How to Watch Joey Essex vs João Barbosa - Live Stream & TV Channels

Ronald Crawley Aug. 30, 2025, 12:36 a.m.

Joey Essex steps into the ring against João Barbosa at Manchester's AO Arena as part of the undercard for Darren Till vs Luke Rockhold.

Joey Essex remains relatively new to fighting with no prior professional bouts to date. On the other hand, João Barbosa boasts a single professional fight under his belt, which ended in defeat. With neither fighter showing a long bout history or decorated record, fans can expect to see how hunger and new talents determine the fight’s outcome.

How to watch Joey Essex vs João Barbosa in the USA?

Viewers from USA can watch the Joey Essex vs João Barbosa fight on DAZN. The main event starts at 01:00 PM.

You can watch the event by subscribing to DAZN streaming service for a flat fee of $19.99 USD each month or $224.99 for an entire year. You’ll have to pay additional fee to watch the PPV events.

How to watch Joey Essex vs João Barbosa in UK?

The Joey Essex vs João Barbosa card will be broadcast live on Saturday, August 30 at 06:00 PM. Viewers from UK can watch all the fights on DAZN.

To watch the fight on DAZN in the UK, you’ll need to buy a subscription. It costs £9.99 per month if you decide to pay every month for a whole year, £99.99 as a one-off payment for a year, or £19.99 per month - a fee that can be canceled at any time.

How to watch Joey Essex vs João Barbosa in Australia?

The Joey Essex vs João Barbosa fight is set to unfold at the AO Arena, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Fans in Australia can tune into the live broadcast on DAZN, beginning at 05:00 AM. The event will cover both main and preliminary fights with the main event possibly shifting due to preceding fight outcomes.

How to watch Joey Essex vs João Barbosa in Canada?

Fans in Canada can watch the live stream of the Joey Essex vs João Barbosa event on DAZN. The main card will start broadcasting at 10:00 AM. The main event fight may start later or earlier than expected due to delays or changes in the undercard. The fight is going to take place at AO Arena, Manchester, Lancashire, England.

Monthly DAZN subscription in Canada will cost you $24.99. If you decide to pay for the year, it’ll be $199.99 for 12 months.

Fighters Details

Joey Essex is facing João Barbosa in a four-round super middleweight bout with no belts or titles on the line.

Joey Essex

  • Nationality: England
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Height: 175 cm
  • Reach: 175 cm
  • Total Fights:
  • Record: / /

Joey Essex, a professional boxer from London, steps into the ring as a relatively new face. With limited prior bouts and no noted awards or records, he currently seeks to establish his presence. His previous opponents do not indicate significant challenge exposure, suggesting a stepping stone match against Barbosa.

João Barbosa

  • Nationality: Portugal
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Total Fights: 1
  • Record: 0 / 1 / 0

João Barbosa, known as "Numeiro," holds an 0-1 record. His lack of victories and wider experience makes this fight critical for him to secure redemption. His previous encounter suggests challenges ahead against Essex's potential strategy.

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
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