Carlos Ortega vs. Gerard Zapata: Date, start time, TV channel and live stream

Carlos Ortega and Gerardo Zapata meet in a light flyweight contest in Panama on Friday night. 

Ortega will be looking to expoit any flaws in Zapata's discipline after the Nicaraguan was disqualified in his previous outing against Rene Santiago last December. 

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

When is Ortega vs. Zapata? 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?

• 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? 

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