Belfast boxer Michael Conlan is in action tonight as he looks to put a difficult twelve months behind him in London.
The Irishman is making his super-bantamweight debut as he drops a weight class with one eye on a future world title fight.
But first, he'll look to extend his professional record to 15-0 when he faces Romanian challenger Ionut Baluta, a tough opponent who poses plenty of dangers for Conlan.
Here's all you need to know ahead of Conlan v Baluta tonight.
Where and when is it?
The match takes place at York Hall in London on Friday, April 30.
What time does it start at?
The undercard gets underway at 7 pm, but the main card will kick off at 9 pm.
Fans can expect Conlan in the ring any time after 9 pm, with the bout set to co-headline the fight night.
What channel is it on?
BT Sport 1 will show the action live, with coverage getting underway from 7 pm.
You can also follow updates on The Irish Mirror's live blog.
Quotes corner
Michael Conlan: “It has been an up and down 12 months.
“The things that have happened are part of life and everything happens for a reason.
“Before my injury, my performance last August (Sofiane Takoucht) was my best as a professional and I believe I am now continuing on from that. I have had injuries, we have had a pandemic, but it is what it is.
“I was devastated when I did my ankle, but it happened for a reason and now I am back, fully recovered and looking forward to Baluta on Friday.
“I was already planning to move down to super-bantamweight before my injury in December and the pandemic showed me how easy it was to drop down.
“I am making 122lb very comfortably, I actually make 122lb easier than I was 126lb and that’s nice. I am looking forward to going in and putting a performance on.
“This is the weight where you will see the best performances from me and that is what I am looking forward to.”
Who is Ionut Baluta?
Baluta is a Romanian fighter with a record of 14 wins and two losses, with three of his wins coming by way of knockout.
The 27-year-old, who fights out of Madrid in Spain, enjoyed an impressive 2020 as he shocked former super-bantamweight world champion TJ Doheny in March.
And Baluta followed that up in September as he knocked out Conlan's former Ireland Olympics teammate David Oliver Joyce in London.
Baluta represents a step up in opponent for Conlan, but one he's fancied to overcome on his march towards a world title shot in the near future.
Betting odds
Conlan win: 1/4
Baluta win: 3/1
