Kosei Tanaka vs Phumelele Cafu - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Ronald Crawley | Published

Kosei Tanaka will defend his WBO World Super Flyweight Title against Phumelele Cafu at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. This undercard bout sets the stage for the main event featuring Junto Nakatani and Tasana Salapat.

Tanaka, a seasoned fighter from Japan, has amassed a professional record of 20 wins, with 11 by knockout, since debuting in 2013. His most recent victory came against Christian Bacasegua Rangel via unanimous decision in February 2024. This title defense marks another critical step in maintaining his dominance in the super flyweight division. On the other side, South African challenger Phumelele Cafu remains undefeated with 10 wins and 8 knockouts since starting his career in 2018, signaling his rapid rise in the same weight class.

What time is Kosei Tanaka vs Phumelele Cafu fight

Live coverage for the Kosei Tanaka vs Phumelele Cafu main card will start at 04:00 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region Date Main Card Start Time Kosei Tanaka vs Phumelele Cafu Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST) Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 04:00 AM 05:00 AM
USA and Canada (PT) Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 01:00 AM 02:00 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT) Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 08:00 AM 09:00 AM
Australia (AEDT) Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 07:00 PM 08:00 PM

The boxing event will take place at Ariake Arena in Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan on October 14, 2024. The matches start at 05:00 AM EST. This event features the WBO World Super Flyweight Title fight between Kosei Tanaka and Phumelele Cafu. This bout is scheduled for 12 rounds.

Please note that the exact time for the ring walk of Tanaka vs Cafu might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Delays can occur if previous bouts extend beyond their scheduled rounds.

For viewers watching from different countries, check the start times listed in the provided table to match your local time zone. Be aware of these potential time changes when planning to watch the event.

Fighters Details

Kosei Tanaka will face Phumelele Cafu in a 12-round bout for the WBO World Super Flyweight Title.

Kosei Tanaka

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

Tanaka turned pro in 2013 and has a record of 20 wins, 1 loss, with 11 KOs. Winning consistently, his last victory against Christian Bacasegua Rangel, who had a substantial number of fights, highlights his experience and skill at the super flyweight level. Facing Cafu, whose record is shorter but very promising, suggests a challenging match given Cafu's knockout power.

Phumelele Cafu

  • Nationality: South Africa
  • Stance: Southpaw
  • Height: 168cm
  • Reach: 163cm
  • Total Fights: 13
  • Record: 10 / 0 / 3

Cafu began his professional career in 2018 and remains undefeated with an impressive record of 10 wins and 3 draws, sporting a knockout rate of 80%. His recent win by knockout over Enathi Stelle solidifies his striking capability. With his southpaw stance and high KO ratio against lesser-experienced opponents compared to Tanaka’s extensive background in high-profile matches, this upcoming fight will test Cafu’s ability to adapt to more seasoned adversaries.

Kosei Tanaka vs Phumelele Cafu Betting Odds

  • Favorite: Kosei Tanaka : 1.1 (-1000)
  • Underdog: Phumelele Cafu : 7.5 (+650)
Method of victory Kosei Tanaka Phumelele Cafu
By KO/TKO or disqualification 1.7 (-135) 13.0 (+1200)
By decision or technical decision 2.6 (+165) 15.0 (+1400)

How and where to watch the Kosei Tanaka vs Phumelele Cafu Fight

You can watch Kosei Tanaka vs Phumelele Cafu via ESPN+.

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Kosei Tanaka vs Phumelele Cafu Fight Card

  • Junto Nakatani vs Tasana Salapat
  • Tenshin Nasukawa vs Gerwin Asilo
  • Kosei Tanaka vs Phumelele Cafu
  • Anthony Olascuaga vs Jonathan Gonzalez
  • Excell James Junior vs Ayato Kobayashi
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