The undefeated pairing of Angel Ayala and Dave Apolinario will compete for the vacant IBF flyweight title in Mexico City tonight.
Jesse Rodriguez vacated his IBF flyweight title ahead of a move back up to the super flyweight division, leaving the IBF to order this clash that will headline the event.
Angel Ayala has never fought outside his home country and comes into the bout having defeated Felix Alvarado in October. His opponent is Filipino southpaw, Dave Apolinario, whose last two wins came in Japan.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Ayala vs. Apolinario.
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Ayala vs. Apolinario fight date, start time
- Date: Friday 9 August
- Time: 9 p.m. ET/ 2 a.m. UK
- Main event ringwalks (approx): TBC
The event starts at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. UK time, with the ringwalks for Ayala vs. Apolinario yet to be confirmed.
What channel/stream is Ayala vs. Apolina?
- U.S.: ESPN+
- UK: TBA
The fight will be streamed on ESPN+ in the U.S. (click here for more information).
Where is the Ayala vs. Apolina fight?
The fight will take place at the Arroyo Restaurant in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
Angel Ayala record and bio
- Nationality: Mexican
- Date of birth: May 11, 2000
- Height: 5' 10"
- Reach: 69.7"
- Total fights: 17
- Record: 17-0-0 (7 KOs)
Dave Apolinario record and bio
- Nationality: Filipino
- Date of birth: January 20, 1999
- Height: 5' 5"
- Reach: 65"
- Total fights: 20
- Record: 20-0-0 (14 KOs)
Ayala vs. Apolina fight card
- Angel Ayala vs. Dave Apolinario for the vacant IBF flyweight title