Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi schedule, results for 2024 WBA bantamweight boxing fight

Japanese star Takuma Inoue will make the third defense of his WBA bantamweight title against battle-hardened compatriot Seiya Tsutsumi at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo on Sunday, October 13. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will be broadcast by ESPN+ in the U.S.

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Inoue (20-1, 5 KOs) is the younger brother of multi-weight world champion and pound-for-pound great Naoya Inoue. After spending years in The Monster’s shadow, Takuma is now in the process of forging a legacy of his own and he’s one of the most improved fighters in world boxing. His recent wins over former champion Jerwin Ancajas and Sho Ishida have been impressive.

Tsutsumi (11-0, 2 KOs) is just one fight removed from a tragic encounter with another one of his countrymen, Kazuki Anaguchi. In December, the pair thrashed it out over 10 brutal rounds before Tsutsumi was awarded a close decision win. Moments later, Anaguchi collapsed due to a brain bleed and never recovered, passing away six weeks later at the age of 23.

The Sporting News will provide undercard results and a full report on the main event from Japan.

Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi start time

• Date : Sunday, October 13
• Time: 4 a.m. ET | 1 a.m. PT
• Main event start time (approx.): 7:30 a.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. PT
• Location : Ariake Arena — Tokyo, Japan

The Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi main card airs at 4 a.m. ET. Inoue and Tsutsumi should make their way to the ring around 7:30 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.

Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi start time in Japan

Inoue vs. Tsutsumi starts at 5 p.m. local time. The main event should begin around 8:30 p.m. local time, depending on how long the undercard fights last.

Where to watch Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi

• Channel/live stream: ESPN+

Fight fans can watch Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi on ESPN+. You can subscribe to ESPN+ for $10.99 on a monthly subscription and $109.99 on an annual subscription.

WATCH: Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi, exclusively on ESPN+

Takuma Inoue vs. Seiya Tsutsumi fight card

• Takuma Inoue (c) vs. Seiya Tsutsumi for the WBA bantamweight title
• Kenshiro Teraji vs. Cristofer Rosales for the vacant WBC flyweight title
• Seigo Yuri Akui (c) vs. Thananchai Charunphak for the WBA flyweight title
• Shokichi Iwata vs. Jairo Noriega for the WBO light flyweight title