The brilliant Kenshiro Teraji returns to action for a light flyweight title defense against top contender Carlos Canizales at the EDION Arena in Osaka, Japan, on Tuesday, January 23. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will be broadcast by ESPN+ in the U.S.
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Teraji, who holds WBA, WBC and Ring Magazine titles at 108 pounds, is closing in on the pound-for-pound elite. The 32-year-old boxer-puncher has defeated every man he has ever faced in a 23-fight career, having avenged his only setback to Masamichi Yabuki in 2022. “The Amazing Boy” will be taking part in his 15th world championship contest.
“I’m excited for this fight; [Canizales is] a tough opponent,” Teraji told The Sporting News. “He has strong hands and can use his footwork very skillfully. But I feel I am better than him whatever he brings.”
Canizalez (26-1-1, 19 KOs) has fought the majority of his fights at home in Venezuela. Recently, the 30-year-old puncher has seen action in Mexico and Argentina, but this will be his first fight on Japanese soil and it’s a huge step up in class. In his last fight, in June, Canizales won a technical decision over Daniel Mattelon.
The Sporting News will provide results from the undercard and provide a full fight report for the main event:
What time is Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales today?
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales 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) | 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 |
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Australia |
Tuesday, January 23 | 8 p.m. AEDT | 11 p.m. GMT |
| Japan | Tuesday, January 23 | 6 p.m. JST | 9 p.m. JST |
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Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales is live on ESPN+ in the U.S.