Former junior flyweight champion Angel Acosta returns to action tonight live on DAZN, when he comes up against Janel Rivera at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif.
Acosta, previously WBO belt holder, faces fellow Puerto Rican Rivera in a fight he is the favourite for.
Acosta's last fight was a stoppage against the current WBO champion Junto Nakatani in Septmeber, Rivera has lost five consecutive fights.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Acosta vs. Rivera.
Acosta vs. Rivera start time tonight
- Date: Thursday, May 12
- Time: 2 a.m. BST / 9 p.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 4 a.m. BST / 11 p.m. ET
The main card is set to get underway at 2 a.m. BST / 9 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 4 a.m. BST / 11 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
Can I watch Acosta vs. Rivera on DAZN tonight?
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.
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 | ||
| Panasonic Smart TV | ||
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Where is the Acosta vs. Rivera fight tonight?
The fight will take place at the Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio, Calif.
Angel Acosta record and bio
- Nationality: Puerto Rico
- Date of birth: October 18, 1990
- Height: 5' 4"
- Reach: 63"
- Total fights: 25
- Record: 22-3 (21 KOs)
Janiel Rivera record and bio
- Nationality: Puerto Rico
- Date of birth: October 16, 1991
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: 67"
- Total fights: 29
- Record: 18-8-3 (11 KOs)
Acosta vs. Rivera fight card
- Angel Acosta vs. Janel Rivera; Super Flyweight
- Victor Morales vs. Alberto Torres; Featherweight
- Rudy Garcia vs. Diuhl Olguin; Super bantamweight
- Eric Tudor vs. Donte Stubbs; Super welterweight
- Daniel Luna vs. Johnathan Berry; Featherweight
- Jimmy Brenes vs. Hector Perez; Welterweight