Boxing on TV tonight, live streams, start times and fight cards
Conor Benn takes another step up tonight when he takes on Samuel Vargas in London.
Vargas has only lost at the highest level with his most recent defeat coming against the much-hyped Vergil Ortiz last summer.
The Colombian also posed plenty of problems for Amir Khan when they met three years ago and should prove a stern test Benn's credentials.
Benn has improved every time he has fought and the son of a legend will be looking to prove he is ready to move to elite level.
On the undercard, there has been a rivalry brewing all week between Shannon Courtenay and Ebanie Bridges who clash for a world title.
Here is everything you need to know about tonight's fights…
What time is the fight on?
The main event is likely to start at 10.30pm but this could change depending on how quickly the undercard fights are completed.
The opening fight of the night is expected to start at 7pm.
How to watch on TV and live stream
The fights will be shown on Sky Sports Action from 7pm until 11pm. The fights can also be live streamed using the SkyGo app, if you are a Sky Sports customer.
Who is on the undercard?
Savannah Marshall vs Maria Lindberg
Alexander Espinoza vs Ukashir Farooq
Shannon Courtenay vs Ebanie Bridges
Nick Campbell vs Petr Frohlich
John Hedges vs Stanko Jermelic
Odds
Benn 1/16
Vargas 7/1
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Odds subject to change
Quotes corner
Conor Benn
“This is definitely one for the fans. I’m chomping at the bit; this is a fight I’ve been calling for a long time now and this is another fight where I can show my levels and experience.
“You can judge me on my last performance, or the performance before that, but I’m always evolving and learning from previous fights and the mistakes I’ve made. This is the sort of fight where I really do show what I’m capable of.
“We don’t know the ceiling to my career, we don’t know where the limit is because I came into the game raw and naive. I’m learning and I plan on displaying all of that come Saturday night.
Samuel Vargas
“I’m blessed, I’m happy and had a good training camp. I feel like everything has fallen into place for me to have a great show Saturday night. I’ve put my heart and soul into this training camp, working with Bones Adams. I’ve lots of rounds in the gym and I’m really excited to be here. The moment is here, it’s time.
“I don’t really compare, I was 24 once, I was young once upon a time and when I look at myself then and now, I just laugh. I just think I bring too much into the ring for him."
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