Boxing tonight: What boxing is on TV tonight? How to watch Leo Santa Cruz in action
BOXING TONIGHT - Leo Santa Cruz takes on Rafael Rivera but is the fight on TV? Express Sport is on hand with all the details.
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Leo Santa Cruz was originally due to defend his WBA super world featherweight title against Miguel Flores at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Flores, however, was forced to pull out of the fight because of an ankle injury but Rafael Rivera has stepped in.
Santa Cruz acknowledges that Rivera is a dangerous prospect but insists he is fully prepared for the battle despite a change in opponent.
“We were getting ready for Miguel Flores, but in the gym, you have to always be ready for any kind of style,” Santa Cruz said.
“We had been already been working with sparring partners who brawl, and that’s what we expect from Rafael Rivera.
“I knew immediately that Rivera was a good opponent. He’s young and hungry and that makes him dangerous. He can take punches, so we’re ready for 12 rounds.
“We’re going to be smart in this fight because we know what Rivera can do.”
Rivera said: “I’m prepared for anything Leo brings into the ring.
“Everyone knows he’s very tough and throws a lot of punches, but I believe I am the faster fighter and I can hurt him with counters.”
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Boxing tonight - how can I watch?
Unfortunately, Santa Cruz vs Rivera is not available to watch in the UK.
FOX in the United States will be showing live coverage of the event from 8pm ET (1am GMT, Sunday).
Existing customers will also be able to stream the action via the Fox Sports app.