Joey Essex turns pro in 2023. He currently prepares to put his orthodox stance against João "Numeiro" Barbosa, whose record shows one loss. Despite being early in his career, Essex readies himself for stiff competition after analyzing past opponents. The super middleweight match tests both fighters' skills and determination.
What time is Joey Essex vs João Barbosa fight
Live coverage for the Joey Essex vs João Barbosa main card will start at 01:00 PM EST on DAZN PPV. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Joey Essex vs João Barbosa Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 | 10:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 | 05:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 | 04:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
The event takes place on August 30, 2025, at the AO Arena in Manchester, Lancashire, England. The action starts at 04:00 PM EST. Joey Essex will fight João Barbosa in a super middleweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Darren Till versus Luke Rockhold.
The Essex vs. Barbosa match consists of four rounds. As an undercard fight, its start time may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Fans should be prepared for potential schedule changes.
For those watching from different countries, it's important to check local start times based on your time zone to ensure you don't miss any action.
Fighters Details
Joey Essex faces off against João Barbosa in a super middleweight showdown. No belts or titles are on the line.
Joey Essex
- Nationality: England
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 175 cm
- Reach: 175 cm
- Total Fights:
- Record: / /
Joey Essex has no official fight records available, limiting insights into his professional boxing journey. With an orthodox stance and fighting out of London, expectations about his skills in the ring remain speculative. Without records of past fights or opponents for comparison, his upcoming performance remains unpredictable in the super middleweight class.
João Barbosa
- Nationality: Portugal
- Stance: Orthodox
- Total Fights: 1
- Record: 0 / 1 / 0
João Barbosa holds a record of 0 wins and 1 loss. His single professional bout ended without victory, indicating challenges as he continues to adapt to this competitive weight division. The stakes against Joey Essex lie in demonstrating improvement and skill development.
How and where to watch the Joey Essex vs João Barbosa Fight
You can watch Joey Essex vs João Barbosa via DAZN.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year | PPV Price |
| 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 | - |
Joey Essex vs João Barbosa Fight Card
- Darren Till vs Luke Rockhold
- Tony Ferguson vs Nathaniel Bustamante
- Joey Essex vs João Barbosa
- Dillon Danis vs Warren Spencer
- Ty Mitchell vs Sean Hemphill
- Amadeusz Roślik vs Rahim Pardesi
- Chase DeMoor vs Natan Marcoń
- Carla Jade vs Daryn Harris
- Amir Anderson vs Vitor Siqueira
- Demi Sims vs Nadeshi Hopkins