Da'Velle Smith prepares to face Esau Herrera de la Cruz at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan. The middleweight boxing match adds a compelling layer to an event headlined by Ardreal Holmes Jr versus Hugo Noriega.
Since turning professional in 2021, Smith has maintained an undefeated record with eight wins, showcasing his strength with six knockouts. His recent unanimous decision victory over Rolando Wenceslao Mansilla demonstrates his dominance in the ring. In contrast, Esau Herrera de la Cruz began his boxing career two decades ago in 2002 and brings a vast experience with 39 professional fights. Despite facing recent losses, Herrera's consistent performance in longer bouts speaks to his enduring resilience in the middleweight category.
Live coverage for the Da'Velle Smith vs Esau Herrera de la Cruz main card will start at 08:00 PM EST on DAZN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Da'Velle Smith vs Esau Herrera de la Cruz |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-09-12 | 20:00 | 21:00 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-09-12 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-09-13 | 01:00 | 02:00 |
| Australia | 2024-09-13 | 12:00 | 13:00 |
The boxing match featuring Da'Velle Smith versus Esau Herrera de la Cruz will take place at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan. The event is scheduled for 09:00 PM EST on September 12, 2024. This fight is set for six rounds in the middleweight category.
Da'Velle Smith and Esau Herrera de la Cruz will be part of the undercard, leading up to the main event between Ardreal Holmes Jr and Hugo Noriega.
Please note that the exact time of the ring walk may vary depending on the length of earlier fights on the undercard. Adjustments might occur if previous matches end sooner or later than expected.
For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, check local listings to confirm the start time in your area.
Da'Velle Smith faces Esau Herrera de la Cruz in a six-round middleweight bout with no titles on the line.
Da'Velle Smith, with an undefeated record of 8 wins, turned professional in 2021. His recent fight was a unanimous decision win against Rolando Wenceslao Mansilla. Given Mansilla's vast experience and balanced record, Smith facing Herrera de la Cruz, who has faced tougher opponents several times through his career, might find this match both challenging and a potential metric of his growth in skill.
Esau Herrera de la Cruz turned pro back in 2002 and boats a diverse record with 21 wins in 39 fights. His last bout resulted in a knockout loss to Petr Khamukov, an undefeated fighter at the time. Facing the younger and tactically fresh Smith could test his veteran resilience while providing insights into his ability to strategize against rising stars.
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