There is live boxing in Texas on Saturday night shown live on DAZN as Murodjon Akhmadaliev faces Marlon Tapales, with the Uzbek fighter defending his IBF and WBA super bantamweight belts.
Akhmadaliev most recently fought Ronny Rios when he defended his straps in June last year.
Tapales was last in the ring against Jose Estrella when he won by knockout at the Dignity Health Sports Park in May 2022.
Here's everything you need to know about Akhmadaliev vs. Tapales.
When is Akhmadaliev vs. Tapales? Date, start time
- Date: Saturday, April 8
- Start time: 8:00 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST
- Akhmadaliev vs. Tapales ringwalks (approx): 10:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 a.m. BST
The main card is set to get underway at 8:00 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST with the Akhmadaliev vs. Tapales ringwalks scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 a.m. BST. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
Can I watch Akhmadaliev vs. Tapales on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe. You can sign up for a subscription here .
However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
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:
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Where is Akhmadaliev vs. Tapales?
The fight will take place at Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio, Texas.
Murodjon Akhmadaliev record and bio
- Nationality: Uzbek
- Date of birth: November 2, 1994
- Height: 5' 5.5"
- Reach: 68"
- Total fights: 11
- Record: 11-0 (8 KOs)
Marlon Tapales record and bio
- Nationality: Filipino
- Date of birth: March 23, 1992
- Height: 5' 4"
- Reach: 65"
- Total fights: 39
- Record: 36-3 (19 KOs)
Akhmadaliev vs. Tapales card
- Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez vs. Cristian Gonzalez; For the vacant WBO flyweight title
- Murodjon Akhmadaliev vs. Marlon Tapales; For Akhmadaliev’s WBA/IBF junior featherweight title
- Raymond Ford vs. Jessie Magdaleno; WBA featherweight eliminator
- Thomas Mattice vs. Ramiro Cesena; Junior lightweight
- Israil Madrimov vs. Raphael Igbokwe; Middleweight
- Marc Castro vs. Ricardo Lopez; Lightweight
- Khalil Coe vs. Aaron Casper; Light heavyweight
- Jesus Martinez vs. Jose Lopez; Junior featherweight