Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi: Fight card, date, start time, streaming, how to watch, venue, and more
The Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi showdown marks a clash between two young pugilists from the 'Land of the Rising Sun,' with world championship glory at stake. Another notable element that's piqued fan interest is that the Inoue-Tsutsumi card would be part of a two-day boxing extravaganza, with the following day's card headlined by Junto Nakatani and Tasana Salapat.
Japan's Inoue (20-1, 5 KOs) is fresh off a unanimous decision victory against Sho Ishida in May 2024, thereby notching his second successful defense of the WBA bantamweight title. On the other hand, Inoue's compatriot Seiya Tsutsumi (11-0, 2 draws; 8 KOs) is coming off a fourth-round TKO win over Weerawat Noolae in July 2024.
The Inoue vs. Ishida showdown will be contested for Inoue's WBA bantamweight title. The fight card boasts several other exciting matchups as well. Today, we take a look at the Inoue-Ishida card, which will take place on Day One of the upcoming two-day boxing extravaganza.
The event is being promoted by the Japan-based Teiken Promotions. The U.S.-based Top Rank boxing promotion is also involved with the highly-anticipated event.
What time is Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi?
For fans in the United States of America, the Inoue vs. Tsutsumi card is set to start at 4 am ET / 1 am PT on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. For viewers in the United Kingdom, the card would commence at 9 am BST on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.
As for the main event fighter entrances, American fans can expect Inoue and Tsutsumi to walk out to the ring at around 7 am ET / 4 am PT. This would mean that fans in the U.K. can expect the main event fighter walkouts at approximately 12 pm BST. The aforementioned main event timings could vary based on the preceding fights' duration.
Check out the timings for the fight card's start and main event walkouts below:
How to watch Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi?
For fans in the U.S., the Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi event is set to be streamed live on ESPN+. Meanwhile, viewers in the U.K. can watch the event live on Sky Sports+.
Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi venue
The famed Inoue boxing family's Takuma Inoue and his opponent Seiya Tsutsumi are primed to put on a boxing showcase in front of the fans in their home country. The event is booked to transpire at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi full fight card
Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi (WBA bantamweight title)
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Cristofer Rosales (vacant WBC flyweight title)
Seigo Yuri Akui vs. Thananchai Charunphak (WBA flyweight title)
Shokichi Iwata vs. Jairo Noriega (vacant WBO light flyweight title)
Ryuga Sato vs. Asato Sato (bantamweight)