Junto Nakatani defends his WBC World Bantamweight Title against Tasana Salapat at Ariake Arena, Tokyo. In a significant battle for the bantamweight category, the undefeated Nakatani squares off against the veteran Salapat.
Nakatani turned professional in 2015 and has maintained an unbeaten streak with 28 wins, showcasing a strong knockout ratio of 75%. His past performance includes a knockout against Vincent Astrolabio in July 2024 and technical knockouts over formidable opponents such as Alexandro Santiago and Argi Cortes. On the other side, Tasana Salapat, a professional since 2011 with only one loss in his record, comes from defeating opponents like GuiMing Li and Kittipong Jareonroy by unanimous decision, reflecting consistency in his career.
Live coverage for the Junto Nakatani vs Tasana Salapat 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 | Junto Nakatani vs Tasana Salapat |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-10-14 | 04:00 | 06:10 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-10-14 | 01:00 | 03:10 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-10-14 | 09:00 | 11:10 |
| Australia | 2024-10-14 | 20:00 | 22:10 |
The boxing match between Junto Nakatani and Tasana Salapat will take place at 06:10 AM EST on October 14, 2024. The event is set to occur at the Ariake Arena in Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan. This fight will decide the winner of the WBC World Bantamweight Title and includes 12 rounds.
Please note that the exact time of the ring walks might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. This means if earlier bouts end quickly, Nakatani and Salapat could enter the ring sooner than planned.
For viewers watching from different countries, check the schedule table provided for start times specific to your location. This will help ensure you do not miss any action.
The fight will be available for streaming through designated platforms linked in our schedule guide. Make sure to access these links to watch the bout live from your area.
You can watch Junto Nakatani vs Tasana Salapat via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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| Method of victory | Junto Nakatani | Tasana Salapat |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.1 (-750) | 32.0 (+3100) |
| By decision or technical decision | 6.5 (+550) | 49.0 (+4800) |
Junto Nakatani enters the ring as a massive favorite with odds of 1.0 (-3000), signaling strong confidence in his victory. Tasana Salapat stands as the underdog at 17.0 (+1600), indicating a slim chance by oddsmakers for an upset. A knockout by Nakatani is highly anticipated, evidenced by odds of 1.1 (-750). Conversely, a KO from Salapat seems unlikely at 32.0 (+3100). The possibility of Nakatani winning by decision sits at 6.5 (+550), suggesting it's less expected than his typical knockout wins. Salapat winning by points or decision has extreme long odds at 49.0 (+4800), underscoring a tough battle ahead for him.