Overview

• Essex’s first professional bout is scheduled for Saturday at Manchester’s AO Arena, with the main card expected to begin around 5pm BST.
• Official ring-walk times are not confirmed, though outlets anticipate Essex vs Numeiro at roughly 7pm BST.
• Essex will be trained and cornered by Tony Simms, a respected coach noted for his work with Conor Benn.
• Portuguese influencer Numeiro has one recorded professional fight, a sixth-round stoppage loss to Kalin Simeonov in 2023.
• The event is headlined by Darren Till vs Luke Rockhold, with Tony Ferguson vs Salt Papi also slated for the main card.