Benn-Vargas full fight week schedule
Ahead of Conor Benn's defence of his WBA Continental Welterweight Title against Samuel Vargas this Saturday April 10, shown live on Sky Sports in the UK and on DAZN in the U.S. and more than 200 countries and territories, all media and fans are invited to watch the below schedule of content leading up to the big night.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 7
10.00am Fighter Arrivals, Behind The Scenes Day 1 (Matchroom Boxing YouTube): Watch exclusive behind the scenes footage of the fighters and their teams arriving at the bubble for their COVID tests.
11.00am onwards Media Day Coverage (Matchroom Boxing Twitter and Instagram): Fighters take part in media obligations.
5.00pm Samuel Vargas Exclusive (Matchroom Boxing YouTube): Matchroom Boxing sit down with Samuel Vargas as he prepares to inflict a first career loss on rising Welterweight star Conor Benn.
8.00pm Matchroom Radio Podcast (Apple/Spotify): Host David Diamate is joined 6-1 Watford fighter Shannon Courtenay and then 6-0 Australian Ebanie Bridges ahead of their battle for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title.
THURSDAY APRIL 8
10.00am Media Day Recap, Behind The Scenes Day 2 (Matchroom Boxing YouTube): Watch exclusive behind the scenes footage from the media day.
2.00pm Benn vs. Vargas + undercard press conferences (Matchroom Boxing YouTube and Facebook): Presenters Chris Lloyd and Darren Barker bring you all of the action from the official press conferences chaired by promoter Eddie Hearn. YouTube: Benn vs. Vargas press conference
5.00pm Exclusive Competition (Matchroom Boxing Twitter): Keep an eye on the Matchroom Boxing Twitter account for full details.
6.00pm Conor Benn highlights (Sky Sports): In a look back in the boxing archives, Conor Benn takes on Jussi Koivula at York Hall in London, having just won the WBA Continental Welterweight Title.
FRIDAY APRIL 9
10.00am Press Conference Recap, Behind The Scenes Day 3 (Matchroom Boxing YouTube): Watch exclusive behind the scenes footage from the official press conferences.
1.00pm Live Weigh-in (Matchroom Boxing YouTube and Facebook): Join presenters Chris Lloyd and Darren Barker as all fighters hit the scales from midday. YouTube: Benn vs. Vargas weigh-in
6.00pm Face Off: Courtenay (Matchroom Boxing YouTube): Sparks will fly as Shannon Courtenay and Ebanie Bridges Face Off ahead of their keenly anticipated clash for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title.
8.00pm Betfred Boxing Show (Betfed social channels): Dom McGuiness is joined in the studio by former WBA Lightweight World Champion Anthony Crolla as they discuss all of the major talking points ahead of Conor Benn vs. Samuel Vargas. Guests include 'The Destroyer' himself and top MC David Diamante.
SATURDAY APRIL 10
10.00am Weigh-in Recap, Behind The Scenes Day 4 (Matchroom Boxing YouTube): Watch exclusive behind the scenes footage from the official weigh-in.
1.00pm Before The Bell (Matchroom Boxing YouTube and Facebook): Presenters Chris Lloyd and Darren Barker are joined by special guests as build-up continues towards the opening bell.
6.00pm Live undercard (Sky Sports Facebook): The opening fight of the night is shown on the Sky Sports Facebook page.
7.00pm Fight Night Live (Sky Sports and DAZN): Watch all of the action live on Sky Sports in the UK and on DAZN in the U.S. and more than 200 countries and territories.
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