Kosei Tanaka vs Phumelele Cafu - Betting Odds, Prediction

Kosei Tanaka and Phumelele Cafu will battle for the WBO World Super Flyweight Title at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The title fight, part of an undercard featuring Junto Nakatani vs Tasana Salapat, adds international flair with fighters from Japan and South Africa.

Kosei Tanaka, with a professional career beginning in 2013, showcases a record of 20 wins with a noteworthy 55% knockout rate. He successfully defended his title in recent bouts against formidable opponents like Christian Bacasegua Rangel and Pablo Carrillo, confirming his dominance in the super flyweight division. In contrast, Phumelele Cafu, undefeated with a higher knockout rate of 80%, turned pro five years after Tanaka. His victories over Genisis Libranza and Jackson Chauke highlight a sharp ascent despite fewer fights.

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)

Kosei Tanaka enters as the overwhelming favorite against Phumelele Cafu, with odds sharply favoring him at 1.1 (-1000). Tanaka is heavily favored to win by knockout, technical knockout, or disqualification at 1.7 (-135). If you bet on Tanaka winning by points or decision, the payout is higher at 2.6 (+165).

Phumelele Cafu is the underdog at 7.5 (+650), indicating a significant gap in expected performance. A Cafu victory by KO/TKO/DQ could net a large return at 13.0 (+1200), but his odds of winning by points stand at 15.0 (+1400), suggesting it’s a long shot.

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

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

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

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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