Where to Watch Iwata vs. Badillo?
Erick “Mini PacMan” Badillo attracted attention in Mexican boxing from the early stages of his professional career thanks to his aggressive offensive style.
A string of victories in the light flyweight division, along with capturing the WBC Silver Light Flyweight title, allowed him to rise among the world’s top contenders and earn a title opportunity against champion Shokichi Iwata.
Badillo holds a record of 19-0 with 8 KOs.
Shokichi Iwata captured a light flyweight world title in 2024, capping a career that established him as one of Japan’s top fighters in the lower weight classes. At the beginning of 2026, Iwata dethroned Thammanoon Niyomtrong to win the WBC Light Flyweight World Championship.
Since then, he has successfully defended his title and solidified his place among the strongest champions in the 108-pound division.
Iwata has a record of 29-2 with 11 KOs.
Where and When Is the Fight?
The fight will take place on Monday, July 20, at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
Where to Watch the Fight?
The fight will be broadcast on U-NEXT.
Fight Times
Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras: 1:00 AM (Mexico City time)
United States: 3:00 AM ET
Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama: 2:00 AM
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, and Venezuela: 3:00 AM
Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile: 4:00 AM
Spain: 9:00 AM
Japan: 4:00 PM
Undercard
Shokichi Iwata vs. Erick Badillo for the WBC Light Flyweight World Title
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Riku Masuda vs. Daigo Higa
Katsuma Akitsugi vs. Hernal Gomez
Tensho Isobe vs. Ryuga Sato
