Sam Goodman is in position to fight for a world title at super bantamweight but, with undisputed champion Naoya Inoue tied up, he's staying busy.
The undefeated 25-year-old faces the fast-talking and hard-hitting Mark Schleibs in a homecoming bout on March 13.
In the co-main event, the box-office Issac Hardman faces off with Endry Saavedra in an important middleweight showdown.
MORE: Goodman vs. Schleibs live fight results
Here's everything you need to know about the event.
When is Sam Goodman vs. Mark Schleibs?
- Date: Wednesday, March 13
- Start time: 5:30pm AEDT
- Main event: 9:45pm AEDT, depending on the length of earlier bouts
Goodman vs. Schleibs is on Wednesday, March 13. The card is due to start at 5:30pm AEDT. The main event is expected to begin after 9:45pm AEDT, depending on the length of earlier bouts.
How to watch Sam Goodman vs. Mark Schleibs
The Goodman vs. Schleibs fight card will be available live on Fox Sports, Main Event, and Kayo.
From 5:30pm AEDT, viewers can tune in on Fox Sports 3 (Ch. 503) and Kayo, before the actions switches to pay-per-view at 7pm AEDT.
Foxtel subscribers can purchase the pay-per-view portion of the night through Main Event, with Kayo users able to purchase Goodman vs. Schleibs through the app.
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Fox Sports Main Event |
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Sam Goodman vs. Mark Schleibs tickets
Tickets to the event are on sale now, through Ticketmaster.
Where is Sam Goodman vs. Mark Schleibs?
The event will be at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, which has a capacity of around 5,000.
Illawarra local Goodman hasn't fought in Wollongong since before the pandemic and will be itching to get back in front of his loyal fans.
Schleibs can expect an extremely hostile reception on the night, particularly given the tension between the pair throughout the buildup.
Sam Goodman vs. Mark Schleibs odds
Goodman is currently an unbackable $1.04 to win the fight, while Schleibs is a huge outsider at $14.
In the co-main, Issac Hardman is $1.20, with Saavedra the underdog at $5.30.
Sam Goodman vs. Mark Schleibs fight card
Bouts and order subject to change
- Sam Goodman vs. Mark Schleibs; super bantamweight
- Issac Hardman vs. Endry Saavedra; middleweight
- Curtis Scott vs. Joey Leilua; heavyweight
- Koen Mazoudier vs. Travis Druce; super welterweight
- Kiki Toa Leutele vs. Arsene Fosso; heavyweight
- Zeke Campbell vs. Laban Stringer; 68kg catchweight
- Chloe Grech vs. Connie Brown; 51kg catchweight
- Charlie Kazzi vs. Roy Gavera; lightweight
- Campbell Somerville vs. Sandeep Kumar; 73kg catchweight
Sam Goodman record and bio
Nationality: Australian
Born: (25)
Height: 169cm
Reach: 169cm
Total fights: 17
Record: 17-0 with 7 wins via knockout
Mark Schleibs record and bio
Nationality: Australian
Born: (30 years)
Height: 168cm
Reach: 177cm
Total fights: 15
Record: 13-2 with 9 wins via knockout
