Kosei Tanaka vs Jonathan Rodriguez - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Kosei Tanaka and Jonathan Rodriguez will compete for the WBO World Super Flyweight Title in Tokyo, Japan at Ryogoku Kokugikan. This undercard match pits Japan's seasoned fighter against Mexico's formidable adversary in a 12-round bout.

Turning professional in 2013, Tanaka quickly claimed titles, marked by his recent victories including a unanimous decision over Christian Bacasegua Rangel and a technical knockout against Pablo Carrillo. On the other side, Rodriguez, who turned pro two years later in 2015, comes from a recent split draw against Israel Gonzalez and a majority win over Juan Ramirez Marquez. Both fighters show solid performance trends entering this bout but Tanaka’s slightly earlier exposure to professional bouts could present an edge.

What time is Kosei Tanaka vs Jonathan Rodriguez fight

Live coverage for the Kosei Tanaka vs Jonathan Rodriguez main card will start at 05:00 AM EST on ESPN+, Sky Sports. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Kosei Tanaka vs Jonathan Rodriguez Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, July 20, 2024	05:00 AM	06:30 AM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, July 20, 2024	02:00 AM	03:30 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, July 20, 2024	09:00 AM	10:30 AM
Australia (AEDT)	Saturday, July 20, 2024	08:00 PM	09:30 PM

The boxing event will take place at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan, on July 20, 2024, starting at 06:30 AM EST. This event features the WBO World Super Flyweight Title match between Kosei Tanaka and Jonathan Rodriguez. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and is part of an undercard with Junto Nakatani versus Vincent Astrolabio as the main event.

Please note that the exact time of the ring walk for Tanaka vs. Rodriguez may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Delays can happen if previous matches extend beyond their planned durations.

For viewers watching from different countries, check local listings for start times to ensure you don't miss any action from this exciting boxing lineup in Tokyo.

Fighters Details

Kosei Tanaka faces Jonathan Rodriguez in a 12-round match for the WBO World Super Flyweight Title.

Kosei Tanaka

• Nationality: Japan
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 164cm
• Reach: 164cm
• Total Fights: 21
• Record: 20 / 1 / 0

Kosei Tanaka turned pro in November 2013 and boasts a career record of 20-1-0, with significant wins, including holding the WBO World Super Fly title. His last unanimous decision win against Christian Bacasegua shows his readiness to face Rodriguez, who presents a comparable challenge owing to his fine record.

Jonathan Rodriguez

• Nationality: Mexico
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 165cm
• Reach: 169cm
• Total Fights: 28
• Record: 25 / 2 / 1

Jonathan Rodriguez started his professional career in August 2015 and holds a record of 25-2-1. His last fight was a split draw against Israel Gonzalez, indicating tough competition for Tanaka given Rodriguez’s resilient performance and higher KO rate of 68%.

Kosei Tanaka vs Jonathan Rodriguez Betting Odds

• Favorite: Kosei Tanaka : 1.1 (-900)
• Underdog: Edwin Rodriguez : 3.0 (+200)

Method of victory	Kosei Tanaka	Edwin Rodriguez
By KO/TKO or disqualification	2.5 (+150)	13.0 (+1200)
By decision or technical decision	1.8 (-120)	15.0 (+1400)

How and where to watch the Kosei Tanaka vs Jonathan Rodriguez Fight

You can watch Kosei Tanaka vs Jonathan Rodriguez via ESPN+, Sky Sports.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN
UK and Ireland	Sky Sports

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Kosei Tanaka vs Jonathan Rodriguez Fight Card

• Junto Nakatani vs Vincent Astrolabio
• Kosei Tanaka vs Jonathan Rodriguez
• Tenshin Nasukawa vs Jonathan Rodriguez
• Riku Kano vs Anthony Olascuaga
• Issei Aramoto vs Mongontsooj Nandinerdene