Boxing tonight: TV channel, stream details and fight card with Tyson Fury family member in action

Nick Ball hopes to defend his WBA featherweight world title this evening, taking on Ronny Rios at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.

The 27-year-old hometown hero is riding a 21 fight unbeaten streak at present, consisting of 20 wins over top opponents like Jesus Ramirez Rubio, Isaac Dogboe and Ludumo Lamati, as well as a sole draw with Rey Vargas earlier this year. While Ball has only just acquainted himself with the featherweight strap this summer - beating Raymond Ford via split decision in June - he will have to best an incredibly tough Rios this evening if he wants to keep a hold of it.

Rios has racked up an impressive record of 34-4 in his career as a professional boxer, with 17 knockouts to his name. And while he's seven years older than Ball, the American has shown that he still has quick hands and incredible power in the squared circle, achieving a fifth-round knockout over Nicolas Polanko in April.

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With a barn-burner expected between Liverpool native Ball and all-American Rios to come this evening, the MEN break down everything you need to know about the showdown - from ring walk times to how you can watch along at home...

What UK start time is Nick Ball vs Ronny Rios?

This evening's event kicks off at 7pm on TV in the UK, but there's an action-packed undercard to work through before the main event gets underway. Jack Rafferty takes on Henry Turner for the vacant British super lightweight title in the penultimate fight of the night, while Ball's fellow Liverpudlian Andrew Cain faces Lazaro Casseres at bantamweight.

There's also a whole host of English talent filling out the card, including 1-0 cousin of Tyson Fury, Walter Fury, as well as Brad Strand, Jack Turner, and Dale Arrowsmith. Ball and Rios are expected to make their ring walks at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool at around 10pm.

How to watch Nick Ball vs Ronny Rios on TV and live stream in the UK

The WBA featherweight title fight will be shown on TNT Sports in the UK. It will also be shown on ESPN+ in the United States. If you want to head down to the event, tickets are still available from £59.25 from Ticket Quarter.

Undercard and fight card

• Nick Ball vs. Ronny Rios (WBA featherweight title)
• Jack Rafferty vs. Henry Turner (British super lightweight title)
• Andrew Cain vs. Lazaro Casseres
• Jadier Herrera vs. Oliver Flores
• James McGivern vs. Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce
• Brad Strand vs. Marvin Solano
• Jack Turner vs. Gonzalo Corinaldesi
• Boma Brown vs. Amine Boucetta
• Lucas Biswana vs. Jakub Laskowski
• Walter Fury vs. Dale Arrowsmith
• Joe Cooper vs. Lukasz Barabasz

Quotes corner

Nick Ball: "The way I fight, that can force stoppages you know? I've got power, I can knock people out 100 per cent, yeah. But at the same time, I'm ready for 15, 20 rounds. Whatever it may be, that belt is staying where it is."

Ronny Rios: "I've gotta do whatever I've gotta do to bring that belt back. I know he's gonna fight for it, so am I. October fifth is going to be a fight for the fans. I know you come to fight, I come to fight - all the handshakes and everything goes out the window once that bell rings."