Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for huge boxing clash
BOXING kicks off 2021 with a bang as Ryan Garcia readies himself for a fight with Luke Campbell.
Garcia, who’s relatively untested as a fighter in the lightweight division, will take on two-time world title challenger and Olympic gold-medallist Campbell in a WBC lightweight title eliminator.
Fans of the sport are in eagerly anticipating the match-up, which puts the winner right into a world title picture next year.
Garcia and Campbell signed the deal to fight earlier this year, with Golden Boy Promotions to promote the event in the U.S.
When is Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell?
- Garcia’s huge clash with Campbell was supposed to take place this weekend on December 5 in California.
- However, Campbell tested positive for coronavirus, putting the fight back until January 2, 2021.
What channel is Garcia vs Campbell and can it be live streamed?
- It’s expected that Garcia vs Campbell will be shown live on DAZN UK, which launches on December 19 with Canelo Alvarez vs Liam Smith.
- Garcia’s promoters Golden Boy, and Campbell’s Matchroom, are both tied into deals with DAZN in the U.S. and will likely now see shows from across the pond broadcasted on the streaming platform in the UK.
- The fight will take place in the U.S., with no venue yet to be confirmed.
- Garcia vs Campbell will be available for streaming on the DAZN app, which you will be able to subscribe to for just £1.99 per month.
- The DAZN app can be downloaded onto a mobile, tablet device or onto a smart TV.
What time does Garcia vs Campbell start?
- When the fight was scheduled for December 5, it was expected that Garcia vs Campbell would get underway at midnight UK time, in order to allow fans to watch Errol Spence Jr vs Danny Garcia and Tyson Fury, who is also no longer fighting this weekend.
- With Garcia vs Campbell no longer expected to clash with any other boxing events – ring walks for the main event could begin at around 4am UK time in the early hours of January 3.
Garcia vs Campbell undercard
While a full card has yet to be announced, it’s expected to be littered with Golden Boy prospects.
Rene Alvarado was due to defend his title against Roger Gutierrez on the card when it was scheduled for December 5, and could fight on January 2.
Exciting welterweight Blair Cobbs is also likely to be on the undercard.