What time is Sora Tanaka vs Takeru Kobata tonight? Ringwalks, schedule, streaming links

George Fields June 18, 2025, 9 p.m.

Sora Tanaka and Takeru Kobata will step into the ring for a 10-round bout at the Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. They will contest the OPBF Welterweight Title just before the main event featuring Brian Norman Jr. and Jin Sasaki.

Sora Tanaka, based in Yokohama with only three professional bouts, faces a stern test against the more seasoned Takeru Kobata from Beppu. With 14 wins out of 22 fights, Kobata brings valuable experience to this matchup. Tanaka has fantastic skills but might find himself challenged by Kobata's reach and record.

What time is Sora Tanaka vs Takeru Kobata fight

Live coverage for the Sora Tanaka vs Takeru Kobata 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	Sora Tanaka vs Takeru Kobata Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Thursday, June 19, 2025	03:00 AM	04:50 AM
USA and Canada (PT)	Thursday, June 19, 2025	12:00 AM	01:50 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Thursday, June 19, 2025	07:00 AM	08:50 AM
Australia (AEDT)	Thursday, June 19, 2025	06:00 PM	07:50 PM

The fight between Sora Tanaka and Takeru Kobata is set for June 19, 2025, at the Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. The event will start at 04:50 AM EST. This bout is part of the undercard leading up to the main event featuring Brian Norman Jr. against Jin Sasaki.

Sora Tanaka and Takeru Kobata will compete for the OPBF Welterweight Title over 10 rounds. The timing of their ring walk may vary depending on how long the earlier matches last.

Please check your local time zone to ensure you tune in at the right time.

How and where to watch the Sora Tanaka vs Takeru Kobata Fight

You can watch Sora Tanaka vs Takeru Kobata via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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