Gary Cully vs Francesco Patera - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Gary Cully will face Francesco Patera at First Direct Arena in Leeds as part of the undercard to Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall. Both lightweights have proven track records, with Cully boasting a near-perfect record and Patera bringing years of experience back into the ring.

Gary Cully turned pro in 2017 and has since stacked up 17 wins. Details from his recent bouts reveal his resilience, having secured a split decision win over Reece Mould last November. Despite a setback against Jose Felix in May 2023, where he lost by TKO, Cully bounced back powerfully. He’s known for his left-handed punching power which he'll lever against Patera’s orthodox stance.

Francesco Patera went professional in 2012, making him seasoned with several more bouts under his belt compared to Cully. His last three fights show a pattern of robust performance marked by two knockouts, indicative of consistent strength and strategic play.

What time is Gary Cully vs Francesco Patera fight

Live coverage for the Gary Cully vs Francesco Patera main card will start at 03:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Gary Cully vs Francesco Patera Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, May 25, 2024	03:00 PM	04:50 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, May 25, 2024	12:00 PM	01:50 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, May 25, 2024	07:00 PM	08:50 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, May 26, 2024	06:00 AM	07:50 AM

The boxing match between Gary Cully and Francesco Patera will take place on May 25, 2024, at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The fight is scheduled to start at 04:50 PM EST. This event is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall.

Gary Cully and Francesco Patera will compete in a lightweight category over 10 rounds. Please note that the exact time of the ring walk may vary depending on how long earlier fights last.

Viewers should check the start times listed for different countries to ensure they do not miss the match due to time zone differences.

Fighters Details

Gary Cully goes up against Francesco Patera in a 10-round lightweight bout.

Gary Cully

• Nationality: Ireland
• Stance: Southpaw
• Height: 188cm
• Total Fights: 18
• Record: 17 / 1 / 0

Gary Cully turned professional in 2017 and boasts a record of 17 wins, 1 loss, with 10 of those wins by knockout. In his last outing on November 25, 2023, he won a split decision against Reece Mould. Considering Mould's significant experience and closer weight class comparison to Patera, Cully appears well-matched for this upcoming contest which could leverage his southpaw stance and high knockout rate.

Francesco Patera

• Nationality: Belgium
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 177cm
• Total Fights: 33
• Record: 29 / 4 / 0

Francesco Patera started his professional career in 2012, accruing 29 wins and 4 losses with 11 wins by knockout. His recent victory was a knockout against Carlos Sandoval on November 18, 2023. Although Sandoval’s less-impressive record might seem to downplay Patera's challenge, his extensive experience and consistent performance in the lightweight division suggest he could pose a considerable threat to Cully based on his adaptability and ring craft.

Gary Cully vs Francesco Patera Betting Odds

• Favorite: Gary Cully : 1.1 (-700)
• Underdog: Jack Catterall : 1.7 (-136)

Method of victory	Gary Cully	Jack Catterall
By KO/TKO or disqualification	2.6 (+165)	None
By decision or technical decision	1.8 (-125)	None

How and where to watch the Gary Cully vs Francesco Patera Fight

You can watch Gary Cully vs Francesco Patera via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Gary Cully vs Francesco Patera Fight Card

• Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
• Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson
• Gary Cully vs Francesco Patera
• Cheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro
• George Liddard vs Graham McCormack
• Emmanuel Buttigieg vs Anas Isarti
• Giorgio Visioli vs Sergio Odabai