What time is Shokichi Iwata vs Rene Santiago tonight? Ringwalks, schedule, streaming links

Shokichi Iwata and Rene Santiago are set to face off at Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena in Tokyo, Japan. They will compete for the WBO World Light Flyweight Title.

Iwata has a career record of 14 wins and only one loss. Santiago has 13 wins, four losses, and zero draws. Both fighters share an orthodox stance. Fighters enter this match without knockout victories in their histories. Each brings experience in tough matches, setting the stage for a fair fight.

What time is Shokichi Iwata vs Rene Santiago fight

Live coverage for the Shokichi Iwata vs Rene Santiago main card will start at 03:00 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Shokichi Iwata vs Rene Santiago Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Thursday, March 13, 2025	03:00 AM	04:00 AM
USA and Canada (PT)	Thursday, March 13, 2025	12:00 AM	01:00 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Thursday, March 13, 2025	07:00 AM	08:00 AM
Australia (AEDT)	Thursday, March 13, 2025	06:00 PM	07:00 PM

The fight between Shokichi Iwata and Rene Santiago will take place on March 13, 2025, at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The event begins at 04:00 AM EST. This bout is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Kenshiro Teraji vs Seigo Yuri Akui.

The fighters will compete for the WBO World Light Flyweight Title over 10 rounds. Please note that the ring walk times might vary due to the progress of earlier fights on the card. It is important to check local listings for accurate start times in your area.

How and where to watch the Shokichi Iwata vs Rene Santiago Fight

You can watch Shokichi Iwata vs Rene Santiago via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Watch this story: Shokichi Iwata vs Rene Santiago - Betting Odds, Prediction

Shokichi Iwata vs Rene Santiago Betting Odds

Favorite: Shokichi Iwata : 1.1 (-900)
Underdog: Rene Santiago : 7.0 (+600)

Method of victory	Shokichi Iwata	Rene Santiago
By KO/TKO or disqualification	1.7 (-145)	11.0 (+1000)
By decision or technical decision	2.9 (+190)	12.0 (+1100)

Shokichi Iwata enters as the clear favorite with odds of 1.1 (-900). Bettors must stake $900 for a $100 profit. Rene Santiago is the underdog, poised for a payout at 7.0 (+600); bet $100 and receive $600 if he wins. Iwata's chance of winning by knockout is marked at 1.7 (-145), while Santiago's stands at a significant 11.0 (+1000). A points win gives Iwata odds of 2.9 (+190) against Santiago's distant 12.0 (+1100). The numbers lean heavily towards an Iwata victory. Santiago would defy expectations with an upset.