DAZN will show Joel Diaz Jr. vs Mercito Gesta this Thursday around the world.
The super lightweight clash comes live from California on a Golden Boy Card.
Golden Boy chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya said: “It has been Golden Boy’s home in the Coachella Valley, and we are excited to bring a DAZN fight night that they will enjoy for the first time in 2022.”
Diaz last fought in August in TIjuana when he defeated Francisco Gabriel Pina by knockout, while Gesta's last fight was way back in November 2019, when he drew at 135lbs with Carlos Morales in Los Angeles.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Diaz vs. Gesta.
Diaz vs. Gesta fight date, start time
- Date: Thursday, April 21
- Time: 9:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 a.m. GMT
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 a.m. GMT
The main card is scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 a.m. GMT with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 11:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 a.m. GMT. These timings are subject to change due to the length of the undercard bouts.
Can I watch Diaz vs. Gesta on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe. You can sign up for a subscription here . However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
Joel Diaz Jr. vs. Mercito Gesta will be available on Saturday, April 16, with a DAZN subscription in over 200 countries. Click here for more information.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
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| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV | Playstation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Amazon Fire TV Stick | Playstation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Android TV | XBox One |
| Apple TV | XBox Series X | S | |
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| LG Smart TV, Smartcast | ||
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Where else can I watch the fight?
Live look-ins covering the end of fight cards will be available exclusively on Buzzer, the mobile platform that provides short-form access to live sports . This will include major moments (KOs, knockdowns, highlight reel exchanges, etc.) as well as post-fight comments from the stars themselves. For more information and to download the app, please click here .
NOTE: Buzzer is currently available only to fight fans in the United States.
Where is the Diaz vs. Gesta fight?
The fight takes place at the Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California.
Joel Diaz Jr. record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: March 25, 1992
- Height: 5' 8"
- Reach: 68.5"
- Total fights: 28
- Record: 26-2 (22 KOs)
Mercito Gesta record and bio
- Nationality: Filipino
- Date of birth: June 19, 1987
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: 68"
- Total fights: 38
- Record: 32-3-3 (17 KOs)
Diaz vs. Gesta fight card
- Joel Diaz Jr. vs. Mercito Gesta; Super lightweight
- Jousce Gonzalez vs. Jairo Lopez; Lightweight
- Jorge Chavez vs. Miguel Marquez; Super featherweight
- Manuel Flores vs. Victor Ruiz; Super bantamweight
- Jan Salvatierra vs. Ernie Marquez; Flyweight