Shokichi Iwata vs Jairo Noriega - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Shokichi Iwata will defend his WBO World Light Flyweight Title against Jairo Noriega at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. This undercard fight features two professional boxers in a 12-round bout.

Shokichi Iwata turned professional in 2018 and has a strong career with a 77% knockout rate across 14 fights, impressing with recent TKO victories over competitors like Jahzeel Trinidad and Rene Mark Cuarto. His opponent, Jairo Noriega, also started his boxing career in 2018 and remains undefeated in 14 fights but has knocked out fewer opponents, showing strength primarily in decision wins. Matched up against fighters of varied experience, Iwata's power meets Noriega's resilience—a combination that places the focus on tactical skill and endurance.

What time is Shokichi Iwata vs Jairo Noriega fight

Live coverage for the Shokichi Iwata vs Jairo Noriega main card will start at 04:00 AM EST on ESPN+, Sky Sports. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

The boxing event will take place at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on October 13, 2024. The fight between Shokichi Iwata and Jairo Noriega starts at 04:20 AM EST. They will compete for the WBO World Light Flyweight Title over 12 rounds.

This match is part of an undercard with Takuma Inoue vs Seiya Tsutsumi as the main event. The start time of the fights might change depending on how long earlier bouts last.

Viewers should check the start times for their local time zones using the provided time conversion table to ensure they do not miss the action.

Fighters Details

Shokichi Iwata faces Jairo Noriega in a 12-round battle for the WBO World Light Flyweight Title.

Shokichi Iwata

• Nationality: Japan
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 163cm
• Reach: 162cm
• Total Fights: 14
• Record: 13 / 1 / 0

Shokichi Iwata turned pro in December 2018 and holds a record of 13 wins with 10 KOs. His recent victory over Jahzeel Trinidad, who had a strong track record, underlines his formidable power in the light flyweight class. This positions him well against Noriega, who has fewer knockout wins.

Jairo Noriega

• Nationality: Spain
• Height: 162cm
• Total Fights: 14
• Record: 14 / 0 / 0

Jairo Noriega, also competing in the light flyweight division, started his professional career in September 2018 and remains undefeated across 14 bouts with only 3 KOs. His consistent performance against opponents like Azael Villar suggests solid technical skills but lesser knockout ability compared to Iwata, potentially impacting his strategy in this high-stakes match.

Shokichi Iwata vs Jairo Noriega Betting Odds

• Favorite: Shokichi Iwata : 1.5 (-188)
• Underdog: Jairo Noriega : 2.6 (+160)

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Shokichi Iwata vs Jairo Noriega Fight Card

• Takuma Inoue vs Seiya Tsutsumi
• Kenshiro Teraji vs Cristofer Rosales
• Seigo Yuri Akui vs Thananchai Charunphak
• Shokichi Iwata vs Jairo Noriega
• Ryuga Sato vs Asato Sato