Boxing on TV tonight, channels, live streams, start times and fight cards

The big fight between Thor Bjornsson and Devon Larratt takes place in Dubai tonight, while there’s also British title action closer to home between Tommy Frank and Matt Windle

Thor Bjornsson will fight Devon Larratt at the Sport Society in Dubai tonight, after Eddie Hall was forced to pull out of the event.

The former world’s strongest man has taken on two exhibition challenges so far since making the switch from strongman to boxing last year.

But he will compete against Larratt in a bout that will be judged, and where knockouts can be scored.

The Dubai pay-per-view event will feature 13 fights throughout the day, with prelims beginning at 3.30pm British times, and the main event is set to begin around 9pm.

Bjornsson will be a strong favourite in the main event, while the undercard will also feature a bout between two crossfit stars and professional bouts featuring Martin Bakole or Avril Mathie.

Closer to home, Kash Ali defends his European Championship in Sheffield on a Fightzone show.

Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s boxing matches…

Thor Bjornsson vs Devon Larratt

Fight card

Thor Bjornsson v Devon Larratt

Josh Bridges v Jacob Heppner

Anthony De Bruijn v Giorgi Gachechiladze

Martin Bakole v Haruna Osumanu

Stefi Cohen v Marcela Nieto

Avril Mathie v Jesca Mfinanga

Stephane Fondjo v Badri Gogichashvili

Fahad Al Bloushi v Tezikoma

Khalid Naseer v Abdul Malik Jabir

What time will the fights start?

Coverage of the prelims will begin at 3.30pm on Saturday afternoon British time.

The PPV main card will kick off an hour later at 4.30pm, although it is a nine-fight card so don’t expect the main event for a few hours.

Bjornsson and Larratt are currently scheduled to make the walk at 9pm British time, which is midnight in Dubai.

How to watch via TV and live stream

The event will be shown live on CoreSports.world, with the PPV costing $9.99 (£7.25).

You can purchase the event here and you can also follow all the live action and reaction with Mirror Fighting .

Quotes corner

Bjornsson : “I want to focus on Devon as he’s my rival and my enemy right now, and after I finish him I’ll take care of the next one.

#Who do you think wins, Thor Bjornsson or Devon Larratt? Let us know in the comments section!

“I give it my best every single day. I’ve not seen my family for more than seven weeks, and that’s how serious I’m taking this.”

Larratt:“I have massive appreciation for the boxing game. They are ridiculously high level athletes.

“Thor has more experience but I know as you need in a fight is one shot, so get ready for it.

“Thor’s nose will blow up. If he breaks my nose, I’ll give him 500 dollars, but if I break his nose, I want 5000 dollars from him!”

Kash Ali vs Roman Gorst

Fight card

Kash Ali v Roman Gorst – European title

Tommy Frank v Matt Windle – British flyweight title

Levi Giles v Jonny phillips

Charlie Schofield v Ondrej Budera

Perry Howe v Nathan Junor

Michael Gomez Jr v Jahfibus Faure

Lee Reeves v MJ Hall

Shakiel Thompson v Pavel Albrecht

What time will the fights start?

The event will begin at 5pm from Sheffield.

The two title fights will be main and co-main, expect the main event to start around 9pm.

How to watch via TV and live stream

The event will be shown live on FightZone, which costs £5 for the month or £55 for the year.

Quotes corner

Ali : “I’ve seen one of Gorst’s fights.

“He’s got heavy hands and has stopped most of his opponents. He seems like a decent boxer too.

“His record speaks for itself, he can’t be lucky – he’s knocked out six, and lost on points to a decent kid, so he’s definitely not to be underestimated.”