Despite a change of opponent, Carl Frampton will finally get his first action of 2020 on Saturday.
Frampton (27-2, 15 KOs) headlines BT Sport's card from their own studios in London, as live boxing continues to work around the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
He will face Aberdeen's Darren Traynor (16-3, 7 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight contest after originally-scheduled opponent Vahram Vardanyan pulled out due to a visa issue.
The Scottish underdog fancies his chances against the former world champion.
"It's Carl Frampton, a big name, but why not?" former British super-featherweight title challenger Traynor told BBC Scotland.
"It's massive for me, a life-changing fight, so fingers crossed I do the business.
"It will build my confidence and it's an opportunity to get myself back up on to the big stage."
In chief support, London 2012 and Rio 2016 veteran Michael Conlan (13-0, 7 KOs) looks to continue his unbeaten professional career when he meets Sofiane Takoucht (35-4, 13 KOs) in a 10-round featherweight attraction.
“I think you’ll see a different Michael Conlan. Maybe more aggressive,” the Irishman said. “We’ll see what happens when I’m out there.”
“I know there are other things I can do. I’ve always known I can be more aggressive. Sometimes I think to myself, ‘What’s the point?’ if I can completely outbox this guy without being touched.
"This sport is about longevity. It’s about coming out with your senses intact and money in the bank. That won’t be my problem. It’s not something where I think I need to do it. I just want to do it. Maybe you’ll see it. But maybe I’ll change my mind during the fight.”
Here's the complete guide to the card:
Frampton vs. Traynor, Conlan vs. Takoucht fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 15
- Time: 8 p.m. BST/2:30 p.m. ET
The fight card begins at 8 p.m. BST with Carl Frampton’s main event fight expected to begin ringwalks around 10:30 p.m. BST/5:30 p.m. ET.
Frampton vs. Traynor, Conlan vs. Takoucht TV channel, live stream
- U.K.: BT Sport
- U.S.: ESPN+, ESPN
In the U.K., BT Sport 2 will be showing the fight card from 8 p.m. before BT Sport 1 takes over for the main event from 10:30 p.m. ET.
In the U.S., action begins at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN+ before switching to ESPN at 4 p.m. ET.
Where is Frampton vs. Traynor taking place?
The action comes live from BT Sport studios in London.
Frampton vs. Traynor, Conlan vs. Takoucht full fight card
- Carl Frampton vs Darren Traynor, 10-round lightweight bout
- Michael Conlan vs Sofiane Takoucht, 10-round featherweight bout
- Archie Sharp vs Jeff Ofori, 10 rounds for the WBO European super-featherweight title
- Troy Williamson vs Harry Scarff, 10 rounds for the IBF European super-welterweight title
- Paddy Donovan vs Des Newton, 6-round welterweight bout