What time is Toshiki Shimomachi vs Ryuya Tsugawa tonight? Ringwalks, schedule, streaming links

Toshiki Shimomachi faces Ryuya Tsugawa for the Japanese Super Bantamweight Title at Ariake Arena in Tokyo. This battle on the undercard precedes the main event featuring Naoya Inoue versus TJ Doheny.

Shimomachi turned pro in 2015 and boasts an impressive record highlighted by his recent knockout victory over Tulio Dekanarudo. He has faced a range of opponents, showcasing resilience and versatility in his boxing style. Tsugawa, younger but equally formidable, began his professional career in 2018. His knockout power was unmistakable in his last match against Shodai Morita.

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 is set for tonight at 06:25 AM EST, taking place at the Ariake Arena in Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan. This event will feature a 10-round fight for the Japanese Super Bantamweight Title.

Please note that the scheduled ring walk time of 06:25 AM EST might change depending on how earlier fights on the undercard progress. Delays can occur if earlier bouts last longer than expected.

For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, check the provided table to find the start time in your local time zone. Make sure to adjust your schedule accordingly to catch this undercard fight before the main event featuring Naoya Inoue vs TJ Doheny.

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 Betting Odds

Favorite: Toshiki Shimomachi : 1.3 (-350)
Underdog: Ryuya Tsugawa : 3.8 (+275)

Method of victory	Toshiki Shimomachi	Ryuya Tsugawa
By KO/TKO or disqualification	3.8 (+275)	10.0 (+900)
By decision or technical decision	1.7 (-138)	6.5 (+550)

Toshiki Shimomachi is the clear favorite with odds at 1.3 (-350), indicating strong confidence in his victory. Ryuya Tsugawa trails as the underdog at 3.8 (+275). Looking into specific outcomes, betting on Shimomachi to win by KO/TKO/DQ stands at 3.8 (+275), a profitable but higher-risk option. Tsugawa's chances for the same result are seen as less likely at 10.0 (+900). For a safer bet, Shimomachi winning by points or decision offers odds of 1.7 (-138), compared to Tsugawa’s 6.5 (+550) for the same outcome type. Shimomachi's overall odds emphasize his strong likelihood of securing a win.