Live on ESPN+ In the US, the Richard Torrez Jr. begins. Against Guido Vianello Heavyweight Fight at 17:30 ET / 14:30 pt on Saturday 5 April, with the main event at 23:30 ET / 20:30 pt.
Fight overview
Richard Torrez jr. (12-0, 11 COs) climb fast-but he’s about to go into a serious test Guido Vianello (13-2-1, 11 food). Torrez has so far blown by everyone, but Vianello has the experience and power to make it ugly. The battle happens in Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas. It’s a big step for Torrez, and he knows it. Vianello was there, but can he handle the pressure of the young power station?
Start time zones
US (ET): 17:30 (Main Card) / 23:30 (Main Event) – Live on ESPN+
USA (PT): 14:30 (Main Card) / 20:30 (Main Event)
UK (BST): 22:30 (Main Card) / 04:30 (Main Event)
Australia (Aest): 07:30 (Main Card) / 13:30 (Main Event)
Times is subject to change based on the duration of the under map fight.
Quotes from faceoff
Richard Torrez Jr.
“It’s something surreal to see your face on the side of a hotel and things like that. And I’m just excited to show everyone at home and the people we follow that I am as a fighter. I feel like people sometimes think I’m just knowing how to come forward. I am very excited to show a few different facets to my game. ‘
‘Guido brings a lot to the table. He is a very long guy. He knows how to use his length. I am very excited to show my boxing ability and show that I am supposed to be here. ‘
“The most exciting part of this is that he is a worthy opponent. He has a name. We both work on something. We’re not just trying to stay in the game. We try to prove something to get something big. It is surprising to me that we may be in the ring to fight for the greatness. ‘
“A victory would reinforce that I am supposed to be here and that the track on which the top rank has me is the right one. It solidifies that I worked hard and that the work was not in vain. ‘
Guido Vianello
“The battle with Arslanbek Makhmudov was just a warm -up for me. It was an easy struggle. Now my pro career is running. ‘
‘Richard is a very strong man. He is young like me. Actually, he’s younger. We are two young guys. He is a Southpaw. He has an Olympic medal, so great respect for him. “
“I haunted two Olympians in Italy. I haunted two professional boxers in England. I haunted another man in Las Vegas. It was my hardest training camp ever. ‘
Quotes of Undercard
Lindolfo Delgado
“I’m ready. I was waiting for an opportunity like this to fight a big fighter like Elvis. I know that this struggle will give me an opportunity for a world title. “
‘There are many Southpaws in the Robert Garcia gym. I haunted Giovani Santillan and others. It was a wonderful camp. And in my amateur career, I fought a lot of south legs. So I am prepared and very focused on this fight. ‘
‘Winning a battle of this scope would be wonderful to me. It makes me so happy to be so close to a world title event. I have been working hard and practicing for many years. It will be fun for me, my family and those who support me. ‘
Elvis Rodriguez
“It’s a wonderful opportunity. And we are more than ready to use it. It took us a lot of hard work to get here. And Saturday night we will do the necessary work to walk away with the win. ‘
“A victory would be the most important of my career and will put me a step from a world title opportunity. It will reach me a short distance from my dream to become a world champion. ‘
“My desire is to fight for a world title afterwards. This is a final elimination. By winning it, I will earn it. And I’m ready for any of the world champions. ‘
Abdullah Mason
“I was looking forward to staring Giovanni Cabrera {who withdrew due to an injury). He was a wonderful step. He had the distance with Isaac Cruz. It would have put us higher in the rankings. But we were still preparing when we heard that he was ready for him too.
‘Also this stiff fight. He knows how to move his head and feet. He can punch. We will be prepared for what he is coming. ‘
Torrez vs vianello faq
When is the Richard Torrez jr. Against Guido Vianello fight?
Saturday 5 April (USA, UK) / Sunday April 6 (Australia)
What time does the fight start?
Main Card:
US (A) 17:30
US (pt): 14:30
UK (BST): 22:30
Australia (Aest): 07:30
Main event:
US (A) 23:30
US (pt): 20:30
UK (BST): 04:30
Australia (Aest): 13:30
Where does the battle take place?
Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
How can I watch the fight?
Live on ESPN+ (USA)
Who has the title?
No title on the line, just a career -making struggle.
Did the rematch come out of a clause?
No – this is the first time they have fought.
What is the recent form of Guido Vianello?
Got a first round ko from Moses Johnson, but was not impressive enough to make a splash.
Is it a title fight?
No – no titles. Just a proof of evidence for both men.
Why should I watch?
It is for all the marbles. Torrez is moving fast, but this is the first major challenge. Vianello has a reputation, but can he hang out with the hungry young contender? The whole bottom map is piled up, and these heavyweights are about to throw down. If Torrez is as good as he thinks he is, he will walk through Vianello. If not, Vianello has the power to derail everything.
Fighting card
Main Card – ESPN+
Richard Torrez jr. Against Guido Vianello – Heavyweight
Lindolfo Delgado against Elvis Rodriguez – Junior Welterweight
Abdullah Mason vs. Carlos Ornelas – lightweight
Undercard – ESPN+
Albert Gonzalez vs. Dana Coolwell – Featherweight
Steven Navarro against Juan Garcia – Junior Bantam weight
Last updated on 04/04/2025
