Last verified: August 6, 2026
Fight date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Venue: Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida, United States
Cherneka Johnson vs Dina Thorslund headlines MVPW-05 in Orlando on Saturday, August 8. The official MVP event page lists the prelims at 6:30 p.m. Eastern / 3:30 p.m. Pacific and the main card at 10:00 p.m. Eastern / 7:00 p.m. Pacific.
US viewers can watch the main card live on ESPN and through the ESPN app with the appropriate ESPN entitlement. ESPN Unlimited provides a direct streaming route without a cable package; viewers whose television provider includes ESPN can authenticate that provider in the ESPN app.
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Johnson vs Thorslund viewing options
| Viewer | Official US route | What is confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| Direct streamer | ESPN Unlimited | Includes the ESPN linear network in the ESPN app |
| Existing TV subscriber | ESPN channel or authenticated ESPN app | Requires a participating package that includes ESPN |
| Bundle subscriber | Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited bundle | ESPN Unlimited access is included; some content may still require the ESPN app |
| Replay viewer | ESPN app schedule and Replay tab | Replay listings are supported, but event-specific availability duration is not published |
Most Valuable Promotions and the WBC's fight announcement both identify ESPN as the broadcaster. The promoter's live event page is the best source for late changes to the card and streaming times.
Johnson vs Thorslund start times
Orlando uses Eastern Daylight Time in August. These conversions use MVP's published 6:30 p.m. ET prelim and 10:00 p.m. ET main-card times.
| Portion | Orlando / US Eastern | US Pacific | UK | Central Europe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Sat, 6:30 p.m. EDT | Sat, 3:30 p.m. PDT | Sat, 11:30 p.m. BST | Sun, 12:30 a.m. CEST |
| Main card | Sat, 10:00 p.m. EDT | Sat, 7:00 p.m. PDT | Sun, 3:00 a.m. BST | Sun, 4:00 a.m. CEST |
MVP's live page also displays a separate 2:30 p.m. venue/ticket listing. That does not replace the promoter's explicit 6:30 p.m. prelim stream and 10:00 p.m. main-card listings. Ticket-entry, non-televised and broadcast times can differ.
What time will Johnson and Thorslund walk out?
No guaranteed main-event ring-walk time has been published. Johnson vs Thorslund follows the earlier main-card bouts, and decisions, stoppages, medical checks and production breaks can change the schedule.
Open ESPN for the 10:00 p.m. ET main-card start. Treat any precise ring-walk prediction from an unofficial site as an estimate, not a confirmed time.
How to watch Johnson vs Thorslund without cable
ESPN Unlimited is ESPN's direct-to-consumer plan that includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, ESPN on ABC, SECN, ACCN and related services. Because MVP assigns this event to ESPN, Unlimited is the clear direct streaming plan.
ESPN's current Select and Unlimited price page lists:
| ESPN plan | Monthly price | Annual price | Suitable for this ESPN event? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN Select | $12.99 | $129.99 | Not confirmed; Select covers the ESPN+ library rather than every ESPN network program |
| ESPN Unlimited | $29.99 | $299.99 | Yes; includes the ESPN linear network |
Do not subscribe to the lower-priced Select plan solely for this fight unless the live event tile explicitly labels it ESPN+. The official event announcement says ESPN, and ESPN's plan documentation reserves the complete ESPN network lineup for Unlimited.
To watch:
- Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited at ESPN's official site or confirm that your TV provider includes ESPN.
- Install or update the ESPN app.
- Sign in with the relevant MyDisney or TV-provider account.
- Open the Boxing or Most Valuable Promotions section.
- Select the MVPW-05 prelim or main-card tile.
There is no separate pay-per-view fee listed for this event. A normal ESPN entitlement is the published route.
Can existing cable and live-TV subscribers watch?
Yes, if the package includes ESPN. Watch on the ESPN television channel or authenticate the participating provider inside ESPN.com or the ESPN app. ESPN's live-stream access instructions explain the provider-authentication requirement.
A subscription to an internet television service does not automatically guarantee ESPN. Check the live channel lineup for your ZIP code and plan before paying. Provider prices, trials, DVR rules and simultaneous-stream limits are controlled by that provider rather than ESPN.
If your provider offers ESPN but the app rejects the login, sign out of both accounts, confirm the ESPN channel works through the provider's own app, and then reconnect the provider in ESPN. An ESPN Select subscription is not a substitute for a missing ESPN linear entitlement.
Disney+, Hulu and ESPN bundle option
Disney's current US bundle list includes:
- Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle for $19.99 per month.
- Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Premium for $29.99 per month.
- Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle for $35.99 per month.
- Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Premium for $44.99 per month.
Choose an ESPN Unlimited bundle for this ESPN-network event. The word “Premium” in the bundle name changes the Disney+ and Hulu advertising levels; it does not turn ESPN Select into Unlimited.
ESPN's bundle guidance says some programming can be accessed through Disney+ or Hulu by entitled subscribers, but some content is available only in the ESPN app. For the most reliable event-day route, activate every included service and keep the ESPN app ready.
Supported devices and simultaneous streams
ESPN's current supported-device page lists these device families for Select and Unlimited subscriptions:
- Apple TV
- Amazon Fire TV and Kindle Fire tablets
- Android TV
- Android phones and tablets
- iPhone and iPad
- Roku
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
Supported browsers can use ESPN.com. Device models and operating-system minimums can change, so update the app and device before fight night.
ESPN subscriptions currently allow up to three simultaneous streams for most live and on-demand content, according to its stream-limit documentation. A television provider or third-party streaming service may impose a different limit in its own app.
The ESPN app also supports Start From the Beginning for selected live programming on supported Samsung, Xbox, Apple TV, Fire TV and Android TV devices. The presence of that general feature does not guarantee that every MVPW-05 feed will display the option, so join live where possible.
Can you watch a replay?
ESPN's schedule and replay instructions provide Live, Upcoming and Replay tabs, and viewers can filter by sport to find available replays. ESPN has not published an MVPW-05-specific replay window or expiration date.
After the event:
- Open the ESPN app or ESPN.com.
- Select Schedule.
- Choose the Replay tab.
- Filter for Boxing or search for MVPW-05.
Do not assume that a replay will remain available permanently. If replay access matters, check the event tile immediately after the broadcast and avoid news pages that could reveal the result.
Current MVPW-05 fight card
MVP's event page currently separates four main-card bouts from six prelim listings. The promoter can change opponents, order and broadcast placement.
| Card position | Bout | Current designation |
|---|---|---|
| Main event | Cherneka Johnson vs Dina Thorslund | Undisputed bantamweight world championship |
| Main card | Desley Robinson vs Tammara Thibeault | Unified middleweight world championship |
| Main card | Shurretta Metcalf vs Amanda Galle | Super flyweight |
| Main card | Krystal Rosado vs Alondra Hernandez | Bantamweight |
| Prelims | Jan Paul Rivera vs Abraham Perfecto | Featherweight |
| Prelims | Dainier Pero vs opponent TBC | Heavyweight |
| Prelims | Sa'Rai Brown-El vs Sheila Moreno | Junior flyweight |
| Prelims | Angelo Hernandez vs Jose Fernandez | Featherweight |
| Prelims | Jadden Addison vs James Webb | Super lightweight listing |
| Prelims | Sebastian Juarez vs Rance Ward | Middleweight |
One opponent remains displayed as TBC on the current promoter page. The Caribe Royale listing also contains differences in the supporting lineup, so use MVP's live page and the ESPN event tiles for the final card rather than copying an older announcement.
Championship stakes and fighter records
The WBC identifies Johnson as the undisputed bantamweight champion and says all four major 118-pound titles are at stake. This is Johnson's first defense of the undisputed championship.
MVP lists Johnson at 19-2 with eight knockouts and Thorslund at 24-0 with nine knockouts. Thorslund previously held the WBC and WBO bantamweight titles before relinquishing them during a pregnancy in 2025. She returned in 2026 and now moves back to 118 pounds.
The co-main event also carries championship stakes. MVP lists Desley Robinson as 12-3 with four knockouts and Tammara Thibeault as 4-0 with three knockouts, with the unified middleweight championship designation on the event page.
Records, sanctioning status and card order can change after the verification date. Start2Watch does not turn promotional language into a fight prediction or betting recommendation.
Is there a legitimate free stream?
No complete licensed free US stream has been confirmed for everyone. ESPN is a subscription television network, and the direct ESPN Unlimited plan is paid.
ESPN does not advertise a universal free trial for every new Unlimited subscriber. Limited offers can be tied to another purchase or a particular account, so they should not be presented as a general free option. Disney also states that its ESPN bundles do not currently include a free trial.
Some live-TV providers may display temporary trials to eligible customers. Verify that ESPN is included, read the renewal price and cancellation deadline, and do not claim a trial that does not appear at checkout.
Avoid unauthorized IPTV restreams, social-media rebroadcasts, shared accounts and pages asking for browser notifications or cryptocurrency. They are not licensed viewing routes and can expose passwords, payment details and devices.
Watching outside the United States
The ESPN access described here is verified for the United States. An ESPN subscription or TV login does not automatically grant the same fight catalog while travelling or in another country.
MVP's event page includes a country selector, but it does not currently expose a stable public list of every regional broadcaster in the page text. Check the live country selection close to the event and use a broadcaster's own listing before purchasing.
Do not infer Australian coverage from Johnson's nationality or Danish coverage from Thorslund's nationality. A VPN does not create distribution rights, convert a US subscription into a local license or guarantee that a platform will accept the connection.
Set up the stream before August 8
- Recheck MVP's event page for card and time changes.
- Confirm the MVPW-05 tile appears in ESPN's Upcoming schedule.
- Verify that the account has ESPN, not only ESPN Select.
- Update the ESPN app and streaming device.
- Sign in and play another ESPN program.
- Test sound, captions and the television input.
- Leave one of the three ESPN streams available.
- Open the prelim feed 10 to 15 minutes before 6:30 p.m. ET.
Use Start2Watch's internet-speed guide to leave bandwidth for other household devices. If the video buffers, follow the stream buffering diagnostic. Fire TV viewers can also use the clear Firestick cache guide and Firestick Wi-Fi troubleshooting guide.
For another major women's championship event, see Start2Watch's Taylor vs Pili viewing guide.
Johnson vs Thorslund FAQs
When is Johnson vs Thorslund?
Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida.
What time do the prelims start?
MVP lists the prelims at 6:30 p.m. Eastern / 3:30 p.m. Pacific. That is 11:30 p.m. BST and 12:30 a.m. CEST on Sunday.
What time does the main card start?
The main card begins at 10:00 p.m. Eastern / 7:00 p.m. Pacific. It starts Sunday at 3:00 a.m. BST and 4:00 a.m. CEST.
What channel is Johnson vs Thorslund on?
ESPN in the United States. It can also be accessed through the ESPN app with ESPN Unlimited or an eligible authenticated television provider.
Is Johnson vs Thorslund on ESPN Select?
It is not confirmed for Select. MVP lists the ESPN network, while Select primarily covers the ESPN+ library. ESPN Unlimited includes the full ESPN network lineup.
Is Johnson vs Thorslund a pay-per-view?
No separate PPV purchase is currently listed. Access is through an eligible ESPN subscription or television package.
What titles are on the line?
The undisputed bantamweight world championship is at stake in the main event. The co-main event is listed as a unified middleweight world championship bout.
Is there a free official stream?
No universal complete free stream is confirmed. Any trial is account- and provider-dependent and must be verified at checkout.
Verification and update policy
This guide was reverified on August 6, 2026 using MVP's live event page and current card, the Caribe Royale event listing, WBC and WBO event information, and ESPN's current plan, device, stream and replay documentation. The August 6 check added Sa'Rai Brown-El vs Sheila Moreno, retained Dainier Pero's opponent as TBC, and replaced the stale 4:30 p.m. venue reference with MVP's current separate 2:30 p.m. venue/ticket listing. The 6:30 p.m. prelim stream and 10:00 p.m. main card remain unchanged.
Start2Watch will recheck the fighters, bout order, TBC opponent, ESPN event tiles, prelim and main-card times, regional broadcasters, prices, trials, simultaneous streams and replay availability within 48 hours of the first prelim.
Start2Watch links only to licensed viewing services. Fight cards and schedules can change, platform access is territorial, and no free stream is promised where one has not been officially announced.
