Jonathan Gonzalez vs. Gerardo Zapata date, start time, odds, price & card for 2023 boxing fight

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After a year out of the ring, Jonathan Gonzalez returns to defend the WBO light flyweight title against Gerardo Zapata at the Alexis Arguello Sports Complex in Nicaragua on October 27. The 12-round fight, plus undercard action, will air on ESPN+ in the U.S.

A decorated amateur star, Gonzalez turned pro in 2011. The son of former fighter Luis Gonzalez, “Bomba" lost to Kosei Tanaka in 2019 for the WBO flyweight title, but that setback did not deter him. In 2021, Gonzalez defeated Elwin Soto to become the WBO light flyweight champion and he has defended the belt twice. His last contest was a unanimous decision win over Shokichi Iwata in November 2022.

Gonzalez was supposed to fight Kenshiro Teraji in an April unification fight but fell ill with pneumonia and had to withdraw.

“We are excited to be back in the ring as I feel 100% healthy and ready to defend my belt,” Gonzalez said via Bad Left Hook. “I’m out to prove that I am the best junior flyweight in the world, and on October 27, you can expect to see the best version of Bomba.”

Zapata turned pro in 2018. The 29-year-old is 1-1-1 in his last three fights, with his last bout being a split decision draw against Azael Villar in August. The Nicaraguan replaces Leyman Benavides, who pulled out due to illness.

WATCH: Jonathan Gonzalez vs. Gerardo Zapata, exclusively on ESPN+

"Destiny has placed me here, " Zapata said via Boxing Scene. "I won my last fight. Villar got a hometown decision, which [could have] cost me the fight with Gonzalez, but here we are. I will not disappoint my people."

The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about the event, from start time, channel, odds, card, and more. 

When is Jonathan Gonzalez vs. Gerardo Zapata?

Gonzalez vs. Zapata will be on October 27. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET, while Gonzalez and Zapata should enter the ring around midnight ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last. 

Region Date Main Card Start Time Main Event Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (ET) Friday, October 27 10 p.m. ET 12 a.m. ET
USA and Canada (PT) Friday, October 27 7 p.m. ET 9 p.m. ET
UK and Ireland Saturday, October 28 3 a.m. BST 5 a.m. BST
Australia Saturday, October 28 12 a.m. AEST 2 a.m. AEST

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How to watch Jonathan Gonzalez vs. Gerardo Zapata

Region TV channel Live streaming
USA ESPN+
Canada TSN+
UK and Ireland Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena Sky GO
Australia TBC

The Gonzalez vs. Zapata main card will air on ESPN+ in the U.S.

Jonathan Gonzalez vs. Gerardo Zapata price: How much does the fight cost? 

You can pay $10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $109.99.

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ESPN+ Monthly Subscription $10.99/mo
ESPN+ Annual Subscription $109.99/yr
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported $14.99/mo
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads $24.99/mo

WATCH: Jonathan Gonzalez vs. Gerardo Zapata, exclusively on ESPN+

Where is Jonathan Gonzalez vs. Gerardo Zapata?

Jonathan Gonzalez vs. Gerardo Zapata takes place at the Alexis Arguello Sports Complex in Nicaragua. The arena can hold up to 8,500 people.

Betting odds for Jonathan Gonzalez vs. Gerardo Zapata

Betting odds aren't available for this fight at the moment.

Jonathan Gonzalez record, bio

  • Nationality: Puerto Rican
  • Born: April 24, 1991
  • Height: 5-3
  • Reach: 62 inches
  • Total fights: 31
  • Record: 27-3-1 with 14 wins via knockout

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Gerardo Zapata record, bio

  • Nationality: Nicaraguan
  • Born: August 31, 1994
  • Height: 5-5
  • Reach: N/A
  • Total fights: 16
  • Record: 14-1-1 with five wins via knockout

Jonathan Gonzalez vs. Gerardo Zapata fight card

  • Jonathan Gonzalez (c) vs. Gerardo Zapata for the WBO light flyweight title
  • Rene Santiago vs. Kevin Vivas
  • Harvin Aguirre vs. Israel Lopez
  • Eveling Junieth Ortega vs. Silvia Duran
  • Alex Vallecillo vs. Christian Jimenez

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