He will face Noel Mikaelian tonight in Miami as the pair contest the vacant strap.

Makabu was previously the champion for the WBC from 2020 until earlier in the year, and was once linked with a fight against Canelo Alvarez, which did not come to fruition.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Mikaelian vs. Makabu

Mikaelian vs. Makabu fight date, start time

• Date : Saturday November 4
• Time : 1 a.m. UK / 9 p.m.​ ET
• Main event ringwalks (approx): 3 a.m. UK / 11 p.m.​ ET

The card will start at 1 a.m. UK / 9 p.m.​ ET, with the main event ringwalks expected to take place at around 3 a.m. UK / 11 p.m.​ ET. The main event start time could change depending on the length of the fights on the undercard.

What channel/stream is Mikaelian vs. Makabu?

• U.S., UK and others:  FITE

The fight will be shown live on FITE  in the US, UK, and many other regions. Click here for more details.

Where is the Mikaelian vs. Makabu fight?

The event will be held at Casino Miami Jai Alai in Miami, Florida.

Noel Mikaelian record and bio

• Nationality:  German-Armenian
• Date of birth:  September 18, 1990
• Height:  6' 3"
• Reach:  75"
• Total fights:  28
• Record:  26-2 (11 KOs)

Ilunga Makabu record and bio

• Nationality:  Congolese
• Date of birth:  November 8, 1987
• Height:  6' 0"
• Reach:  74"
• Total fights:  32
• Record:  29-3 (25 KOs)

Mikaelian vs. Makabu fight card

• Noel Mikaelian vs. Ilunga Makabu, 12 rounds, for vacant WBC cruiserweight title
• Jonathan Guidry vs. Jesus Escalera, 10 rounds, heavyweights
• Trevor Bryan vs. Cassius Chaney, 10 rounds, heavyweights
• De Von Williams vs. Marik Black, 8 rounds, junior welterweights
• Isaiah Efrain Riquelmy vs. Rondale Hubbert, 6 rounds, junior welterweights