Live on ESPN+ in the USA, the Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Guido Vianello heavyweight fight begins at 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT on Saturday, April 5, with the main event starting at 11:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM PT.
Fight Overview
Richard Torrez Jr. (12-0, 11 KOs) is climbing fast — but he’s about to face a serious test in Guido Vianello (13-2-1, 11 KOs). Torrez has blasted through everyone so far, but Vianello’s got the experience and power to make this ugly. The fight’s happening in Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas. It’s a big step up for Torrez, and he knows it. Vianello’s been around, but can he handle the pressure from the young powerhouse?
Start Time Zones
USA (ET): 5:30 PM (Main Card) / 11:30 PM (Main Event) – Live on ESPN+
USA (PT): 2:30 PM (Main Card) / 8:30 PM (Main Event)
UK (BST): 10:30 PM (Main Card) / 4:30 AM (Main Event)
Australia (AEST): 7:30 AM (Main Card) / 1:30 PM (Main Event)
Times subject to change based on undercard fight durations.
Quotes From Faceoff
Richard Torrez Jr.
“It is something surreal to see your face on the side of a hotel and stuff like that. And I’m just excited to show everyone at home and the people following us who I am as a fighter. I feel like sometimes people think that I only know how to come forward. So, I’m really excited to show some different facets to my game.”
“Guido brings a lot to the table. He’s a really tall guy. He knows how to use his length. I’m really excited to show my boxing abilities and to show that I’m supposed to be here.”
“The most exciting part of this is that he is a worthy opponent. He has a name. We’re both working towards something. We’re not just trying to stay in the game. We’re trying to prove something in order to obtain something great. So, it’s amazing to me that we’re able to be in the ring together to fight for that greatness.”
“A win would solidify that I’m supposed to be here and that the trajectory that Top Rank has me on is the right one. It solidifies that I’ve been working hard and that the work has not been in vain.”
Guido Vianello
“The fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov was just a warm-up for me. It was an easy fight. Now, my pro career is getting started.”
“Richard is a very strong guy. He’s young like me. Actually, he’s younger. We are two young guys. He’s a southpaw. He has an Olympic medal, so big respect to him.”
“I sparred with two Olympians in Italy. I sparred with two professional boxers in England. I sparred with another guy in Las Vegas. This was my hardest training camp ever.”
Quotes From Undercard
Lindolfo Delgado
“I’m ready. I’ve been waiting for an opportunity like this, to fight a great fighter like Elvis. I know this fight will give me an opportunity for a world title shot.”
“There are a lot of southpaws at Robert Garcia’s gym. I’ve been sparring with Giovani Santillan and others. It was a great camp. And in my amateur career, I fought a lot of southpaws. So, I’m prepared and very focused on this fight.”
“Winning a fight of this magnitude would be great for me. It makes me so happy to be so close to a world title opportunity. I have been working and training hard for many years. So, it will be nice for me, my family, and those that support me.”
Elvis Rodriguez
“It’s a great opportunity. And we are more than ready to take advantage of it. It’s taken us a lot of hard work to get here. And on Saturday night, we will do the work necessary to walk away with the victory.”
“A win would be the most significant of my career and will put me one step away from a world title opportunity. It will put me one step away from achieving my dream of becoming a world champion.”
“My desire is to fight for a world title after. This is a final eliminator. By winning it, I will deserve it. And I’m ready for any of the world champions.”
Abdullah Mason
“I was looking forward to facing Giovanni Cabrera {who withdrew due to injury}. He was a great step up. He went the distance with Isaac Cruz. It would have put us higher in the rankings. But we were still preparing when we heard he had fallen out of the fight. We have this new opponent, and we are ready for him, too. He’s a southpaw as well. And we’re in shape.”
“This step-up fight, too. He knows how to move his head and feet. He can punch. We’ll be prepared for what he has coming.”
Torrez vs. Vianello FAQ
When is the Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Guido Vianello fight?
Saturday, April 5 (USA, UK) / Sunday, April 6 (Australia)
What time does the fight start?
Main card:
USA (ET): 5:30 PM
USA (PT): 2:30 PM
UK (BST): 10:30 PM
Australia (AEST): 7:30 AM
Main event:
USA (ET): 11:30 PM
USA (PT): 8:30 PM
UK (BST): 4:30 AM
Australia (AEST): 1:30 PM
Where is the fight taking place?
Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
How can I watch the fight?
LIVE on ESPN+ (USA)
Who holds the title?
No title on the line, just a career-making fight.
Did the rematch come from a clause?
No – this is the first time they’ve fought.
What’s Guido Vianello’s recent form?
Got a first-round KO of Moses Johnson, but hasn’t been impressive enough to make a splash.
Is this a title fight?
No – no titles. Just a proving ground for both men.
Why Should I Watch?
This is for all the marbles. Torrez is moving fast, but this is the first big challenge. Vianello’s got a reputation, but can he hang with the hungry young contender? The whole undercard is stacked, and these heavyweights are about to throw down. If Torrez is as good as he thinks he is, he’ll walk through Vianello. If not, Vianello’s got the power to derail everything.
Fight Card
Main Card – ESPN+
Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Guido Vianello – Heavyweight
Lindolfo Delgado vs. Elvis Rodriguez – Junior Welterweight
Abdullah Mason vs. Carlos Ornelas – Lightweight
Undercard – ESPN+
Albert Gonzalez vs. Dana Coolwell – Featherweight
Steven Navarro vs. Juan Garcia – Junior Bantamweight
Last Updated on 04/04/2025
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