Josh Warrington vs. Dennis Tubieron: Fight Time, Date, Live Stream and TV Info

Josh Warrington has the chance to impress in his own backyard again Saturday night when he faces Dennis Tubieron in Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Having already won the British, Commonwealth and European belts at featherweight, Warrington (20-0, 4 KO) is now aiming to complete the set with a world title.

Tubieron could provide a decent test of his credentials at the highest level—the fighter from the Philippines has a 19-3-2 (8 KO) record and is ranked in the top 15 by both the WBC and the WBA. 

However, the visitor will not only have to contend with his opponent but also with a raucous crowd.

Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed on Twitter that there are very few tickets left for sale, meaning it could end up being a full house at the First Direct Arena.

When: Saturday, April 11 at 10 p.m. ET

Where: First Direct Arena, Leeds, England

TV: Sky Sports

Live Stream: Sky Sports (Region restricted)

Leading the way

Warrington is a promoter's dream: Not only does he win fights, but he also sells tickets.

The 24-year-old got rid of nearly 2,000 tickets himself for his European title victory over veteran Italian Davide Dieli last October, per Sky Sports.

Even the fighter himself was taken aback by the level of support he received for that fight, telling Matchroom Boxing: 

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When you walk out and you’ve got that many fans behind you can’t help but buzz off it.

I remember last time here before the fight I was standing behind the doors and it was the calm before the storm.

The doors opened and there’s people hanging over bannisters and they’re slavering, "come on Josh, come on" and I’d not even walked to the ring yet.

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Now, back at the same venue where he destroyed Dieli inside four rounds, Warrington has the potential to raise the roof off the relatively new First Direct Arena by beating Tubieron.

Another victory would spread a giant smile across the face of the Yorkshireman, who along with being a boxer is also a qualified dental technician.

Dennis a menace

Tubieron will be looking to spoil the party and claim the vacant WBC International featherweight title in his second attempt.

The southpaw previously fought for the strap last December. His contest with Carlo Magali ended in a majority draw, meaning the title still remains up for grabs.

Warrington said at the pre-fight press conference, per Matchroom Boxing, that he was not underestimating his opponent: 

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Tubieron has boxed at a higher level.

I was speaking to Paulie Malignaggi’s trainer a few weeks ago and he’d heard of him, he said he’d seen him sparring over in America and knows he’s got a high work rate.

It’s a massive opportunity for him, guys that come out of the Philippines are fighting for their lives so they never just come over for a walkover, and give it their all.

"

Tubieron has been crowned WBC International champion at bantamweight during his career, while he has fought up at lightweight, too. 

Prediction

Warrington is right not to take Tubieron lightly—he is now at the stage of his career where he cannot afford to slip up and lose ground.

With that in mind, the local lad can be the toast of Leeds again by recording a 21st successive victory.

His desire to pour on the pressure and be on the front foot should see him eventually overwhelm the man nicknamed The Scorpion, with the end coming by stoppage around the halfway stage of the contest.