What time is Excell James Junior vs Ayato Kobayashi tonight? Ringwalks, schedule, streaming links

Tonight at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, lightweight boxers Excell James Junior and Ayato Kobayashi compete in a four-round match. The bout serves as part of the undercard for Junto Nakatani vs Tasana Salapat.

Excell James Junior, since turning pro in July 2022, has fought three bouts with a record of two wins and one loss. His last match was a defeat by TKO against Yuta Ito in December 2023. On the other hand, Ayato Kobayashi, with only one professional fight after debuting in March 2024 which he won by majority decision, faces a significant challenge due to James Junior's slightly more extensive ring experience. Considering both fighters' early careers and vacillating outcomes, this match serves as pivotal for lengthening win columns and gaining relevant competition familiarity.

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

Excell James Junior will face Ayato Kobayashi at 04:00 AM EST on October 14, 2024. The match takes place at Ariake Arena in Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan. They will compete in a four-round lightweight bout.

This fight is part of an undercard event leading up to the main event between Junto Nakatani and Tasana Salapat. Please note that the exact time for the ring walk may vary depending on how long earlier fights last.

Viewers can check the schedule table for start times in different countries to ensure they do not miss the match. Streaming links for watching the fight will be available on relevant sports broadcasting websites.

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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