After three years out of the ring, former unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman (30-1) returns to take on local boy Brock Jarvis (22-1) at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on March 12.
Thurman, 36, is out to prove to the fans, and himself, that he can still compete for world titles, while 27-year-old Jarvis, who will be without his long-time trainer, the legendary Jeff Fenech, seeks to forge his own path and set up blockbuster fights for the future.
Also in action, Michael Zerafa (32-5) faces Besir Ay (19-1) at middleweight, former sparring partners Mateo Tapia (17-0-1) and Sergei Vorobev (20-2-2) face off, while unbeaten prospects Tonga Tongotonga (9-0) and Kirra Ruston (4-0) meet with the Australian light heavyweight title on the line.
MORE: A full breakdown of the Thurman vs. Jarvis undercard
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Keith Thurman vs. Brock Jarvis live updates, results
Clenshaw stays undefeated with UD win over Voatu’ua
Western Sydney’s Jacob Clenshaw moved to 5-0-1 with a classy unanimous-decision win over Kavana Voatu’ua.
Clenshaw boxed well through the opening four rounds and had gathered a big enough lead to take out the decision despite a strong final flurry from Voatu’ua.
5:47pm: Up next, Jacob Clenshaw vs. Kavana Voatu’ua, with the former entering the ring to “No Chance In Hell,” ex-WWE boss Vince McMahon’s walkout song.
5:38pm: Linn Sandstrom earns a unanimous decision victory over Yoselin Fernandez (98-83, 99-91, 100-90) to win the IBF international super flyweight title.
5:26pm: Seven rounds down of a possible ten in Sandstrom vs. Fernandez and it’s been pretty close so far. Decision still up for grabs you’d have to think.
4:50pm: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News‘ live blog for Thurman vs. Jarvis. In a non-televised opener, Italy’s Nadia Flalhi claimed an against-the-odds, unanimous-decision win over Angel Rushton (58-56×2, 59-55).
Keith Thurman vs. Brock Jarvis fight card and results
- Keith Thurman vs. Brock Jarvis; super welterweight
- Michael Zerafa vs. Besir Ay; middleweight
- Mateo Tapia vs. Sergei Vorobev; middleweight
- Tonga Tongotongo vs. Kirra Ruston; light heavyweight
- Sonny Knight vs. Jordan Martin; super welterweight
- Charlie Kazzi vs. Nort Beauchamp; lightweight
- Jason Fawcett vs. Kohei Hatanaka; welterweight
- Jacob Clenshaw def. Kavana Voatu’ua via UD5 (48-47 x2, 49-46)
- Linn Sandstrom def. Yoselin Fernandez via UD10 (98-83, 99-91, 100-90)
- Nadia Flalhi def. Angel Rushton via UD6 (58-56×2, 59-55)
How to watch Keith Thurman vs. Brock Jarvis: TV channel, live stream
In Australia, Thurman vs. Jarvis will air as a pay-per-view on Foxtel’s Main Event.
The broadcast is due to begin at 5pm AEDT on Fox Sports 5 (Ch. 505), before switching to PPV at 7pm AEDT.
Fans will also be able to live stream the event on Kayo Sports.
Click here to purchase Thurman vs. Jarvis on Kayo PPV.
For US viewers, you can head to the PBC YouTube channel to watch a replay of the main card, which begins at 9am ET / 6 am PT on Wednesday, March 12.
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