Gennadiy Golovkin is back in action Oct. 5 for his first title match since losing to Canelo Alvarez, taking on Sergiy Derevyanchenko at Madison Square Garden for the vacant IBF middleweight title.
Golovkin (39-1-1, 35 KOs) last fought June 8, when he beat Steve Rolls with a fourth-round knockout. That was his return to the ring following the loss to Alvarez, but there was no belt on the line. After the match, he said he was "ready for Canelo," but Alvarez didn't shown much interest in completing a trilogy with Golovkin, who now says that feeling is mutual.
Derevyanchenko (13-0, 10 KOs) was undefeated when he fought for a vacant IBF middleweight about a year ago, but he lost a split decision to Daniel Jacobs. His only fight since then was a unanimous decision victory over Jack Culcay in April. If Derevyanchenko's second attempt at a world title is successful, it will be a significant upset.
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The fight between GGG and Derevyanchenko is not available on traditional pay-per-view via cable or satellite. Instead, fight fans will need to subscribe to DAZN and download the app in order to live stream the fight online.
Below is everything you need to know to watch the fight between GGG and Derevyanchenko on DAZN.
What TV channel is GGG's fight on?
GGG vs. Derevyanchenko is available only by signing up for a subscription on DAZN, a global multi-sport streaming service. That means it is not available via pay-per-view through traditional cable or satellite providers. Golovkin signed a three-year, multimillion dollar deal with DAZN in March that will see him fight twice a year for the next three years.
The DAZN app can be downloaded on a plethora of internet-connected devices, including Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, iOS, Android, Xbox One, Playstation 4 and Playstation 3. The fight can also be viewed on a computer desktop from Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari browsers via DAZN.com.
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How much does GGG vs. Derevyanchenko cost on DAZN?
If you're new to DAZN, you can sign up for a monthly subscription or annual pass to watch the fight. The annual pass — which includes access to all of DAZN's live events, as well as highlights, replays, behind-the-scenes features, original shows and live reports — costs $99.99, which averages out to a little over $8 a month. For those who want a monthly plan instead of the longer-term value, fight fans can sign up for a monthly option for $19.99.
The entire undercard is free to view across DAZN's Twitter, Facebook and YouTube platforms between 7-9 p.m. ET.
Current subscribers already have the fight included as part of the plan.
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What time does GGG vs. Derevyanchenko start?
The fight's undercard will begin at 7 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City. The main card is expected to start about 9 p.m. ET. GGG and Derevyanchenko are expected to take their ring walks about 11 p.m. ET, though it depends on the length of the earlier fights.
GGG vs. Derevyanchenko fight card
| Matchup | Class | Belt |
| Gennadiy Golovkin vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko | Middleweight | IBF (vacant) |
| Ali Akhmedov vs. Andrew Hernandez | Super Middleweight | ... |
| Ivan Baranchyk vs. Gabriel Bracero | Jr. Welterweight | ... |
| Israil Madrimov vs. Alejandro Barrera | Jr. Middleweight | ... |
| Brian Ceballo vs. Javier Albonica | Welterweight | ... |
| Nikita Ababiy vs. Isiah Seldon | Super Middleweight | ... |
| Nikita Ababiy vs. Isiah Seldon | Light Heavyweight | ... |
| Johnathan Arroyo vs. Jonathan Figueroa | Jr. Middleweight | ... |