Rodriguez looks to continue his ascent towards boxing history on Saturday at The Ring IV: Night of the Champions, when he puts his WBC and WBO titles at stake against WBA titlist Fernando Martinez in a unification clash from ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, live and exclusive on DAZN PPV .

And overnight, former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz claimed he had agreed terms to fight Paul in a rematch, with the Ohio native in line for a return next month. However, with the pairing still up in the air amid Paul’s update, a defending welterweight kingpin has welcomed the chance to take on the influencer.

Highlights Former UFC heavyweight champion returns to competition outside the Octagon. Debuts in a new combat sport at age 46. Marks the start of a potential new chapter for one of the sport's most enduring veterans.

Conor Benn may struggle to return to welterweight in search of titles, though Carl Frampton hopes he could face Lewis Crocker if so.

Former IBA world champion Tran Van Thao knocked out Kwanchai Pliankhunthod in the fourth round of their bout in Ho Chi Minh City on Nov. 15 after being taunted multiple times.