Gerard Hughes, known as "Short Fuse," and Ruadhan Farrell, alias "El Nino," will face off at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. These two super-bantamweight fighters will compete during an undercard event before the main fight between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan.
Both fighters hail from Northern Ireland and bring distinct fighting experience to the ring. Hughes, with an undefeated record of 5 wins, has no knockouts yet but demonstrates a solid orthodox style. Farrell holds a slightly more extensive record with 6 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. He stands taller and brings his own orthodox technique to the match.
What time is Gerard Hughes vs Ruadhan Farrell fight
Live coverage for the Gerard Hughes vs Ruadhan Farrell main card will start at 02:00 PM EST on DAZN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Gerard Hughes vs Ruadhan Farrell Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 02:00 PM | 04:10 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 11:00 AM | 01:10 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 08:10 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 05:00 AM | 07:10 AM |
The event takes place on March 1, 2025, at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Gerard Hughes will face Ruadhan Farrell in an eight-round super bantamweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Lewis Crocker against Paddy Donovan.
The start time for the event is 04:10 PM EST. However, keep in mind that the ring walk time can change depending on how long the earlier fights last. The timing might shift if previous bouts run longer or shorter than expected.
Make sure to check your local time zone to catch all the action live.
Fighters Details
Gerard Hughes faces Ruadhan Farrell in an eight-round super bantamweight bout.
Gerard Hughes
- Nationality: Northern Ireland
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 170 cm
- Reach: 170 cm
- Total Fights: 6
- Record: 5 / 0 / 1
Gerard Hughes remains unbeaten with a record of 5 wins, no losses, and 1 draw. His orthodox style and height of 170 cm suit the super bantamweight division. Hughes' recent opponents lacked significant reach and height advantages, resembling his current match-up with Farrell, who presents similar challenges.
Ruadhan Farrell
- Nationality: Northern Ireland
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 178 cm
- Reach: 178 cm
- Total Fights: 8
- Record: 6 / 1 / 1
Ruadhan Farrell has a record of 6 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. Standing at 178 cm with an orthodox stance, he matches well against Hughes. Farrell's past fights involved opponents with varying styles, suggesting he can adapt to different fighting dynamics.
Gerard Hughes vs Ruadhan Farrell Betting Odds
- Underdog: Gerard Hughes : 2.4 (+140)
- Favorite: Ruadhan Farrell : 1.7 (-150)
| Method of victory | Gerard Hughes | Ruadhan Farrell |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 10.5 (+950) | 5.7 (+470) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.0 (+195) | 2.0 (-105) |
How and where to watch the Gerard Hughes vs Ruadhan Farrell Fight
You can watch Gerard Hughes vs Ruadhan Farrell via DAZN.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription. | £179.88 |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
Gerard Hughes vs Ruadhan Farrell Fight Card
- Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan
- Tommy McCarthy vs Steven Ward
- Gerard Hughes vs Ruadhan Farrell
- Craig Richards vs Padraig McCrory
- Kurt Walker vs Leon Woodstock
- Aaron Bowen vs Juan Cruz Cacheiro
- Shauna Browne vs Elif Nur Turhan
- Jack O'Neill vs Mohammed Wako
