Takuma Inoue vs. Jerwin Ancajas and Alexandro Santiago vs. Junto Nakatani will be streamed live on ESPN+ from the Ryogoku Sumo Arena in Tokyo, Japan today. The event starts at 4 AM ET (ESPN+) / 9 AM UK time.
– If you blinked, you probably missed it. Riku Masuda decided to cut his workday short by knocking Jonas Sultan into next week, just 2 minutes and 21 seconds into Round 1. I mean, why bother with a long fight when you can just get it over with before your coffee gets cold, right?
Everyone was all set for for the first good showdown of the night (morning..), ready for some back-and-forth, some drama, maybe even a little sweat. But Masuda, clearly having other plans, must’ve thought, “Nah, let’s just wrap this up. I’ve got places to be.” And just like that, Sultan was probably left wondering if he accidentally walked into a speed dating event instead of a boxing ring.
AND WE’RE OFF!! WHAT A BODY SHOT 😱#InoueAncajas #SantiagoNakatani | Live on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/SY2Wz8MR9P
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) February 24, 2024
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Alexandro Santiago might not be the tallest at 5’2.5″, but with a 65-inch reach, he’s no stranger to asserting dominance. His ring journey includes 36 fights, notching 28 victories, facing 3 defeats, and settling for 5 draws, with 14 wins sealed by knockout. Then there’s Junto Nakatani from Japan, standing taller at 5’7″ with arms stretching 67 inches. His record is spotless over 26 bouts, claiming victory in all with 19 by knockout, asserting his tough presence in the square circle.
Takuma Inoue, another Japanese fighter, boasts an admirable record with 18 wins, 1 loss, and 4 knockouts from 19 bouts, standing at 5′ 4.5″ with a reach of 64 inches. Jerwin Ancajas from the Philippines brings a more seasoned record to the table with 34 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws from 39 fights, and has delivered 23 knockouts, standing slightly taller at 5′ 6″ with a 66.5″ reach.
What Time Is Inoue vs. Ancajas, Santiago vs. Nakatani?
- Event: Takuma Inoue vs. Jerwin Ancajas
- Date: Saturday, February 24
- US Start Time: 4 am ET
- UK Start Time: 9 am UK time
- Main Event Ringwalks (Approx.): 6 am ET / 11 am UK time
- Inoue’s Ringwalk (Likely): 5 am ET / 10 am UK time
- Broadcast: LIVE on ESPN+ in the U.S.
Inoue vs. Ancajas, Santiago vs. Nakatani Fight Card & Weights
WBA bantamweight title bout
Takuma Inoue 117.75
Jerwin Ancajas 117.75
WBC bantamweight title bout
Alejandro Santiago 117.75
Junto Nakatani 117.5
WBO junior bantamweight title bout
Kosei Tanaka 114.75
Christian Bacasegua 114.75
