John Riel Casimero is set for his first fight of 2023 on Saturday when he takes on Fillipus Nghitumbwa.
Casimero will be full of confidence coming into this contest after knocking out Ryo Akaho in the second round of their contest last December and will fancy his chances against the Namibian.
Here's everything you need to know about Casimero vs. Nghitumbwa.
When is Casimero vs. Nghitumbwa? Date, start time
- Date: Saturday, May 13
- Start time: 1 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. BST
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 4 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. BST
The event is set to get underway at 1 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. BST with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 4 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. BST. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Casimero vs. Nghitumbwa?
The fight will be broadcast in both the U.S. and UK on FITE TV (click here for more information).
Where is Casimero vs. Nghitumbwa?
The fight will take place at the Okada Manila Hotel and Casiono in Paranaque City, Philippines.
John Riel Casimero record and bio
- Nationality: Filipino
- Date of birth: February 13, 1989
- Height: 5' 4"
- Reach: 64"
- Total fights: 36
- Record: 32-4 (22 KOs)
Fillipus Nghitumbwa record and bio
- Nationality: Namibian
- Date of birth: October 29, 1995
- Height: 5' 5"
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 13
- Record: 12-1 (11 KOs)
Casimero vs. Nghitumbwa card
- John Riel Casimero vs. Fillipus Nghitumbwa; Super bantamweight
- Takeshi Inoue vs. Weljon Mindoro; Light middleweight
- Arnel Baconaje vs. Jhon Gemino; Super featherweight
- Ayumu Hanada vs. Vince Paras; Flyweight
- Jun Ikegawa vs. Carlo Demecillo; Super bantamweight
- Giemel Magramo vs. Phissanu Chimsunthom; Super flyweight
- John Vincent Pangga vs. Jonathan Francisco; Super flyweight