The featherweights are ready to take over New York on March 2. Otabek Kholmatov and Raymond Ford compete for the vacant WBA featherweight title and the fight airs on ESPN+ in the U.S.
A 2016 Youth World Championships bronze medalist, Kholmatov turned pro in 2021. The 25-year-old won two fights in 2023, his last contest being a TKO win against Balam Hernandez Acosta in December. He has won all but one fight via knockout.
A two-time National Championships silver medalist, Ford turned pro in 2019. His last fight was a unanimous decision win in April against Jessie Magdaleno.
The IBF featherweight title is also on the line as Luis Alberto Lopez defends against Reiya Abe. Lopez turned pro in 2015. He beat Josh Warrington in 2022 for the IBF belt and has defended it twice. Lopez last fought in September, beating Joet Gonzalez.
WATCH: Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford, exclusively on ESPN+
Abe turned pro in 2013. He last fought in April, beating Kiko Martinez. The Japanese fighter has ten wins via knockout.
The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about the fight, from time, channel, odds, card, and more.
When is Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford?
Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford airs on March 2 at 9 p.m. ET.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, March 2 | 9 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 2 | 6 p.m. PT | 8:30 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, March 3 | 2 a.m. GMT | 4:30 p.m. GMT |
|
Australia |
Sunday, March 3 | 1 p.m. AEDT | 3:30 p.m. AEDT |
How to watch Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford: TV channel, live stream
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena | Sky GO |
| Australia | — | TBC |
The Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford main card will air on ESPN+ in the U.S. The undercard will air exclusively on ESPN+.
Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford price: How much does the event cost?
You can pay $10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $109.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $24.99/mo |
WATCH: Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford, exclusively on ESPN+
Where is Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford?
The fight is in Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York. The theater can hold up to 5,000 people.
Betting odds for Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford
Per Bet MGM, Otabek Kholmatov is the -150 favorite, while Raymond Ford is the +125 underdog.
Otabek Kholmatov record, bio
- Nationality: Uzbekistani
- Born: July 22, 1998
- Height: 5-7
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 12-0
- Record: 12-0 with eleven wins via knockout
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Raymond Ford record, bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: March 16, 1999
- Height: 5-7
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 15
- Record: 14-0-1 with seven wins via knockout
Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford fight card
- Otabek Kholmatov vs. Raymond Ford for the WBA featherweight title
- Luis Alberto Lopez (c) vs. Reiya Abe for the IBF featherweight title
- Brian Norman Jr. vs. Janelson Figueroa Bocachica; Welterweights
- Rohan Polanco vs. Tarik Zaina; Welterweights
- Troy Isley vs. Marcos Hernandez; Middleweights
- Floyd Diaz vs. Edwin Rodriguez; Bantamweights
- Brandon Moore vs. Helaman Olguin; Heayweights
- Bryce Mills vs. Gerffred Ngayot; Super Lightweights
- Nico Ali Walsh vs. Luke Iannuccilli; Middleweights
