Arnold Barboza Jr. and Oscar Duarte trade leather over 12 rounds on Saturday, January 23, 2027, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. DAZN will broadcast the welterweight main event exclusively, with Duarte stepping up to 147lbs (66.7kg) for the first time.
Barboza brings a 33-1 record with 11 knockouts into the bout. Duarte arrives at 31-2-1 with 23 knockouts, fresh from beating Angel Fierro.
What Time Does Barboza vs Duarte Start?
The broadcast start has not been announced.
Main-event ring walks are estimated for approximately 11pm ET on January 23 / 4am GMT on January 24. How to Watch Barboza vs Duarte
DAZN will carry the event exclusively in all territories. The announcement does not specify whether the broadcast requires a separate PPV purchase or is included with a subscription.
Barboza vs Duarte Fight Card
Arnold Barboza Jr. (33-1, 11 KOs) vs Oscar Duarte (31-2-1, 23 KOs)
Welterweight, 12 rounds, at 147lbs (66.7kg).
Additional undercard bouts will be announced. No championship has been named as being at stake in the main event.
Tickets for Honda Center
Tickets go on general sale Friday, November 13, at 1pm ET / 6pm GMT, through Ticketmaster.com and GoldenBoy.com.
Prices are $50, $75, $100, $150 and $250, before service charges. Honda Center hosts the fight in Anaheim, California.
Barboza Returns After Beating Kenneth Sims Jr.
Barboza enters after outpointing Kenneth Sims Jr. in his welterweight debut to claim the WBO Global belt. The victory followed his first professional defeat against Teofimo Lopez, having previously beaten Jack Catterall in Manchester for the interim WBO super lightweight title.
He has kept training during his layoff.
“I’ve been out of the ring since March, but I haven’t stopped training, and while streaming on Kick has helped me build an entirely new fan base, boxing has always been my first love,” Barboza said.
“Whether I put on a boxing clinic or stand toe-to-toe and go to war, I’m ready for the challenge because that’s what boxing is all about.”
Duarte Moves Up to Welterweight
Duarte makes his divisional debut after a split-decision victory over Angel Fierro earned him the WBC Silver super lightweight belt. His recent run also includes wins over Kenneth Sims Jr., Miguel Madueño, Joseph Diaz and Batyr Akhmedov.
A planned IBF title challenge against Richardson Hitchins fell through when Hitchins withdrew shortly before the fight. Duarte now turns his attention to a former interim champion at a higher weight.
“I’m very happy with the opportunity, with an excellent opponent who was a former interim champion,” Duarte said.
“On my part, I am going to prepare with everything that’s inside of me, I am going to leave it all in the ring. I am going to resoundingly win on January 23.”
Grip Hart here, and I’m fed up with the fan chatter pretending this is a mismatch. Duarte moves up, but Barboza isn’t fireworks on demand; respect the grind, clamp down, and stop the hype train.
Rico Steele here, echoing the counterpoint: Duarte’s ascent challenges Barboza but the ring teaches truth. If Duarte tries to walk Barboza down, he’ll walk into counters, body work, and a disciplined pace that breaks late.
Mack Raines here, firing back at the playground talk: Barboza’s experience and Duarte’s size means this bout will hinge on defense, angle control, and stamina. Expect a brutal pace, clean shots, and a contested decision.
Mack Carter here with a tactical breakdown: Barboza’s jab must set the tempo, slide in angles, and keep Duarte guessing. Duarte’s reach and power threaten, so expect Barboza to pivot, ride the ropes, and win rounds on punch precision.
Tank Porter here says Barboza slips Duarte’s power with sharp footwork, cold counters, and a measured pace. He outboxes the newcomer 12 rounds, taking a wide decision while showing veteran grit and ring IQ.