Tonight: Dzmitry Asanauvs Francesco Patera ESPN+ headliner

All signs point to a high-stakes showdown this Thursday when Dzmitry Asanau meets Francesco Patera in a ten-round lightweight contest. Both fighters made weight on Wednesday, setting the stage for what promises to be Asanau’s toughest test yet.

Appearing in top condition, Belarusian-born Asanau (9-0, 4 KOs) tipped the scales at 134.6 pounds. Belgium’s Patera (134.1 pounds) was equally ready, coming in fit and trim for their bout at Casino du Montreal in Montreal, Canada. The action will air live on ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

Asanau—a two-time Olympian for Belarus—has steadily risen through the ranks since relocating first to Dubai and then to Montreal under the Eye of the Tiger Management banner. Now 28 years old, the lightweight prospect scored a fifth-round knockout in his last outing against Marias Carlos Rueda in November, demonstrating growing power and poise in his first scheduled ten-rounder.

Patera, a proven contender, is looking to spoil Asanau’s home-base advantage. Given both fighters’ impressive weigh-in showings and well-rounded skill sets, fans can anticipate a competitive main event with potential title implications down the line.

• Junior Middleweight – 10 Rounds
  

  Mary Spencer (153.8 lbs.) vs. Ogleidis Suarez (153 lbs.)
  

  *for Spencer’s WBA title

• Welterweight – 10 Rounds
  

  Christopher Guerrero (146.5 lbs.) vs. Oliver Quintana (145.4 lbs.)

• Super Middleweight – 8 Rounds
  

  Moreno Fendero (167.5 lbs.) vs. Mykola Vovk (166.3 lbs.)

• Middleweight – 8 Rounds
  

  Alexandre Gaumont (159.7 lbs.) vs. Mathis Lourenco (156 lbs.)

• Lightweight – 8 Rounds
  

  Jhon Orobio (138.5 lbs.) vs. Sebastian Aguirre (139.3 lbs.)

• Junior Lightweight – 4 Rounds
  

  Erik Israyelyan (131.8 lbs.) vs. Richard Bernath (127.6 lbs.)

With a compelling main event and a solid undercard featuring multiple up-and-coming talents, Thursday’s card from Montreal promises plenty of action. Be sure to tune in on ESPN+ to catch all the fights live.