Takuma Inoue looks to successfully defend the WBA bantamweight title against Jerwin Ancajas on February 24. The fight in Japan airs on ESPN+ in the U.S.
Inoue has won five straight since 2019. In his most recent outing in April 2023, Inoue beat Liborio Solis via decision to win the WBA title. The brother of Naoya Inoue is the betting favorite against a former champion in Ancajas. Takuma understands that, but believes the fight won’t be just another walk in the park.
“I’m in a challenger state of mind,” Inoue told Boxing Scene. “Ancajas has defended his title nine times when he was the IBF [115-pound] champion.”
Ancajas turned pro in 2009. He had a 21-fight unbeaten streak from 2012 to 2022, winning the IBF super flyweight title against McJoe Arroyo in 2016. “Pretty Boy” lost the belt in 2022 when he was upset by Fernando Daniel Martinez. Ancajas last fought in June, beating Wilner Soto.
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The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about the fight, from time, channel, and card.
What time is Takuma Inoue vs. Jerwin Ancajas today?
The Takuma Inoue vs. Jerwin Ancajas card begins at 6 p.m. local time, which is 4 a.m. ET. Here’s how that translates to different timezones globally:
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, February 24 | 4 a.m. ET | 7 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, February 24 | 1 a.m. PT | 4 a.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, February 24 | 9 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. GMT |
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Australia |
Saturday, February 24 | 8 p.m. AEDT | 11 p.m. GMT |
| Japan | Saturday, February 24 | 6 p.m. JST | 9 p.m. JST |
How to watch Takuma Inoue vs. Jerwin Ancajas: TV channel, live stream
Takuma Inoue vs. Jerwin Ancajas is live on ESPN+ in the U.S.
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena | Sky GO |
| Australia | — | TBC |
Takuma Inoue vs. Jerwin Ancajas price: How much does the fight cost?
You can pay $ 10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $ 109.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $ 10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $ 109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $ 14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $ 24.99/mo |
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Takuma Inoue vs. Jerwin Ancajas fight card
- Takuma Inoue (c) vs. Jerwin Ancajas for the WBA bantamweight title
- Alexandro Santiago (c) vs. Junto Nakatani for the WBC bantamweight title
- Kosei Tanaka vs. Christian Bacasegua Rangel for the WBO super flyweight title
- Jonas Sultan vs. Riku Masuda; Bantamweights
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