Excell James Junior will fight Ayato Kobayashi at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, as part of an undercard match ahead of the Junto Nakatani versus Tasana Salapat bout. Both fighters are early in their boxing careers and are stepping into the ring to prove themselves in the lightweight division.
Excell turned professional in July 2022 and holds a record of two wins—one via unanimous decision—and one loss by technical knockout. Ayato made his pro debut just seven months ago in March 2024 and has fought once, securing a win through a majority decision. Both boxers have shown tenacity but still need to establish their foothold.
What time is Excell James Junior vs Ayato Kobayashi fight
Live coverage for the Excell James Junior vs Ayato Kobayashi 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 | Excell James Junior vs Ayato Kobayashi Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 | 04:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 | 01:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 | 08:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 | 07:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
The boxing match between Excell James Junior and Ayato Kobayashi will take place at Ariake Arena in Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan on October 14, 2024. The fight is scheduled to start at 04:00 AM EST.
This bout is set for four rounds in the lightweight category. It is part of an undercard event leading up to the main fight between Junto Nakatani and Tasana Salapat.
Please note that the exact time of the ring walk may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Check the start times table for your local time zone to ensure you don't miss the action.
Fighters Details
Excell James Junior faces Ayato Kobayashi in a four-round lightweight bout.
Excell James Junior
- Nationality: Japan
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 170cm
- Total Fights: 3
- Record: 2 / 1 / 0
Excell James Junior began his professional boxing career in July 2022 and holds a record of 2 wins, one of which came by decision, and 1 loss. His last fight resulted in a TKO defeat against a stronger opponent Yuta Ito. Considering Ito's better knockout ratio compared to Kobayashi's lack of any knockouts, James Junior might have an upper hand in this upcoming match.
Ayato Kobayashi
- Nationality: Japan
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 173cm
- Total Fights: 1
- Record: 1 / 0 / 0
Ayato Kobayashi started his pro career very recently in March 2024 and has fought only once, securing a win by majority decision. His sole bout to date doesn't showcase a potent offensive threat, which may be less challenging for James Junior who has been through more fights including facing opponents with a higher knockout threat.
How and where to watch the Excell James Junior vs Ayato Kobayashi Fight
You can watch Excell James Junior vs Ayato Kobayashi via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Excell James Junior vs Ayato Kobayashi 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
