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Omar Figueroa Jr. is set to take on Sergey Lipinets tonight.
The American former world champion, and Lipinets himself is an erstwhile IBF light weltererweight titlist.
Figuero had been scheduled to take on Adrien Broner but the experienced fighter pulled out, allowing the Kazhakh to step in.
Figueroa went unbeaten in his first 29 fights (28-0-1). But then he hit a rough patch losing back-to-back tilts against former welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas and Abel Ramos, respectively. He cited mental health issues having to do with his most recent showings.
Here is everything you need to know about Omar Figueroa Jr. vs. Sergey Lipinets.
Here is everything you need to know about Omar Figueroa Jr. vs. Sergey Lipinets.
When is Omar Figueroa Jr. vs. Sergey Lipinets tonight?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 20
- Main card: 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. BST
- Main event ring walks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. BST
The main card is set to get underway at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. BST, with the main event ring walks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. BST. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Figueroa vs. Lipinets tonight?
- U.S.: Showtime
- UK: TBA
Showtime will broadcast the fight in the U.S. A UK broadcaster is yet to be announced.
Where is the Figueroa vs. Lipinets fight tonight?
The fight will occur at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
Sergey Lipinets record and bio
- Nationality: Kazakhstani
- Born: March 23, 1989
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: 67"
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 16-2-1 (12KOs)
Omar Figueroa Jr. record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: December 13, 1989
- Height: 5' 7.5"
- Reach: 73"
- Total Fights: 31
- Record: 28-2-1 (19 KOs)
Omar Figueroa Jr. vs. Sergey Lipinets fight card
- Omar Figueroa Jr. vs. Sergey Lipinets; Junior Welterweights
- Alberto Puello vs. Batyr Akhmedov for vacant WBA Junior Welterweight title
- Roger Gutierrez vs. Hector Garcia for Gutierrez’s WBA Junior Lightweight title