Following a change in opponent, Kenshiro Teraji is ready to prove why he is a dominant champion. In his way is Anthony Olascuaga, looking for the upset on April 8.
Teraji defends his WBA and WBC light flyweight titles against Olascuaga in Japan. The fight will air on ESPN+. Teraji was supposed to fight WBO champion Jonathan Gonzalez in a unification bout, but the latter backed out due to illness.
Son of former Japanese boxing star Hisashi Teraji, Kenshiro had over 50 wins in the amateurs before turning pro in 2014. Winning local gold, Teraji beat Ganigan Lopez in 2017 for the WBC light flyweight title. “The Amazing Boy” defended the belt eight times before losing it against Masamichi Yabuki in 2021.
Since then, he beat Yabuki in March 2022 to reclaim the title and last fought in November, beating Hiroto Kyoguchi for the WBA title.
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The 31-year-old faces the 24-year-old Olascuaga, who turned pro in 2020. The American last fought in October, beating Marco Sustaita via TKO.
Also taking place on fight night, not on the ESPN+ main card, is the boxing debut of kickboxing sensation Tenshin Nasukawa. Boxing fans will remember him for facing Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition bout years ago. The 24-year-old has over 40 wins and zero losses in kickboxing. He faces Yuki Yonaha in junior featherweight action.
Here is all you need to know ahead of Teraji vs. Olascuaga, from time, channel, odds, card, and more.
When is Kenshiro Teraji vs. Anthony Olascuaga?
- Date: Saturday, April 8
- Start time: 3 a.m. ET | 7 a.m. GMT | 6 p.m. AEDT | 4 p.m. JST
- Main event: 6:15 a.m. ET | 10:15 a.m. GMT | 9:15 p.m. AEDT | 7:15 p.m. JST (approx.)
Teraji vs. Olascuaga is on April 8. The main card starts at 3 a.m. ET | 7 a.m. GMT | 6 p.m. AEDT | 4 p.m. JST. Both fighters should make their way to the ring around 6:15 a.m. ET | 10:15 a.m. GMT | 9:15 p.m. AEDT | 7:15 p.m. JST, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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How to watch Kenshiro Teraji vs. Anthony Olascuaga
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. April 8 | ESPN+ |
| United Kingdom | Sat. April 8 | TBA |
| Australia | Sat. April 8 | TBA |
The Teraji vs. Olascuaga main card will air on ESPN+ in the U.S.
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Anthony Olascuaga price: How much does the card 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 | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
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Where is Kenshiro Teraji vs. Anthony Olascuaga?
Teraji vs. Olascuaga will be inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The arena can hold 15,000 people.
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Anthony Olascuaga betting odds
Betting odds are currently unavailable for this fight. The Sporting News will provide updates when available.
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Kenshiro Teraji record and bio
- Nationality: Japanese
- Born: January 6, 1992
- Height: 5-5
- Reach: 64 inches
- Total fights: 21
- Record: 20-1 with 12 wins via knockout
Anthony Olascuaga record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: January 1, 1999
- Height: 5-4
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 5
- Record: 5-0 with three wins via knockout
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Anthony Olascuaga fight card
- Kenshiro Teraji (c) vs. Anthony Olascuaga for the WBA and WBC light flyweight titles
- Takuma Inoue vs. Liborio Solis for the WBA bantamweight title
- Kiko Martinez vs. Reiya Abe; Featherweights
- Jin Sasaki vs Keita Obara; Welterweights