There is an opportunity for either Melvin Lopez or Emmanuel Rodriguez to secure the vacant IBF bantamweight world title tonight.
Lopez most recently beat Jobert Alvarez in December 2022, securing a split decision victory in Orlando, Florida.
Rodriguez defeated Gary Antonio Russell after an early finish to their contest when Rodriguez suffered a cut from an accidental headbutt, back in October 2022.
Here's everything you need to know about Lopez vs. Rodriguez tonight.
When is Lopez vs. Rodriguez tonight? Date, start time
- Date: Saturday, August 12
- Start time: 9 p.m ET / 2 a.m. UK
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK
The card is due to start at 9 p.m EDT / 2 a.m. BST, with main event ringwalks expected for approximately 11 p.m. EDT / 4 a.m. BST. This could change depending on the lengths of the fights on the undercard.
What channel/stream is Lopez vs. Rodriguez tonight?
- U.S.: Showtime
- UK: TBC
In the U.S. Showtime will carry the fight on PPV. There is no confirmed broadcaster in the UK for the fight yet.
Where is Lopez vs. Rodriguez being held tonight?
The fight takes place at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon, Maryland.
Melvin Lopez record and bio
- Nationality: Nicaraguan
- Date of birth: November 12, 1997
- Height: 5' 6"
- Reach: 68"
- Total fights: 30
- Record: 29-1 (19 KOs)
Emmanuel Rodriguez record and bio
- Nationality: Puerto Rican
- Date of birth: August 8, 1992
- Height: 5' 6"
- Reach: 66.5"
- Total fights: 23
- Record: 21-2 (13 KOs)
Lopez vs. Rodriguez card
- Melvin Lopez vs. Emmanuel Rodriguez; For the vacant IBF bantamweight title
- Travon Marshall vs. Gabriel Maestre; Welterweight
- Gary Antuanne Russell vs. Kent Cruz; Super lightweight
- Marcus Browne vs. Adrian Taylor; Cruiserweight
- Jose Benavidez Jr. vs. Sladan Janjanin; Middleweight
- Jesse Hart vs. Elio Heraldo Trosch; Light heavyweight
- Damien Vazquez vs. Jeronil Borres; Bantamweight
- Daniel Blancas vs. Devaun Lee; Super middleweight
- David A. Whitmire vs. Jordy Tientcheu; Light middleweight
- Michael Angeletti vs. Jonathan Lopez Marcano; Bantamweight