Otabek Kholmatov and Raymond Ford go head-to-head for the vacant WBA world featherweight title.
Kholmatov is undefeated in his 12 fights as a professional and now he is set for his first tilt at a world title.
Ford is also unbeaten in the professional ranks, but will he be able to nullify Kholmatov's punching power which has seen him produce 11 knockouts?
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Kholmatov vs. Ford.
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- Date: Saturday, March 2
- Time: 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK (Sunday)
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK (Sunday)
The event is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Kholmatov vs. Ford tonight?
- U.S.: ESPN+
- UK: Sky Sports
Fans in the U.S. will be able to stream the fight on ESPN+ (click here for more information), while Sky Sports will broadcast the fight in the UK.
Where is the Kholmatov vs. Ford fight tonight?
The fight will take place at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
Otabelk Kholmatov record and bio
- Nationality: Uzbekistan
- Date of birth: July 22, 1998
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 12
- Record: 12-0 (11 KOs)
Raymond Ford record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: March 16, 1999
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 15
- Record: 14-0-1 (7 KOs)
Kholmatov vs. Ford fight card
- Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford; For the vacant WBA world featherweight title
- Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Reiya Abe; For Lopez's IBF world featherweight title
- Brian Norman Jr. vs. Janelson Figueroa Bocachica; Welterweight
- Rohan Polanco vs. Tarik Zaina; Welterweight
- Troy Isley vs. Marcos Hernandez; Middleweight
- Floyd Diaz vs. Edwin Rodriguez; Bantamweight
- Brandon Moore vs. Helaman Olguin; Heavyweight
- Bryce Mills vs. Gerffred Ngayot; Super lightweight
- Nico Ali Walsh vs. Luke Iannuccilli; Middleweight