Two world title fights highlight Top Rank’s return to Japan on January 23. In the main event, Kenshiro Teraji defends the WBA, WBC, and The Ring light flyweight titles against Carlos Canizales. The event airs on ESPN+ in the U.S.
The son of former Japanese boxing star Hisashi Teraji, Kenshiro had over 50 wins in the amateurs before turning pro in 2014. "The Amazing Boy" defeated Ganigan Lopez in 2017 for the WBC light flyweight title and made eight defenses before losing to Masamichi Yabuki in 2021. Since then, Teraji has avenged the Yabuki setback to reclaim the title and beat Hiroto Kyoguchi to add the WBA belt to his collection. His last fight was a TKO win in September against Hekkie Budler.
Teraji hopes to face WBO champion Jonathan Gonzalez, who got sick before they could clash in 2023.
Canizales turned pro in 2014. "CCC" fought Ryoichi Taguchi to a draw in 2016 for the WBA light flyweight title but captured it in 2018 against Reiya Konishi. The Venezuelan lost the belt against Esteban Bermudez in 2021 and has since won four in a row. His last contest was a win in June against Daniel Matellon.
WATCH: Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales, exclusively on ESPN+
The co-main event sees Artem Dalakian defending the WBA flyweight title against Seigo Yuri Akui. Dalakian has held the WBA belt since 2018. Akui is on a six-fight win streak and last fought in February 2023.
The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about the event, from time, channel, odds, card, and more.
When is Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales?
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales airs on January 23 at 4 a.m. ET.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Tuesday, January 23 | 4 a.m. ET | 7 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Tuesday, January 23 | 1 a.m. PT | 4 a.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Tuesday, January 23 | 9 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Tuesday, January 23 | 8 p.m. AEDT | 11 p.m. GMT |
How to watch Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales: TV channel, live stream
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena | Sky GO |
| Australia | — | TBC |
The Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales main card will air on ESPN+ in the U.S. The undercard will air exclusively on ESPN+.
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales price: How much does the event 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 |
WATCH: Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales, exclusively on ESPN+
Where is Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales?
Teraji vs. Canizales is in the EDION Arena in Osaka, Japan. The arena can hold up to 8,000 people.
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales betting odds
Per Bet MGM, Kenshiro Teraji is the -700 favorite, while Carlos Canizales is the +450 underdog.
Kenshiro Teraji record and bio
- Nationality: Japanese
- Born: January 6, 1992
- Height: 5-5
- Reach: 64 inches
- Total fights: 23
- Record: 22-1 with 14 wins via knockout
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Carlos Canizales record, bio
- Nationality: Venezuelan
- Born: March 11, 1993
- Height: 5-3
- Reach: 64.5 inches
- Total fights: 28
- Record: 26-1-1 with 19 wins via knockout
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales fight card
- Kenshiro Teraji (c) vs. Carlos Canizales for the WBA, WBC, and The Ring light flyweight titles
- Artem Dalakian (c) vs. Seigo Yuri Akui for the flyweight title
- Luis Robles Pacheco vs. Tenshin Nasukawa; super bantamweights
- Yuki Yonaha vs. Juiki Tatsuyoshi; super bantamweights
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