If youโre planning your Orlando weekend and want to add a dash of high-energy world-class action to your itineraryโespecially for teens or sports-curious familiesโMVP Fight Night at Caribe Royale is one of the most exciting storylines in town right now. This Saturday, August 23, the venue transforms into Orlandoโs very own boxing arenaโairing live globally on DAZN.
Hereโs what makes it a standout event for families who love a little competition and drama (with a whole dose of prestige):
At the heart of the action? The main event features Yankiel โEl Doctorcitoโ Rivera, Puerto Ricoโs undefeated flyweight sensation (7-0, 3 KOs), facing Venezuelaโs own unbeaten Angelino โHuracรกnโ Cordova (19-0-1, 12 KOs) for the WBA interim flyweight world title.
Thatโs not allโin the co-main bout, Yoenis โEl Bandoleroโ Tellez defends his WBA interim super welterweight title against Germanyโs Abass Baraou.
And thereโs even more to keep eyes on: three womenโs title fights featuring Stephanie Han, Jasmine Artiga, and other top stars. Itโs a stacked card full of powerful matches, streamed live on DAZN with exactly the kind of global flair Orlando knows how to welcome.
Why families might love it (even without stepping into the ring):
- Inspiration meets drama: Watching athletes at the top of their game fighting for world titles can spark conversations with older kids about hard work, focus, and dedication.
- Cultural celebration: With top fighters from Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Cuba, Germany, and more, itโs a lesson in diversity and international competition.
- Safe spectator thrills: Prefer to skip crowded venues? Invite the teens over for a โboxing night at homeโ, complete with popcorn, chili, and hometown team flagsโmuch easier than dragging everyone to a full-on stadium.
Family Planning Tips:
- How to watch: Tune into DAZN starting at 8:00 PM ET on Saturdayโgreat timing if you want to cap off the evening with something exciting.
- Double feature weekend: This event wraps up a back-to-back boxing weekendโFriday, August 22 hosts Most Valuable Prospects 14, followed by Fight Night on Saturday.
- Local buzz to explore: Even if you donโt attend, checking out Caribe Royale in photos beforehand or grabbing a snack nearby helps build the sense of placeโitโs a convert-ready memory even without tickets.
- Talk makeovers: After the bouts, discuss sportsmanship, goal-setting, or even what teenagers find cool about live sportsโgreat family chat starters.
What kids tell me afterward: Some of my teen readers say itโs like watching a superhero movieโbut real. One shared, โSeeing Rivera and Cordova go 12 intense rounds? That epic determination stuck with me.โ And parents love that itโs both thrilling and safeโno crowded stadium, just a screen and the energy of a global audience.