Zaur Abdullaev vs. Jorge Linares: Date, fight time, TV channel and live stream

The 27-year-old fighter will defend the belt against his Venezuelan challenger Linares in Ekaterinburg over 12 rounds.

Abdullaev's last fight came against Dejan Zlaticanin in September 2021 where he won by unanimous decision.

Linares was last in action last May when he lost to WBC champion Devin Haney.

Here is everything you need to know about Jorge Linares vs. Zaur Abdullaev.

When is Abdullaev vs. Linares, date, start time?

Date:  Saturday, Feb. 19
Main card:   7 a.m. ET / 12 p.m. GMT   
Linares vs. Abdullaev ringwalks (approx): 10 a.m. ET /3 p.m. GMT

The main card gets underway at 7 a.m. ET / 12 p.m. GMT with Linares and Abdullaev scheduled for a 10 a.m. ET / 3 p.m. GMT ring walk. These timings are subject to change due to the length of the undercard bouts. 

What channel/stream is Abdullaev vs. Linares?

UK: TBA

US: ESPN+

Linares vs. Abdullaev can be seen on ESPN+ in the United States, a UK broadcaster hasn't been announced at the time of writing.  

Where is the Abdullaev vs. Linares fight?

The fight will take place from RCC Boxing Academy, Ekaterinburg, Russia.

Jorge Linares record and bio

Nationality: Venezuelan
Born: August 22, 1985
Height: 5' 8"   
Reach: 69"   
Total Fights: 53
Record: 47-6 (29 KOs)

Zaur Abdullaev record and bio

Nationality: Russian
Born: March 23, 1994
Height: 5' 9"   
Reach: 72"
Total Fights: 35
Record: 14-1 (8 KOs) 

Jorge Linares vs. Zaur Abdullaev fight card

• Jorge Linares vs. Zaur Abdullaev; For Abdullaev's WBC silver lightweight title
• Mark Urvanov vs. Angel Rodriguez; Super featherweight
• Ivan Kozlovsky vs. Zoravor Petrosian; Super lightweight
• Mikalai Vesialou vs. Evgeny Terentiev; Middleweight
• Vildan Minasov vs. Erzhan Turgumbekov; Lightweight
• Georgy Kushitashviili vs. Olarewaju Segunl; Heavyweight
• Vadim Tukov vs. Joel Julio; Middleweight
• Georgy Yunovovd vs. Leandro Daniel Robuttil; Heavyweight
• Alexander Dorofeev vs. Yury Bykhautsou; Heavyweight