Takuma Inoue will defend his WBA World Bantamweight Title against Sho Ishida at Tokyo Dome in Japan, an undercard fight before the main event featuring Naoya Inoue vs Luis Nery.
Takuma turned pro almost a decade ago and has a track record of 20 bouts with only one loss. He comes off a knockout victory over Jerwin Ancajas. Contrastingly, Ishida turned pro slightly earlier and holds 34 wins from 37 fights, most recently knocking out James Pagaling.
What time is Takuma Inoue vs Sho Ishida fight
Live coverage for the Takuma Inoue vs Sho Ishida main card will start at 04:00 AM EST on ESPN+, Sky Sports. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Takuma Inoue vs Sho Ishida Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Monday, May 6, 2024 | 04:00 AM | 05:50 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Monday, May 6, 2024 | 01:00 AM | 02:50 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Monday, May 6, 2024 | 08:00 AM | 09:50 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Monday, May 6, 2024 | 07:00 PM | 08:50 PM |
The boxing match between Takuma Inoue and Sho Ishida takes place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, on May 06, 2024. The ring walk for this fight is scheduled for 05:50 AM EST. This bout is part of the undercard event where Naoya Inoue faces Luis Nery in the main event.
Takuma Inoue and Sho Ishida will compete for the WBA World Bantamweight Title over 12 rounds. This match is organized by the Japan Boxing Commission.
Please note that the scheduled time for the ring walk might change depending on how long earlier fights last. Delays can occur if previous matches last longer than expected.
For viewers watching from different time zones, please check the start times listed in your local schedule to ensure you do not miss the event.
How and where to watch the Takuma Inoue vs Sho Ishida Fight
You can watch Takuma Inoue vs Sho Ishida via ESPN+, Sky Sports.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports |
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Takuma Inoue vs Sho Ishida Betting Odds
- Favorite: Naoya Inoue : 1.1 (-1400)
- Underdog: Sho Ishida : 6.2 (+520)
| Method of victory | Naoya Inoue | Sho Ishida |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | None | 17.0 (+1600) |
| By decision or technical decision | None | None |
Naoya Inoue is the heavy favorite with odds at 1.1 (-1200), implying a high likelihood of his victory against Sho Ishida. If Inoue wins, bettors must stake $1200 to gain $100 profit. Ishida stands as the underdog at 6.2 (+520), offering a $520 return on a $100 bet if he secures an upset. An outright win by Ishida through KO/TKO/DQ is valued at 18.0 (+1700), hinting at a minimal expectation for this outcome.
Fighters Details
Takuma Inoue
- Nationality: Japan
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 164cm
- Reach: 163cm
- Total Fights: 20
- Record: 19 / 1 / 0
Sho Ishida
- Nationality: Japan
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 173cm
- Total Fights: 37
- Record: 34 / 3 / 0
Takuma Inoue vs Sho Ishida Fight Card
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