The two teams have agreed to make the fight, neutral soil, TBS have agreed to show it. Only need a few minor details sorting before an announcement in the coming days
Source
http://www.asianboxing.info/asian-news/ioka-vs-nietes-eyed-for-december-31st-in-macau
More likely for ESPN+, They seem to be picking up more international fights like that.
Iwasa vs Doheny was on their network and They had no involvement with either guy.
I think they've signed Doheny, now. But yeah, either ESPN or Dazn is fine.
That's fantastic. Hopefully DAZN pick it up and we can watch it live with English commentary.
More likely for ESPN+, They seem to be picking up more international fights like that.
Iwasa vs Doheny was on their network and They had no involvement with either guy.
It's going to be amazing for fans of technical boxing... Special match-up for lower weight-classes - both are among the most accomplished little guys from this generation and it's only right that They finally meet.
It's going to be brilliant to watch...
For both of them - HOF is still not out of question. Whoever loses, will probably come just short - and winner will be very, very close.
4-th title should be on the line for both (I assume it's going to be for vacant WBO belt - with Nietes ranked #1 and Ioka #3). A lot at stake legacy wise then.