Austin McBroom and AnEsonGib will finally settle their differences after a year-long feud tonight at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles.
The pair shared the card at the debut of McBroom's Social Gloves back in June of last year, with Gib beating Tayler Holder in the co-main event before McBroom dispatched of Bryce Hall in the headline slot. But there was controversy surrounding Gib's result being read incorrectly as a draw, without even mentioning the allegations that fighters weren't paid.
This weekend's event is the result of a postponement from their initial July date after a year of negotiations. Gib wants to put an end to McBroom's involvement in boxing once and for all, and has been enjoying the event's inability to gather steam with fans, even if it may affect his own payout.
Here's all you need to know about the fight...
When is Social Gloves 2: Austin McBroom vs AnEsonGib?
The fight between AnEsonGib and Austin McBroom will finally take place tonight; September 10, at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. Only a small portion of the 22,000 capacity football ground will be used, with a small attendance expected due to the rescheduling of the event.
The last Social Gloves event took place in Miami, Florida, where rules are considerably more relaxed in terms of headgear and rounds for sub-novice level boxing. Gib and McBroom both have professional licences, while the rest of the card are also likely to either be professional or forced into very conservative exhibitions.
What time will Austin McBroom vs AnEsonGib start in the UK?
The event will begin at 2am in the UK with the main event ring walks significantly later due to the size of the fight card. There is a lengthy undercard built up of five Bash Boxing 'Next Gen' professionals, before the pay-per-view event begins with five influencer fights at 4am.
There is a chance that the main event could begin as late as 5.30am or 6am, given how late the card starts. However, there will likely be many stoppages, which means the card could be run through quickly.
How to watch via TV and live stream
The event is being broadcast on Social Gloves' own PPV service Socialgloves.tv. Fans can use an app on iPhone or Android to watch, as well as streaming on their laptop or casting to their television. The PPV price has been set at $25, which is around £21.50. The fights can also be streamed on FITE by visiting their website here.
Social Gloves 2 fight card
Main Event: Austin McBroom vs AnEsonGib
LeVeon Bell vs Adrian Peterson
Nick 'Swaggy P' Young vs Minikon
Landon McBroom vs Adam Saleh
Cody Wharton vs Chase Demoor
Bash Boxing prelims
Marco Deckmann vs Abimola Osundairo
Jalan Walker vs Moises Andres Sixto Gomez
Mathias Radcliffe vs Trenton Gibson
Jerry Bradford vs Darynn Leyva
Jaivion Cardinal vs Kynndale Prather
Quotes corner
Austin McBroom: "I'm feeling great, this is way long overdue and I feel like we've been going back-and-forth for a year now. There's real smoke here and it's going down September 10, everybody tune in socialgloves.tv.
"I'm chill, relaxed and I'm going to do what I'm going to do which is get this W, all my supporters are going to come out because this is Los Angeles. My family and friends are going to show up and I've got to show out."
AnEsonGib: "The training camp is done, fight day is on Saturday, I'm here to take out the CEO. I guess you could say [it's a hit mission], I'm taking out McBroom so that's the plan. I've done five fights and I know not to look past my opponent so I'm coming for McBroom's head. Him looking past me is a very dangerous game and I'm taking this very seriously."
