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What channel is Michael Conlan vs Luis Alberto Lopez on? TV and live stream info for Saturday's fight

Michael Conlan faces his date with destiny on Saturday night.

The Belfast boxer takes on Luis Alberto Lopez for the IBF World featherweight title.

It is Conlan's second shot at world glory. He lost his previous attempt against Leigh Wood last year.

Read more: Jamie Conlan makes 'historic' prediction for brother's world title fight

Will history repeat itself on Saturday night? Or will Belfast have a new world champion?

Here is more info on the fight and how to watch it:

When and where is the fight?

The big fight night is taking place at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Saturday, May 27.

What time does it start?

There is an early start and finish to this one. The first bout of the day is expected to start around 4pm. The ring walks for the main event will be around 9pm. This to avoid clashing with two other world title fights on the same night: Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood and Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith.

Who else is on the card?

The card also features Padraig McCrory, Anthony Cacace, Kurt Walker, Kieran Molloy, Pierce O'Leary, Conor Quinn and Nick Ball.

Is it on TV?

Yes, the fights will be shown live on BT Sport 1 in the UK with coverage starting at 6.30pm. BT Sport subscribers can stream the action on the BT app and website. If you're not a BT Sport subscriber, you can check out their sports packages here or buy a Monthly Pass.

Any other coverage?

Yes, Belfast Live will be ringside to bring you a blog of all the action from the SSE Arena.

Fight card

  • Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Michael Conlan for IBF featherweight title
  • Nick Ball vs. Ludomo Lumati
  • Anthony Cacace vs. Damian Wrzesinski
  • Conor Quinn vs. Juan Hinostroza
  • Padraig McCrory vs. Diego Ramirez
  • Pierce O'Leary vs. Alin Ciorceri
  • William Hayden vs. Jordan Ellison
  • Kieran Molloy vs. Lesther Espino
  • Fearghus Quinn vs. Ruben Angulo
  • Kurt Walker vs. Maicol Velazco
  • James Freeman vs. Jordan Grannum
  • Callum Thompson vs. Marian Istrate

Betting odds

  • Conlan 4/5
  • Lopez 11/10

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