American prospect Nico Hernandez is set for his second fight of 2023 when he takes on Ernesto Irias on Friday night.
Hernandez's first contest of the year came in February when he beat Gilberto Mendoza on the judges' scorecards, while Irias will be looking to bring a four fight losing streak to an end in Augusta with a win against the 27-year-old.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Hernandez vs. Irias.
Hernandez vs. Irias fight date, start time
- Date: Friday, June 16
- Time: 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. BST
The event is set to get underway at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST with the main event ringwalks 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 Hernandez vs. Irias?
FITE TV will broadcast the fight in both the U.S. and UK (click here for more information).
Where is the Hernandez vs. Irias fight?
The fight will take place at The Heal Complex in Augusta, Georgia.
Nico Hernandez record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: January 4, 1996
- Height: 5' 4"
- Reach: 66"
- Total fights: 10
- Record: 10-0 (4 KOs)
Ernesto Irias record and bio
- Nationality: Nicaraguan
- Date of birth: June 19, 1995
- Height: 5' 6"
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 23
- Record: 15-7-1 (9 KOs)
Hernandez vs. Irias fight card
- Nico Hernandez vs. Ernesto Irias; Flyweight
- Gordie Russ II vs. Desmond Green; Light middleweight
- Lateef Kayode vs. Chad Davis; Heavyweight
- John Vallejo vs. Demontrez Holliman; Welterweight
- Divante Jones vs. Clay Burns; Super lightweight
- Sir Robert Lee Ellenberg vs. Carl Pansy; Lightweight
- Gerry Robinson vs. Michael Smith; Weight TBA
- Keedric White vs. TBA; Super featherweight
- Morgan Griggie vs. Anthony Michael Linenfelser; Welterweight