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Conor Benn vs. Chris Algieri, Katie Taylor vs. Firuza Sharipova: The Big Fight Preview
Watch Benn vs Algieri, Taylor vs Sharipova on DAZN
As 2022 draws close, two of the biggest fighters from the UK and Ireland see out the current year with a co-main event in Liverpool.
Conor Benn is fighting Chris Algieri, a former world champion, as he looks to make it a hat-trick of wins for the year and 20 straight victories for his career.
In the other headliner, Katie Taylor puts her undisputed lightweight rep on the line against Firuza Sharipova.
Here are all the details for Benn vs. Algieri and Taylor vs Sharipova, shown across the world on DAZN
Benn vs. Algieri, Taylor vs. Sharipova coverage
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- Taylor vs. Sharipova preview, how to watch
Benn vs. Algieri, Taylor vs Sharipova weigh-in results
Benn weighed in at 146.5Â pounds, while Algieri registered 146Â pounds on the scale. Taylor came in at 134 pounds and Sharipova tipped the scales at 143.
Benn vs. Algieri odds
Conor Benn: -500
Chris Algieri: Â +400
(All odds via BetMGM )
Bet MGM (as of Friday, December 10) has Benn installed as a sizable favorite — coming in at -500, meaning you'd need to bet $500 just to win $100. Meanwhile, Algieri is a +400, meaning if you pluck down $100, you will win $400 if he can upset Benn.
When is Benn vs. Algieri, Taylor vs. Sharipova? date, start time
- Date: Â Saturday, December 11
- Before The Bell:Â 4pm GMT, 5pm CET, 11am ET, 8am PT
- Main card: Â 6pm GMT, 7pm CET, 1pm ET, 10am PT
- Main event ringwalks (approx):Â 10pm GMT, 11pm CET, 5pm ET, 2pm PT
The main televised card gets underway from 6pm local time in the UK, while the Benn vs. Algeiri bout — currently set to go on last — will not begin ringwalks any earlier than 10pm in Liverpool. As ever with live events, how soon after 10pm Benn emerges will depend on how long the undercard and Katie Taylor's fight run.
What channel/stream is Benn vs. Algieri, Taylor vs. Sharipova?
- Global:Â DAZN
The main card will stream worldwide on DAZN, meaning you can tune in for this, Madrimov vs. Soro, Zurdo Ramirez vs. Gonzalez and Parker vs. Chisora 2 all for the same monthly fee (subject to availability of each fight in your country - check here for details ). Click here for more information including how to subscribe.
Where is the Benn vs. Algieri, Taylor vs. Sharipova fight?
The card will be held at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. It will be Benn's first fight there since 2018 when he halted Chris Truman.
Conor Benn record and bio
- Nationality:Â British
- Date of Birth:Â September 28, 1996
- Height: Â 5'8"
- Reach: Â 68"
- Total Fights: 19
- Record:Â 19-0 (12 KOs)
Chris Algieri record and bio
- Nationality:Â American
- Date of Birth:Â March 2, 1984
- Height:Â 5'10"
- Reach:Â 72"
- Total Fights:Â 28
- Record:Â 25-3, 9 KOs
Benn vs. Algieri, Taylor vs. Sharipova fight card
Before The Bell prelims
- Joe McGrail v Francisco Rodriguez, 4 rounds at super-bantamweight
- Callum French v Rustem Fatkhullin, 6 rounds at super-lightweight
- Jordan Gill v Alan Isaias Luques Castillo, 8 rounds at featherweight
- Paddy Lacey v Vasif Mamedov, 4 rounds at super-welterweight
DAZN Main card
- Caoimhan Agyarko v Noe Larios Jr, 10 rounds for the WBA International middleweight title
- Peter McGrail v Engel Gomez, 6 rounds at super-bantamweight
- Joe Cordina v Miko Khatchatryan, 10 rounds for the WBA Continental super-featherweight title
- Robbie Davies Jr v Henry Lundy, 10 rounds for the WBA Continental super-featherweight title
- Katie Taylor v Firuza Sharipova, 10 rounds for the undisputed women's lightweight title
- Conor Benn v Chris Algieri, 12 rounds for the WBA Continental welterweight title
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