Frank Buglioni vs. Fernando Castaneda: Fight Time, Date, Live Stream and TV Info

Frank Buglioni takes on Fernando Castaneda for the vacant WBA Intercontinental Super Middleweight title on Friday night—but it's not the belt he was hoping to be fighting for at Wembley Arena in London.

Buglioni had originally been due to face reigning WBA champion Fedor Chudinov, only for that bout to be shelved due to injury.

Instead, he must now focus on Castaneda, a Mexican drafted in for a show that also sees Billy Joe Saunders get an outing before he challenges WBO middleweight champion Andy Lee in September.

Also on the same card, unbeaten Kevin Satchell defends the European flyweight title against Thomas Masson, while Mitchell Smith will be hoping to stretch his record to 13-0 with a win over Dennis Tubieron.

When: Friday, July 24, 9 p.m. BST

Where: Wembley Arena, London, England

TV: BoxNation (UK)

Live Stream: BoxNation (UK, regional restrictions apply)

Late change

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Buglioni was originally preparing for what could have been a career-defining night. Instead, he's now got to make sure he doesn't slip up on a potential banana skin.

The 26-year-old (16-1-1, 12 KOs) secured the chance to fight for a major world belt against the unbeaten Chudinov, who had defeated Felix Sturm to claim the vacant WBA strap back in May.

However, a broken nose has forced the Russian—whose brother, Dimitry, lost to Chris Eubank Jr. in the English capital earlier this year—to withdraw.

The good news for Buglioni is that a new date is being lined up. Per Anthony Hay of the Mail, he said: "It’s frustrating to know that I have to wait a little longer until I get to Chudinov, but the main thing is I will get him."

He will look to take his frustration out on Castaneda in his first scheduled 12-rounder. 

His solitary defeat in the professional ranks came against Sergey Khomitsky. Since then, he has won four and drawn once.

Buglioni retained the European super middleweight belt last time out, though only thanks to a draw against former amateur rival Lee Markham. The pair had initially been set for a rematch, according to Simon Mail of the Enfield Independent, before the chance to fight Chudinov emerged.

Mexican now on the menu

Castaneda has a 23-9 (14 KOs) record. He has lost three of his last five fights.

His most recent outing was a cruiserweight contest, though he has also campaigned down at super lightweight in his eight-year career. He weighed in at 139 pounds against Fidel Monterrosa Munoz in 2011, but he was at 196 for his victory over Miguel Cubos last November.

Buglioni—per Sky Sports—is refusing to take anything for granted, despite his rival's mixed record:

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Whilst it’s disappointing that it’s not Chudinov in front of me, Castaneda is a game, strong, fighter and I believe he’s also done plenty of sparring with Saul Alavarez, so he’ll know his way around the ring.

Of course being a Mexican he’s going to be a tough opponent and will take some wearing down, but I’ve trained hard for Chudinov and I’ve got to take out all my built up frustration on someone so Castaneda is going to get it.

He’s the final hurdle I have to overcome until I get to Chudinov later this year.

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Castaneda's record of 14 wins by knockout should make the home favourite a little wary, even if the 26-year-old—nicknamed El Huracan—will be fighting on European soil for the first time.

Prediction

Buglioni should perhaps be grateful for the chance to get another fight under his belt before taking on the dangerous Chudinov.

He found the going heavy at times against Markham in a fight described by Boxing News as a "contender for Fight of the Year." Castaneda, though, shouldn't cause anywhere near the same amount of trouble.

The Mexican looks perfect for a tune-up bout—he should be game for a couple of rounds, but Buglioni will record a stoppage win in the third or fourth.