Michel Rivera vs. Hugo Alberto Roldan: Live round-by-round updates

The Michel Rivera vs. Hugo Alberto Roldan round-by-round updates and live scoring are here to guide fans through the co-main event of the Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse card. The event, hosted by Salita Promotions, will be streamed via DAZN at 9:00 PM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 6:00 PM P.T. (Pacific Time).

However, the fight between Rivera and Roldan is estimated to start sometime between 11:00 PM E.T. / 8:00 PM P.T. The matchup, which is scheduled for 10, three-minute, rounds, is one of significance for both men. Rivera will represent the Dominican Republic, where he hopes to improve his 25-1 record.

Meanwhile, Roldan will bear the flag of Argentina, with the intent of bouncing back from a recent loss to Batyrzhan Jukembayev, which left him with a 22-2-1 record. No championship belt is on the line, but it marks an important bout at super lightweight, as they've been given co-headliner duties to one of boxing's marquee events tonight.

Naturally, the oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook list Rivera as a -700 favorite, while Roldan is regarded as a +450 underdog.

Follow Sportskeeda for play-by-play analysis and live scoring of the super lightweight fight.

Check out the Michel Rivera vs. Hugo Alberto Roldan face-off:

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Michel Rivera vs. Hugo Alberto Roldan

Round 1: Rivera measures the distance with a jab, but Roldan swarms him immediately, leading to a clinch. They break and Roldan is back on the front foot, applying relentless pressure. Roldan leaps in with a jab, but they clinch again. A swing and a miss for Roldan. A left hook stumbles Rivera.

They clinch again and the referee breaks them up. Another left hook lands for Roldan. A one-two lands for Rivera. The round ends with them circling each other. 10-9 Roldan.

Round 2: Roldan backs Rivera up, leading to a clinch. Rivera eats a hard shot, and they clinch again. More clinching, with Roldan engaging in dirty boxing. A one-two lands for Rivera after they separate. Rivera lands with a hard right hand. Roldan is shoved to the mat by Rivera.

Jabs for Rivera land. Roldan lunges forward with hooks to close out the round. 10-9 Rivera.

Round 3: A body jab lands for Roldan, who swings wildly and lands nothing. Rivera counters the Argentinian with a stiff jab. Rivera lands an overhand right. Roldan backs him up to the ropes, and unloads with a combination, but barely anything lands.

A big overhand right lands for Rivera. Rivera flicks out his jab and eats a hard body shot. Roldan eats a check hook. They clinch and the referee separates them. The round ends with Rivera on the ropes. 10-9 Rivera.

Round 4: Rivera with a one-two, but Roldan is quick to close the distance and they clinch. Back in the center, Rivera lands an uppercut to the body and right overhand. They clinch and Roldan batters his body with some dirty boxing. Rivera lands a one-two, and another clinch ensues.

Back in the center, they circle each other, but a lunge from Roldan causes them to clinch again. Rivera lands a few body shots and ends the round with a right hand. 10-9 Rivera.

Round 5: Roldan swarms Rivera with a combination, and Rivera clinches to smother the offense. More clinching after another Roldan lunge. A good right hand lands for Roldan. Rivera slips, no knockdown. Another lunge from Roldan after Rivera stands, but they clinch again.

A slick right hand lands for Rivera over-the-top, which he follows up with an uppercut. Body shot lands for Rivera. A right hand to the body lands for Rivera. 10-9 Rivera.

Round 6: Rivera lands a pair of counter-shots that stunned Roldan. They clinch and separate. Rivera finds a home for a left hook to the body. More clinching, but Rivera nearly lands a one-two as they break. A swing and a miss for Roldan.

The round ends with an exchange and a clinch. Not much action, but Rivera is leading the dance. 10-9 Rivera.

Round 7: The round is off to a furious start, with both men exchanging in the center. A nice body jab lands for Roldan. Roldan jabs Rivera, who is now pressuring him to the ropes. They clinch and break, but Rivera lands a thunderous right hand.

A left hook stuns Roldan against the ropes. Another big shot for Rivera, who then clinches to stifle Roldan's offense. A good check hook lands for Roldan. 10-9 Rivera.

Round 8: Roldan flurries forward and Rivera clinches. Dirty boxing and they break. They clinch again, and more dirty boxing from Roldan. An exchange on the inside happens, with both men landing, prompting Rivera to clinch.

A lot of clinching from Rivera, who eats a big right hand. The round ends with a clinch. 10-9 Roldan.

Round 9: A nice inside uppercut lands for Roldan. Rivera flicks out his jab, but he eats a counterpunch from Roldan. They exchange in the center. Rivera lands a good combination, barely missing with an uppercut. Roldan backs him up to the ropes, swings and misses.

Rivera is coasting, as he's ahead on the scorecards. 10-9 Rivera.

Round 10: Roldan and Rivera exchange in the center, before Rivera lands a left hook to the body. Rivera backs him up with a few jabs, but eats an overhand right. However, Roldan lacks the power to do much. They clinch, and the fans boo. A big right hand lands for Rivera, who slips and stumbles.

Another big right hand sends Roldan to the mat, leading to a standing 8-count. The fight resumes and both men trade. Rivera lands another hard right hand, but a stoppage eludes him as they clinch and break. 10-8 Rivera.

Official Decision: Michel Rivera def. Hugo Alberto Roldan via split-decision (99-90, 95-94, 98-91)