Josh Warrington will be defending his IBF Featherweight title against mandatory challenger Luis Alberto Lopez, and we’ve got everything you need to know about this UK boxing event.

This will be Warrington’s 12th appearance at the First Direct Arena, which has become a fortress for the pugilist over the past 8 years of competing and he will be hoping for another incredible atmosphere from the crowd in Yorkshire.

As well as a strong main event, fan-favourite Ebanie Bridges will also be competing on the card against Shannon O’Connell with the IBF World Bantamweight Title on the line!

Here is everything you need to know about Josh Warrington vs Luis Alberto Lopez, including the date, live stream, fight card and more.

Latest News

UPDATE 5th December 2022

Warrington recently revealed (via The Mirror) that he got an offer to be part of Strictly Come Dancing on the BBC.

The main event fighter revealed that his wife was against the idea: "I love it, I’ve shaped my whole life around boxing and it will be difficult to give up. I would probably do reality TV, though, when I’m finished.

"I’ve been offered Dancing On Ice, but obviously, I can’t do it because if I injure myself then it’s game over. I got offered Strictly but Mrs Warrington wasn’t happy because it’s renowned for the curse. I’m too stiff as well."


UPDATE 30th November 2022

Check out how to watch the event via live stream below!

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Check out the UK Start Time of the event below!

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Date

Josh Warrington celebrating a boxing win

LEEDS, ENGLAND - MARCH 26: Josh Warrington celebrates after the IBF World Featherweight Title fight between Kiko Martinez and Josh Warrington at First Direct Arena on March 26, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Josh Warrington vs Luis Alberto Lopez is set to take place on Saturday, December 10th from the First Direct Arena in Leeds.


Live Stream

Warrington vs Lopez is set to be live streamed on the DAZN streaming service for boxing fans to view live and then back on demand.

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Fight Card

Josh Warrington heading to the boxing ring

LEEDS, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Josh Warrington makes his way to the ring against Martin Lindsay for their Vacant British & Commonwealth Featherweight title fight at First Direct Arena on July 30, 2016 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

The fight card for the event is currently as follows (via Matchroom Boxing):

  • Mali Wright vs TBA
  • Cory O’Regan vs TBA
  • Rhiannon Dixon vs TBA
  • Junaid Boston vs TBA
  • Hopey Price vs TBA
  • Felix Cash vs TBA
  • Calum French vs Kurt Jackson
  • JJ Metcalf vs Courtney Pennington 
  • Shannon Courtenay vs TBA
  • Ebanie Bridges vs Shannon O’Connell - IBF World Bantamweight Title bout
  • Josh Warrington vs Luis Alberto Lopez - IBF World Featherweight TItle bout

UK Start Time

As confirmed by the official First Direct Arena site, the doors are scheduled to open at around 4:30 PM GMT on Saturday, December 10th 2022 and the event proper is expected to be starting at around 7:30 PM GMT on Saturday, December 10th 2022.

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