Joshua Buatsi will take the first step towards rebuilding his career tonight when he takes on Zach Parker.
Buatsi had always looked destined to fight for a world title but struggled to earn a shot - and was beaten by Callum Smith earlier this year in a brutal blow to his hopes of holding a belt. In Parker he takes on a man still rebuilding following his fight with John Ryder three years ago when he broke his hand in the fourth round.
He has won four fights since having moved up from super-middleweight but can earn a statement victory tonight if he can overcome Buatsi. The main event is ably supported by two other light-heavyweight clashes as Brad Rea takes on Lyndon Arthur and Liam Cameroon meets Troy Jones. Here is everything you need to know about tonight's fights...
What time will Joshua Buatsi vs Zach Parker start tonight?
Joshua Buatsi and Zach Parker will likely walk to the ring at around 10.30pm tonight with the fight starting shortly afterwards. But with a 12-fight card in Manchester, that time could be pushed back depending on how long the undercard fights take to complete. This was seen last weekend when Joseph Parker's heavyweight showdown with Fabio Wardley did not start until after 11pm.
How to watch Joshua Buatsi vs Zach Parker on TV and live stream
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Full fight card and undercard
Joshua Buatsi vs Zach Parker
Bradley Rea vs Lyndon Arthur
Liam Cameron vs Troy Jones
Khaleel Majid vs David Ryan
Billy Deniz vs Eworitse Ezra
Stephen Clarke vs Jose Aguirre
Leighton Birchall vs Wilbert Panttin
Luke Prior vs Eduardo Vera
John Tom Varey vs Brandon Gallardo Vargas
Bradley Casey vs Antonio Borovina
Leon Hughes vs Pavol Garaj
Jermaine Dhliwayo vs Cesar Ignacio Paredes
Quotes corner
Zach Parker: "This is a massive fight and a thousand other boxers would jump at the chance to be here at this place. I am really looking forward to it, I’ve put a lot into this training camp to headline in Manchester, live on DAZN. I am buzzing for it. It is obviously a new weight class for me and I have only boxed once at it, but I feel like I have proper grown into it. I was a massive super middleweight and it is easier to make the weight now with another half stone.
"Looking at this whole card, it is a massive division at the minute, especially in Britain and there is no better place to be than Queensberry. I believe I can knock anyone out if I land with the shots I think I can land with. Not just Joshua Buatsi, any of these guys up here. But, if it comes to a 12 round fight, I am ready for that as well.
"Like I say, I have put a lot into training and I am hungry, I am really hungry. I’ve got another baby on the way and I need to provide for my family. I think it is a must-win fight for both of us. The winner goes on to fight in massive fights."
Joshua Buatsi: "I am excited. The first press conference was two or three months out and I wasn’t that excited, but now we’re less than two days away, so I am ready for it. It is a fight that I know I must win, a fight I have prepared very hard for and I am looking forward to.
"A fighter that is ambitious makes him dangerous. Parker seems very ambitious so he will be a dangerous fighter. It is for me to go in there and handle business. I wouldn’t say I am looking to send out any reminders, I am looking to win."