Van Thao Tran and Tomoya Tsuboi step into the ring at Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo. They fight for the WBO Asia Pacific Bantamweight title on the undercard of Junto Nakatani vs Ryosuke Nishida.
Tran stands as the more experienced fighter with 18 wins and only 1 loss since his professional debut in 2015. Known for his readiness to engage, Tran seeks to dominate in the ring using his height and reach against Tsuboi. Analyzing his prior opponents, chiefly hailing from Southeast Asia with varying records, provides a testy milieu for assessing how he might fare against Tsuboi's budding resume.
What time is Van Thao Tran vs Tomoya Tsuboi fight
Live coverage for the Van Thao Tran vs Tomoya Tsuboi main card will start at 04:30 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Van Thao Tran vs Tomoya Tsuboi Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 04:30 AM | 05:20 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 01:30 AM | 02:20 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 08:30 AM | 09:20 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 07:30 PM | 08:20 PM |
The Van Thao Tran vs Tomoya Tsuboi fight takes place today, June 8, 2025, at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan. The event starts at 05:20 AM EST. This bout is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Junto Nakatani against Ryosuke Nishida.
Van Thao Tran and Tomoya Tsuboi will compete for the WBO Asia Pacific Bantamweight Title in a 10-round match. Since this fight is on the undercard, the exact ringwalk time can shift based on how long earlier fights last.
Remember that times are given in EST. Check a time zone converter to find the start time in your local area.
How and where to watch the Van Thao Tran vs Tomoya Tsuboi Fight
You can watch Van Thao Tran vs Tomoya Tsuboi via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Van Thao Tran vs Tomoya Tsuboi Betting Odds
- Underdog: Van Thao Tran : 18.0 (+1700)
- Favorite: Tomoya Tsuboi : 1.0 (-4000)
| Method of victory | Van Thao Tran | Tomoya Tsuboi |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 31.0 (+3000) | 1.5 (-190) |
| By decision or technical decision | 48.0 (+4700) | 2.5 (+145) |
Tomoya Tsuboi is the clear favorite against Van Thao Tran. The odds heavily favor Tsuboi at 1.0 (-4000). This means a $100 bet yields a mere $1 profit if Tsuboi wins. Van Thao Tran, the underdog, sits at 18.0 (+1700), making a $100 bet potentially worth $1700 in profit.
Tsuboi's win by KO/TKO/DQ offers odds of 1.5 (-190). A points win gives 2.5 (+145). Tran's KO/TKO/DQ odds are less favorable at 31.0 (+3000), with a points victory even slimmer at 48.0 (+4700).
Fighters Details
Van Thao Tran
- Nationality: Vietnam
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 168 cm
- Reach: 168 cm
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 18 / 1 / 0
Tomoya Tsuboi
- Nationality: Japan
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 160 cm
- Reach: 160 cm
- Total Fights: 2
- Record: 2 / 0 / 0
Van Thao Tran vs Tomoya Tsuboi Fight Card
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