Lewis Ritson is back in action as he headlines a card in Newcastle to take on Dejan Zlaticanin.
The 28-year-old lightweight, a former British world champin, is up against a 37-year-old Montenegrin with plenty of experience.
It marks a swift return to the ring for Ritson who fought back in December 2021 to defeat Christian Uruzquieta.
Zlaticanini last fought in September, when he lost to Zaur Abdullaev as he challenged for the WBC silver title at 135lbs.
Here's everything you need to know about Ritson vs. Zlaticanin .
When is Ritson vs. Zlaticanin? Date, start time
- Date: Friday, March 25
- Main card: 12.30 p.m. ET / 4.30 p.m. GMT
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 6 p.m. ET / 10 p.m. GMT
The main card is set to get underway at 12.30 p.m. ET / 4.30 p.m. GMT with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 6 p.m. ET / 10 p.m. GMT. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard bouts.
What channel/stream is Ritson vs. Zlaticanin?
- U.S.: Fubo Sports Network
- UK: Eurosport 1
Fubo Sports Network will broadcast the fight in the U.S., while Eurosport has been named the UK's broadcaster.
Where is the Ritson vs. Zlaticanin fight?
The fight takes place at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, England.
Lewis Ritson record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of Birth: September 22, 1993
- Height: 5' 10"
- Reach: 70"
- Total Fights: 24
- Record: 22-2 (13 KOs)
Dejan Zlaticanin Record and Bio
- Nationality: Montenegrin
- Date of Birth: April 24, 1984
- Height: 5'4"
- Reach: 65"
- Total Fights: 27
- Record: 24-3 (16 KOs)
Ritson vs. Zlaticanin fight card
- Lewis Ritson vs. Dejan Zlaticanin; Lightweight
- Troy Williamson vs Mason Cartwright; for Williamson's British super welterweight title
- Thomas Patrick Ward vs Alexis Boureima Kabore; featherweight
- Pat McCormack vs Danny Mendoza; welterweight
- Mark Dickinson vs Peter Kramer; super middleweight
- Joe Laws vs TBA; super welterweight
- Joe Maphosa vs TBA; super flyweight
- Ben Rees vs TBA; middleweight