The Gathering fight night guide: Start time, how to watch and undercard details… Everything you need to know about footy’s biggest night of boxing

Former footy stars are set to swap their boots for boxing gloves and throw down on Wednesday night in what promises to be a thrilling showdown in the ring ahead of the AFL’s Gather Round in Adelaide.

Kane Cornes, Nathan Brown, Dale Thomas, Dane Swan, Anthony Rocca, Corey McKernan, Mitch Robinson and Kayne Pettifer have been training hard for weeks to put on a show for both footy and boxing fans.

The event also features a host of professional boxers, including Aussie Jackson England, who will take on American Jamel Herring for the WBO global super featherweight title.

Former AFL players and professional boxers will throw down in a blockbuster boxing fight night ahead of the AFL’s Gather Round in Adelaide

Ex-footy stars turned commentators Kane Cornes (left) and Nathan Brown (right) will face off in one of the most anticipated bouts of the night

When does the action start?

The event is televised from 6.30pm (AEDT) for the event on Wednesday, April 3.

How can you watch?

The Gathering is exclusive to Stan Sport, so fans will need an active Stan subscription to watch the event.

Stan subscribers will need to order the pay-per-view for an additional $50.

If you’re unable to purchase the event, Daily Mail Australia will be running a live blog with updates on all the action.

Where is The Gathering Fight Night being held?

The event will be held at Adelaide 36ers Arena in Adelaide. Fans can buy tickets by clicking here.

Breaking down the big fights

All the fights promise to be exciting, but the following bouts have gathered some some extra interest.

Kayne Cornes vs Nathan Brown

Not one to shy away from controversy, Cornes has admitted that lots of people want to see him get battered by Brown on Wednesday night.

However, boxing icon Danny Green believes Cornes is the ‘most driven’ athlete competing on the night and he will not at all be surprised if Cornes gets his hand raised after the final bell.

At Tuesday night’s weigh-in, the former Power star admitted a South Australian real estate company has paid to have its name on the soles of his boxing boots because that’s where they’ll get the most exposure.

‘My job is to make sure that’s not shown tomorrow night,’ he laughed.

Asked by boxing legend Danny Green what his plan on fight night will be, Brown said: ‘I think we both just want to pay the sport of boxing some respect.’

Cornes looked in far better shape than Brown, who joked that he’s the overwhelming favourite at ‘about $1.10’ to win.

Mitch Robinson vs Kayne Pettifer

Both men are very serious about their training and Green believes this bout will be the best in terms of skill from the footy stars.

‘Petts has been boxing for a long time,’ said Green. ‘Mitch has been boxing for a little while and he loves it, and will continue if he’s victorious.’

Boxing icon Danny Green believes the bout between Mitch Robinson and Kayne Pettifer will be the best to watch in terms of boxing skill

Dane Swan vs Dale Thomas

Both men are ultra-competitive and good friends out of the ring.

Swan says he’s the best shape he’s been in for some time and has been training in boxing for many years.

‘I’m not a full-time boxer, I’ve had to juggle it around my lifestyle and three young kids, but I’ve done the work,’ Swan told Daily Mail Australia.

‘I can do four rounds comfortably, its just how many times I get hit. But I’m ready to go.

‘Boxing is one discipline I’ve always enjoyed. I hate running, I haven’t lifted a weight since I was forced to while playing AFL, and swimming bores me.

‘I was meant to fight a couple of years ago but that fell through. I got asked to do this, so it’s time to put your money where your mouth is.’

Dane Swan and Dale Thomas are friends outside of the ring, but will be giving their all to get their hand raised

Jackson England vs Jamel Herring

The pro fighters are competing for the WBO global super featherweight title.

Herring is a former world champ and has been in the ring with some of the biggest names in the business.

England, the Aussie, is an exciting fighter and has come to Adelaide to make a statement against the slick American.

Jamel Herring and Jackson England will contest for the WBO global super featherweight title

Alex Leapai Jr vs Joe Ageli

Hulking rugby league prodigy Alex Leapai Jr walked away from his NRL contract with the Gold Coast Titans to follow in his legendary father’s footsteps and focus on boxing.

Alex Leapai Snr fought former heavyweight titan Wladimir Klitschko in 2014 for the world title and many are tipping his talented son to go all the way.

‘I’m feeling fit and ready to go,’ Alex Jnr told Daily Mail Australia.