What time is the Carlos Ortega vs. Gerard Zapata fight tonight? Ringwalks, running order, streaming, how to watch

Carlos Ortega and Gerardo Zapata will face off in a light flyweight clash in Panama tonight.

Ortega will be hoping to take advantage of any weaknesses in Zapata's discipline after the Nicaraguan contender was disqualified in his last outing against Rene Santiago in December 2022.

Here's everything you need to know about Ortega vs. Zapata. 

When is Ortega vs. Zapata tonight? Date, start time

• Date: Friday, April 14
• Start time: 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. BST
• Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. BST

The event is set to get underway at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. BST with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. BST. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights. 

What channel/stream is Ortega vs. Zapata tonight?

• U.S.: ESPN+
• UK: TBA

ESPN+ will broadcast the fight in the U.S. (click here for more information). A UK broadcaster has not been announced at the time of writing. 

Where is Ortega vs. Zapata being held tonight? 

The fight will take place at Coliseo de Combates in Panama City, Panama. 

Carlos Ortega record and bio

• Nationality: Panama
• Date of birth: July 25, 1989
• Height: 5' 3"
• Reach: 73"
• Total fights: 24
• Record: 15-6-3 (6 KOs)

Gerardo Zapata record and bio

• Nationality: Nicaraguan
• Date of birth: August 31, 1994 
• Height: 5' 5"
• Reach: N/A
• Total fights: 15
• Record: 14-1 (5 KOs)

Ortega vs. Zapata card

• Carlos Ortega vs. Gerardo Zapata; Light flyweight
• Damian Rodriguez vs. Derrieck Cuevas; Light middleweight
• Yunior Menendez vs. Juan Carlos Chavarria; Light heavyweight