What time does Josh Warrington v Alberto Lopez start? Ring-walks, how to watch and full running order for Leeds Arena card

Ben McKenna
By Ben McKenna
Published 10th Dec 2022, 10:17 BST

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Josh Warrington puts his IBF featherweight title on the line against Mexican Alberto Lopez in Leeds tonight.

In an action-packed evening, Ebanie Bridges will defend her IBF bantamweight belt against Shannon O'Connell while a host of Yorkshire fighters will feature on the undercard.

The boxing will pause between 7pm and 9pm for England’s World Cup quarter-final against France in Qatar with the match to be screened live at the Leeds Arena. The boxing will resume from 9pm, depending on extra time and penalties.

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Ahead of Warrington’s first title defence since beating Kiko Martinez in March, here’s everything you need to know.

Leeds, UK: Josh Warrington defends his IBF Featherweight Title tonight. Picture: Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing.Leeds, UK: Josh Warrington defends his IBF Featherweight Title tonight. Picture: Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing.
Leeds, UK: Josh Warrington defends his IBF Featherweight Title tonight. Picture: Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing.

What time does it start?

The main ring-walks are expected to begin at around 10.35pm, although that is subject to delay based on the length of England’s game against France and how long the earlier fights last.

How can I watch?

DAZN has exclusive rights for the bout. A subscription costs £7.99 per month and can be cancelled at anytime. The streaming service is available on desktop at DAZN.com but can also be streamed via mobiles, games consoles and through Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV sticks. For a full list of devices supported on DAZN, click HERE.

Where is the fight?

The contest takes place at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.

Full card and running order

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Josh Warrington vs. Luis Alberto Lopez; For Warrington's IBF world featherweight title

Ebanie Bridges vs. Shannon O'Connell; For Bridges' IBF women's world bantamweight title

Felix Cash vs. Celso Neves; Middleweight

James Metcalf vs. Courtney Pennington; Light middleweight

Hopey Price vs. Sofiane Takoucht; Super bantamweight

Shannon Courtenay vs. Gemma Ruegg; Women's super bantamweight

Junaid Bostan vs. Aljaz Venko; Light middleweight

Calum French vs. Kurt Jackson; Lightweight

Rhiannon Dixon vs. Kristine Shergold; Women's lightweight

Cory O'Regan vs. Jordan Ellison; Lightweight

Mali Wright vs. TBA; Light heavyweight

Koby McNamara vs. Nabil Ahmed; Bantamweight

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