Shimomachi and Hirano both come into this fight with impressive records but differ in their ring experience. Shimomachi, taller with a better reach, holds a record of 19 wins, with 1 loss and 3 draws. Contrastingly, Hirano has notched up 11 wins with only one loss.
What time is Toshiki Shimomachi vs Misaki Hirano fight
Live coverage for the Toshiki Shimomachi vs Misaki Hirano main card will start at 04:15 AM EST on ESPN+, Sky Sports. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Toshiki Shimomachi vs Misaki Hirano Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 | 04:15 AM | 04:45 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 | 01:15 AM | 01:45 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 | 08:15 AM | 08:45 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 | 07:15 PM | 07:45 PM |
The boxing match between Toshiki Shimomachi and Misaki Hirano is set for January 24, 2025, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The fight will start at 04:45 AM EST. This match is part of the undercard event where Naoya Inoue will face Ye Joon Kim later in the evening.
Toshiki Shimomachi and Misaki Hirano will compete for the Japanese Super Bantamweight Title over 10 rounds. Please note that the ring walk time might change depending on how long earlier fights last.
Viewers should check the start times for their specific countries to ensure they do not miss the event.
Fighters Details
Toshiki Shimomachi faces Misaki Hirano for the Japanese Super Bantamweight Title in a 10-round bout.
Toshiki Shimomachi
- Nationality: Japan
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 179 cm
- Reach: 179 cm
- Total Fights: 23
- Record: 19 / 1 / 3
Toshiki Shimomachi comes into this fight with an impressive record of 19 wins, 1 loss, and 3 draws. Despite having no official professional knockout wins, his tenacity and experience make him a solid contender. Contemplating his recent activities in the ring, his size advantage and consistent performance suggest a strategic edge against Hirano in this title match.
Misaki Hirano
- Nationality: Japan
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 171 cm
- Reach: 171 cm
- Total Fights: 12
- Record: 11 / 1 / 0
Misaki Hirano enters the ring with a record of 11 wins and only 1 loss. His slightly shorter reach compared to Shimomachi might pose challenges in controlling the fight distance. However, Hirano's persistence and fewer bouts suggest fresh energy which could play favorably as he targets openings against the aggressive style of Shimomachi.
How and where to watch the Toshiki Shimomachi vs Misaki Hirano Fight
You can watch Toshiki Shimomachi vs Misaki Hirano via ESPN+, Sky Sports.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports |
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Toshiki Shimomachi vs Misaki Hirano Fight Card
- Naoya Inoue vs Ye Joon Kim
- Jin Sasaki vs Shoki Sakai
- Goki Kobayashi vs Yuni Takada
- Toshiki Shimomachi vs Misaki Hirano
- Tsubasa Narai vs Kai Watanabe