Ilunga Makubu will attempt to defend his WBC cruiserweight championship hwne he comes up against Badou Jack tonight.
The Congolese contender had been linked with a title fight against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in the past but now will take on Jack.
Makubu's last bout was against Thabiso Mchunu in January 2022, which he won via a split decision.
Jack most recently defeated Richard Rivera, also by split decision, in August last year.
With the card agreed, DAZN viewers can watch the clash on the service in Brazil for R$49.90 and in Canada for CAD $49.99.
Here's everything you need to know about Makubu vs. Jack.
When is Makubu vs. Jack tonight? Date, start time
- Date: Sunday, February 26
- Main card: 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET
- Makubu vs. Jack ringwalks (approx): 9 p.m. GMT / 4 p.m. ET
The main card is set to get underway at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET with the Makubu vs. Jack ringwalks scheduled for 9 p.m. GMT / 4 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
Can I watch/stream Makubu vs. Jack on DAZN in Canada and Brazil tonight?
The card will stream live on DAZN PPV in the Brazil for R$49.90, and Canada for CAD $49.99 click here for more information.
Fans in the U.S. can purchase the fight on ESPN+ PPV (click here for more information), UK fans meanwhile can watch the fight on BT Sport Box Office.
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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Where is the Makubu vs. Jack fight tonight?
The fight will take place in Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Ilunga Makubu record and bio
- Nationality: Congolese
- Date of Birth: November 8, 1987
- Height: 6' 0"
- Reach: 74"
- Total Fights: 31
- Record: 29-2 (25 KOs)
Badou Jack record and bio
- Nationality: Swedish
- Date of Birth: October 31, 1983
- Height: 6' 1"
- Reach: 73"
- Total Fights: 33
- Record: 27-3-3 (16 KOs)
Makubu vs. Jack fight card
- Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury; Weight TBA
- Ilunga Makabu vs. Badou Jack; For Makabu's WBC cruiserweight title
- Ashton Sylve vs. Maxwell Awuku; Lightweight
- Bader Samreen vs. Viorel Simion; Lightweight
- Muhsin Cason vs. Taryel Jafarov; Cruiserweight
- Adam Saleh vs. Stuart Kellogg; Super lightweight
- Ziyad Almaayouf vs. Ronnald Martinez; Super lightweight