Gary Antuanne Russell and Andy Hiraoka will battle it out under the bright lights of the T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two super lightweight fighters will compete for the WBA World Super Lightweight Title in a 10-round bout.
Gary Antuanne Russell's boxing journey has seen him rack up 18 wins with only one loss since turning professional. Known as "The Last," he hails from Capitol Heights, Maryland. Andy Hiraoka remains undefeated oozing a record of 24 wins and zero losses. Dubbed "The Blade," he's built his career in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
What time is Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka fight
Live coverage for the Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka main card will start at 08:00 PM EST on DAZN PPV. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 | 08:00 PM | 10:10 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 | 05:00 PM | 07:10 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 | 12:00 AM | 02:10 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 | 11:00 AM | 01:10 PM |
The boxing event takes place on February 21, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gary Antuanne Russell will face Andy Hiraoka in a 10-round match for the WBA World Super Lightweight Title. The fight is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Mario Barrios against Ryan Garcia.
The event starts at 10:10 PM EST. However, the ring walk time may change depending on how long earlier fights last. This means fans should be ready for some flexibility in timing. Viewers from different countries should check local start times to ensure they don't miss any action.
Fighters Details
Gary Antuanne Russell
- Nationality: Maryland
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 178 cm
- Reach: 178 cm
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 18 / 1 / 0
Andy Hiraoka
- Nationality: Japan
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 180 cm
- Reach: 180 cm
- Total Fights: 24
- Record: 24 / 0 / 0
Gary Antuanne Russell will fight Andy Hiraoka for the WBA World Super Lightweight Title over 10 rounds.
Gary Antuanne Russell, with a record of 18 wins and 1 loss, is an experienced fighter. He has faced various opponents in the super lightweight division. His last fight could give him momentum, but his single loss may leave questions. Given Andy Hiraoka's undefeated streak and superior reach, Russell faces a challenging match ahead.
Andy Hiraoka remains unbeaten with 24 wins and no losses. His higher number of victories indicates strong experience at super lightweight. Hiraoka's recent opponents lacked the talent level that Russell brings but his consistent performance shows potential for securing the title.
Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka Betting Odds
- Favorite: Gary Antuanne Russell : 1.3 (-320)
- Underdog: Andy Hiraoka : 3.8 (+275)
| Method of victory | Gary Antuanne Russell | Andy Hiraoka |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | None | 8.5 (+750) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.3 (+130) | 4.8 (+380) |
How and where to watch the Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka Fight
You can watch Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka 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 | - |
Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka Fight Card
- Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia
- Richardson Hitchins vs Oscar Duarte
- Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka
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- Bektemir Melikuziev vs Sena Agbeko
- Amari Jones vs Luis Arias
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