Joseph Diaz finds himself top of the bill in Long Beach, California, when he takes on Mercito Gesta in a lightweight contest.
Tonight's card was set to be headlined by Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez's light heavyweight clash with Gabe Rosado, however, this fight was then cancelled after the Mexican failed to make weight.
Now it's a chance for Diaz to prove that he can still be a serious contender at 135lbs after losing his last two fights.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Diaz vs. Gesta.
Diaz vs. Gesta fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, March 18
- Time: 8 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. GMT
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. GMT
The main card is set to get underway at 8 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. GMT with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. GMT. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
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.
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:
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Where is the Diaz vs. Gesta fight?
The fight will take place at The Walter Pyramid, Long Beach, California.
Joseph Diaz record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Age: 30
- Height: 5' 6"
- Reach: 64"
- Total fights: 36
- Record: 32-3-1 (15 KOs)
Mercito Gesta record and bio
- Nationality: Filipino
- Age: 35
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: 68"
- Total fights: 39
- Record: 33-3-3 (17 KOs)
Diaz vs. Gesta fight card
- Joseph Diaz vs. Mercito Gesta; Lightweight
- Oscar Duarte Jurado vs. Alex Martin; Lightweight
- Eric Tudor vs. Damoni Cato-Cain; Light middleweight
- Patricio Manuel vs. Hien Huynh; Super featherweight
- Dalis Kaleiopu vs. Jonathan Perez; Super featherweight
- Jorge Chavez vs. Bryan Perez; Featherweight