Seigo Yuri Akui and Taku Kuwahara will compete for the WBA World Flyweight Title at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. This match serves as an undercard to the main event featuring Naoya Inoue vs Luis Nery.
Akui, a proficient fighter with a pro career since 2014, holds a current record of 19 wins and two losses, including a significant title defense earlier this year against Artem Dalakian. Kuwahara, who turned pro in 2018, enters the ring with a slightly shorter record yet equally formidable with 13 wins and only one loss. Both fighters have demonstrated consistent performance within the flyweight division, enhancing the expectation of a tightly matched bout.
What time is Seigo Yuri Akui vs Taku Kuwahara fight
Live coverage for the Seigo Yuri Akui vs Taku Kuwahara 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 | Seigo Yuri Akui vs Taku Kuwahara Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Monday, May 6, 2024 | 04:00 AM | 05:10 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Monday, May 6, 2024 | 01:00 AM | 02:10 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Monday, May 6, 2024 | 08:00 AM | 09:10 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Monday, May 6, 2024 | 07:00 PM | 08:10 PM |
The boxing match between Seigo Yuri Akui and Taku Kuwahara is set for early morning at 05:10 AM EST on May 06, 2024. The event will take place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. This fight is part of the undercard with Naoya Inoue versus Luis Nery as the main event.
Seigo Yuri Akui and Taku Kuwahara will compete over 12 rounds for the WBA World Flyweight Title. This match is organized by the Japan Boxing Commission.
Please note that the scheduled ring walk time for Akui vs Kuwahara could change depending on how long earlier fights last.
For viewers worldwide, check the start times in your local time zone to ensure you do not miss the fight.
How and where to watch the Seigo Yuri Akui vs Taku Kuwahara Fight
You can watch Seigo Yuri Akui vs Taku Kuwahara via ESPN+, Sky Sports.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports |
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Seigo Yuri Akui vs Taku Kuwahara Betting Odds
- Favorite: Seigo Yuri Akui : 1.5 (-205)
- Underdog: Taku Kuwahara : 3.0 (+200)
| Method of victory | Seigo Yuri Akui | Taku Kuwahara |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.8 (+180) | None |
| By decision or technical decision | None | None |
Seigo Yuri Akui is the clear favorite going into this fight, reflected by his odds at 1.4 (-230). This suggests a high likelihood of a win where bettors would need to wager $230 to win $100. Conversely, Taku Kuwahara emerges as the underdog with odds of 3.0 (+205), indicating a higher risk but a potential $205 gain from a $100 bet if he clinches victory.
Winning by KO/TKO/DQ further aligns in Akui's favor with odds standing at 2.8 (+175).
Fighters Details
Seigo Yuri Akui
- Nationality: Japan
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 163cm
- Total Fights: 22
- Record: 19 / 2 / 1
Taku Kuwahara
- Nationality: Japan
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 164cm
- Total Fights: 14
- Record: 13 / 1 / 0
Seigo Yuri Akui vs Taku Kuwahara Fight Card
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