Shimomachi turned pro in December 2015 and has since accumulated an impressive record with a high knockout percentage, showcasing his power. His last victory came from a technical knockout over Tulio Dekanarudo. Tsugawa, starting his career three years later in April 2018, holds a similarly formidable record with a slightly higher knockout rate. His recent win was a knockout against Shodai Morita. Shimomachi’s tendency to end fights decisively combined with Tsugawa's aggressive style suggests an intense match.
What time is Toshiki Shimomachi vs Ryuya Tsugawa fight
Live coverage for the Toshiki Shimomachi vs Ryuya Tsugawa main card will start at 05:45 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Toshiki Shimomachi vs Ryuya Tsugawa Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 | 05:45 AM | 06:25 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 | 02:45 AM | 03:25 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 | 09:45 AM | 10:25 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 | 08:45 PM | 09:25 PM |
The boxing match between Toshiki Shimomachi and Ryuya Tsugawa will take place on September 03, 2024, at the Ariake Arena in Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The fight is scheduled to start at 06:25 AM EST. This event is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Naoya Inoue versus TJ Doheny.
Shimomachi and Tsugawa will compete for the Japanese Super Bantamweight Title over 10 rounds. Please note that the exact time of the ring walk may vary depending on how long earlier fights last.
Viewers from different countries should check the start times according to their local time zones to ensure they do not miss the fight.
Fighters Details
Toshiki Shimomachi will face Ryuya Tsugawa for the Japanese Super Bantamweight Title in a 10-round bout.
Toshiki Shimomachi
- Nationality: Japan
- Stance: Southpaw
- Height: 179cm
- Reach: 174cm
- Total Fights: 22
- Record: 18 / 1 / 3
Shimomachi, turning pro in 2015, holds an 18-1-3 record with a notable victory by TKO over Tulio Dekanarudo in his latest fight. He brings high knockout potential, evidenced by his recent opponent's weakened defenses compared to Tsugawa's stronger opposition. This presents a formidable challenge for Shimomachi.
Ryuya Tsugawa
- Nationality: Japan
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 172cm
- Reach: 178cm
- Total Fights: 14
- Record: 13 / 1 / 0
Tsugawa, who began his career in 2018, shows a strong record of 13-1-0. His last bout was a knockout win against Shodai Morita. Given Morita's lower performance level relative to Shimomachi’s past opponents like Dekanarudo, Tsugawa might need to adjust his strategy to counter Shimomachi's aggressive style for this significant title defense.
How and where to watch the Toshiki Shimomachi vs Ryuya Tsugawa Fight
You can watch Toshiki Shimomachi vs Ryuya Tsugawa via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Toshiki Shimomachi vs Ryuya Tsugawa Fight Card
- Naoya Inoue vs TJ Doheny
- Yoshiki Takei vs Daigo Higa
- Jin Sasaki vs Qamil Balla
- Toshiki Shimomachi vs Ryuya Tsugawa
- Ismael Barroso vs Andy Hiraoka