Thailand’s Tasana Salapat, aka 'Petch CP Freshmart', and Japan’s Junto Nakatani will clash in a highly anticipated fight for the WBC bantamweight title.
Salapat boasts an impressive record of 76 wins with one loss with 53 KOs. He arrives in Japan looking to solidify his legacy against the undefeated Nakatani, who has a record of 28 wins with 21 knockouts.
Salapat is a seasoned southpaw with a rich history in Muay Thai. His journey in boxing began at just 16, where he swiftly climbed the ranks with a rigorous schedule of fights. Despite a loss to Takuma Inoue in 2018, Salapat has matured and he has been on a rampant run since then. He's coming off a unanimous decision win against GuiMing Li in July.
On the other hand, Nakatani, who is known for his dominant run, has built a strong reputation in the bantamweight division landscape. He has rattled off two knockout victories this year against Alexandro Santiago and Vincent Astrolabio respectively.
Both fighters have an aggressive fight style and are renowned for their finishing skills, which sets the stage for an electrifying bout. Let's take a look at some information you need to know before the Junto Nakatani vs. Tasana Salapat clash goes down:
How to watch and timings of the Junto Nakatani vs. Tasana Salapat event?
The bantamweight clash between Junto Nakatani and Tasana Salapat is set for Oct. 14. Fans can catch all the action beginning at 9 a.m. UK time or 4 a.m. ET/ 1 a.m. PT.
The main event ringwalks for Nakatani vs. Salapat are scheduled for approximately 12 p.m. UK time or 7 a.m. ET/ 4 a.m. PT. It's important to note that these timings may be subject to change. In the U.S., the fight will be available to stream on ESPN+, while UK fans can watch the event on Sky Sports+.
Check out the guide below for viewers around the globe:
Junto Nakatani vs. Tasana Salapat venue
The Junto Nakatani vs. Tasana Salapat clash will take place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The multi-sport venue served as the volleyball venue for the 2020 Summer Olympics and the wheelchair basketball knockout stage at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.
Naoya Inoue won the undisputed bantamweight championship in this arena when he knocked out Paul Butler in December 2022. Since then, he has fought three times in the venue and won all the fights by finishes.
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