He is a wiser veteran contender now, and taking 22 months off when he pursued a different path, working a regular job, did him good. He thought he was done with boxing. But it ignited something in Ronny Rios, which he believed he had lost—the hunger to challenge at the top. After all, he came languishingly close to claiming a gold strap twice but couldn’t clinch it. But it’s the third time that the American fighter will mount a challenge for a title and he would like to believe that he can get it done. But standing before him is Nick Ball, the British champion, who has already stamped his authority on the division and has shown his class. So, who wins it?

It’s a fight that has swayed the fans and pundits for its theatrical potential. It’s rare you witness a Hollywood-ish scenario playing out in the ring. But it’s happening now, as Rios is possibly on the fag end of his career and his hurrah. If you want to catch the fight live, EssentiallySports has you covered.

Nick Ball vs. Ronny Rio: date, venue, and where can you watch it?

The fight will take place on October 5 at the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, as Ball makes his first title defense before his home crowd. Interestingly, Liverpool City has witnessed some grand events at the same arena. The city folks have enjoyed the Eurovision Song Contest, watched the Davis Cup, and also the World Gymnastics Championships. But nothing delights them more than a homegrown fighter putting on a show for them. How can the fans from other corners of the world watch it then?

If you are an American fan, the procedure is simple. It’s available to stream on ESPN+. If you are a subscriber, then you can just tune in at the right time. Alternatively, a monthly subscription will cost you $10.99, and if you plan to make a longer investment, then the annual subscription will cost $109.99. You can also cancel it anytime. What’s more. If you are a fan from the UK, then you can switch it on TNT Sports. TNT Sports will come as a part of the Discovery+ premium application and web player, and the whole transaction will cost you £30.99/month. But when is the event happening?

When can you watch the event? Major countries and telecast time

• USA (Eastern Time): Main card starts at 2:00 PM, with ring walks at approximately 6:30 PM.
• USA (Pacific Time): Main card at 11:00 AM, ring walks around 3:30 PM.
• UK (GMT): Main card begins at 7:00 PM, with ring walks at 10:30 PM.
• Australia (AEDT): Main card on Sunday, October 6 at 5:00 AM, with ring walks at around 9:30 AM.
• Germany (CEST): Main card starts at 8:00 PM, with ring walks around 11:30 PM.
• South Africa (SAST): Main card at 8:00 PM, with ring walks approximately at 11:30 PM.
• India (IST): Main card on Sunday, October 6, at 11:30 PM, with ring walks around 3:00 AM.
• Japan (JST): Main card on Sunday, October 6, at 3:00 AM, with ring walks around 7:30 AM.
• New Zealand (NZDT): Main card on Sunday, October 6, at 7:00 AM, with ring walks at approximately 11:30 AM.

Undercard details

• Jack Rafferty vs. Henry Turner (for the British and Commonwealth Super Lightweight titles)
• Andrew Cain vs. Lazaro Casseres (Bantamweight)
• Jadier Herrera vs. Oliver Flores (Lightweight)
• James McGivern vs. Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce (Lightweight)
• Brad Strand vs. Marvin Solano (Super Bantamweight)
• Jack Turner vs. Gonzalo Corinaldesi (Bantamweight)
• Nelson Birchall vs. Mark Butler (Super Featherweight)
• Boma Brown vs. Amine Boucetta (Heavyweight)
• Walter Fury vs. Dale Arrowsmith (Light Middleweight)
• Joe Cooper vs. Lukasz Barabasz (Middleweight)
• Lucas Biswana vs. Jakub Laskowski (Super Lightweight)

What do you make of this coming fight between Nick Ball and Ronny Rio? Who do you think will win the fight? Let us know in the comments below.