What time is George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes today? Schedule, main card start time for 2023 boxing fight

Tom Naghten

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George Kambosos, the former unified lightweight champion of the world, returns to the ring on July 22 for the first time since back-to-back defeats to Devin Haney.

The 30-year-old Australian is hoping to capture Maxi Hughes' IBO title at 135-pounds and earn himself mandatory challenger status with the IBF.

Despite having five losses on his record, Yorkshire's Hughes, 33, is riding a seven-fight winning streak and represents a stern challenge for "Ferocious".

MORE: George Kambosos explains why he's fighting Maxi Hughes

In the co-main event, Olympic silver medal winner and rising star at lightweight, Keyshawn Davis, will look to continue the impressive start he's made to his professional career.

Both fights at Shawnee, Oklahoma's Firelake Arena should offer some clarity at the top of one of the sport's hottest divisions.

Here's what time the action begins:

What time is George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes today (ET and PT)

The Kambosos vs. Hughes main card begins at 9 p.m. local time, which is 10 p.m. ET. Here's how that translates to different timezones globally: 

Region Date Main Card Start Time Main Event Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (ET) Saturday, July 22 10 p.m. ET 11 p.m. ET
USA and Canada (PT) Saturday, July 22 7 p.m. PT 8 p.m. PT
UK and Ireland Sunday, July 23 3 a.m. BST 4 a.m. BST
Australia Sunday, July 23 12 p.m. AEST 1 p.m. AEST

The main event is expected to begin around 11 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. PT |  4 a.m. BST | 1 p.m. AEST, depending on the length of the earlier bouts. The first fight of the evening is expected to begin around 6 p.m. ET.

MORE: Hughes primed to score upset over Kambosos

How to watch George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes: TV channel

George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes is live on ESPN in the US, TSN in Canada, Sky Sports in the UK and available on pay-per-view through Main Event in Australia.

Region TV channel
USA ESPN
Canada TSN2
UK and Ireland Sky Sports
Australia Main Event

Australian fans can purchase the event through Foxtel's Main Event for $39.95.

George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes live stream

For fans wishing to stream Kambosos vs. Hughes live, the action will feature on ESPN+ in the US, TSN+ in Canada, Sky Sports in the UK and available on pay-per-view through Kayo in Australia.

Region Live Stream
USA ESPN+
Canada TSN+
UK and Ireland Sky Sports
Australia Kayo PPV

George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes price: How much does the card cost? 

Fans in the US can watch the bout on ESPN+, with pricing information below. In Australia, the bout can be purchased through Main Event or Kayo PPV, for $39.95.

Product

Prices

ESPN+ Monthly Subscription

$9.99/month

ESPN+ Annual Subscription

$99.99/year

The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported

$13.99/month

The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads

$19.99/month

MORE: George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes undercard breakdown

George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes fight card

Main card

  • George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes; lightweight
  • Keyshawn Davis vs. Francesco Patera; lightweight

Undercard

  • Giovani Santillan vs. Erick Bone; welterweight
  • Troy Isley vs. Antonio Todd; middleweight
  • Amron Sands vs. Hemi Ahio; heavyweight
  • Roney Hines vs. Michael Pirotton; heavyweight
  • Stephen Shaw vs. Joe Goodall; heavyweight
  • Jeremiah Milton vs. Willie Harvey; heavyweight

Tom Naghten

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Tom Naghten is a senior editor at The Sporting News Australia where he's been part of the team since 2017. He predominantly covers boxing and MMA. In his spare time, he likes to watch Robbie Ahmat's goal against the Kangaroos at the SCG in 2000.