Kosei Tanaka will defend his WBO World Super Flyweight title against Jonathan Rodriguez at Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan. This eagerly awaited undercard fight accompanies Junto Nakatani versus Vincent Astrolabio in the main event.
Tanaka, a seasoned fighter from Japan with a professional record of 20-1, has held the WBO World Super Flyweight belt since turning pro in 2013. He won his last three bouts decisively and hopes to extend this winning streak. Rodriguez, nicknamed "Titan" and boasting a 25-2-1 professional record, also aims to showcase his dominance in the super flyweight category since debuting in 2015. His last fights demonstrate a sharp performance with equally skilled competitors, although his most recent bout ended in a draw.
| 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) |
Kosei Tanaka is the clear favorite with odds of 1.1 (-900) against Edwin Rodriguez, who stands as an underdog at 3.0 (+200). Bets on a Tanaka win by knockout, technical knockout, or disqualification offer returns at 2.5 (+150), signaling moderate confidence in this outcome. On the other hand, Rodriguez's odds to win similarly are much higher at 13.0 (+1200), pointing to a smaller likelihood of such an upset. Wagers on Tanaka prevailing by points show slightly favored outcomes at 1.8 (-120). Rodriguez faces long odds for a decision win set at 15.0 (+1400), suggesting it's highly unlikely.
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 |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-07-20 | 05:00 | 06:30 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-07-20 | 02:00 | 03:30 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-07-20 | 10:00 | 11:30 |
| Australia | 2024-07-20 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
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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