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Ilunga Makabu vs. Badou Jack: Date, start time, TV channel and live stream

Ilunga Makabu vs. Badou Jack: Date, start time, TV channel and live streamDAZN

Ilunga Makubu hopes to retain his WBC cruiserweight belt against Badou Jack on Sunday.

The Congolese fighter had been linked with a clash with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in the past but now faces Jack.

Makubu's last fight was against Thabiso Mchunu in January last year, which he won by split decision.

Jack defeated Richard Rivera, also by split decision, in August 2022.

With the card set, 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? 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.

What channel can I watch/stream Makubu vs. Jack?

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 DevicesTV & Streaming DevicesGame Consoles
iPhone, iPadAmazon Fire TVPlaystation 4
Android phones, tabletsAmazon Fire TV StickPlaystation 5
Amazon Fire tabletAndroid TVXBox One
 Apple TVXBox Series X | S
 Google Chromecast 
 LG Smart TV, Smartcast 
 Panasonic Smart TV 
 Samsung Smart TV 
 Sony Smart TV 

Where is the Makubu vs. Jack fight?

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