Traveling to Japan as the underdog to defend his WBC and WBO super bantamweight titles against the great Naoya Inoue, Stephen Fulton understands the gravity of this bout. The American is ready to defy all odds on July 25.
The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, takes place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo and will be broadcast by ESPN+ in the U.S.
Fulton (21-0, 8 KOs) has been competing for gold since 2021 when he won the WBO title. In each fight, "Cool Boy Steph" has elevated his game, facing some of the toughest fighters in the division.
He now travels outside the U.S. for the first time as a pro and fights for a showdown against a pound-for-pound great. The 28-year-old looks at this fight as not just something that enhances the size of his wallet, but as a defining moment in his career.
“I didn’t take this fight for money,” Fulton said on the PBC Podcast via Boxing News. “That’s what other guys wanna do. That’s not my mindset. My mindset is strictly going over there because I know I can win, and I want to challenge myself while doing it. I want to put myself to the test. This is a huge f------ fight. So why not try to live up to that moment? I didn’t just do this for money, it just so happened I was offered some nice money, so that’s the icing on the cake. So let’s go do it.”
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At 30, Naoya Inoue has done everything there is to do in boxing. "The Monster" is a three-division world champion and recently became undisputed at bantamweight. Singing with Top Rank, a worldwide audience now understands how dangerous he really is. Inoue (24-0, 21 KOs) will be competing at 122 pounds for the very first time.
Who will be the last man standing?
The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to watch the fight, including the channel, time, and card.
How to watch Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue: TV channel, live stream
Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue is live on ESPN+ in the U.S.
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Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue price: How much does the fight cost?
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
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How to watch Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue in the U.K., Australia, Canada
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| U.K. and Ireland | Sky Sports | Sky Go |
| Australia | — | Main event on Kayo |
What time is Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue today (ET and PT)?
The Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue card begins at 4:45 a.m. ET or 1:45 a.m. PT.
Both fighters are scheduled to make their way to the ring at approximately 7:30 a.m. ET or 4:30 a.m. PT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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What time is Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue today in the U.K., Australia, Canada?
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Tuesday, July 25 | 4:45 a.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Tuesday, July 25 | 1:45 a.m. PT | 4:30 a.m. PT |
| U.K. and Ireland | Tuesday, July 25 | 9:45 a.m. BST | 12:30 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Tuesday, July 25 | 6:45 p.m. AEST | 9:30 p.m. AEST |
Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue undercard
- Stephen Fulton (c) vs. Naoya Inoue for the WBC and WBO super bantamweight titles
- Robeisy Ramirez vs. Satoshi Shimizu for the WBO featherweight title
- Chihiro Iwashita vs. Hiroyuki Takahara; Super Featherweights
- Kanamu Sakama vs. Ryu Horikawa; Light Flyweights
- Taiga Imanaga vs. Hebi Marapu; Lightweights
- Yoshiki Takei vs. Ronnie Baldonado; Super Bantamweights
