Kitano vs Sumabong

When is Kitano vs Sumabong?

Takero Kitano is set to fight Joseph Sumabong on Thursday, December 3rd, 2026, at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo.

The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds in the Minimumweight division, which means the weight limit will be 105 pounds (7.5 stone or 47.6 kg).

Kitano vs Sumabong stats

Takero Kitano steps into the ring with a record of 11 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, 4 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Joseph Sumabong will make his way to the ring with a record of 11 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 5 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Sumabong has a slight advantage in power over Kitano, with a 45% knockout percentage compared to Kitano's 36%.

Takero Kitano is the younger man by 2 years, at 22 years old.

Both Takero Kitano and Joseph Sumabong fight out of a southpaw stance.

Kitano is arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 1 more fights, and made his debut in 2023, 1 year and 4 months later than Sumabong, whose first professional fight was in 2021. He has fought 3 fewer professional rounds, totaling 73 compared to Sumabong's 76.

Takero Kitano goes into the fight ranked number 12 by the WBA, 9 by the WBC, 15 by the WBO, 10 by the IBF, and 10 by The Ring at minimumweight.

Joseph Sumabong is currently ranked number 5 by the WBA, 4 by the WBC, 5 by the WBO, 11 by the IBF, and 7 by The Ring in the 105lb division.

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What time does Kitano vs Sumabong start?

The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 11:00 AM UTC at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan, which is 6:00 AM EST or 3:00 AM PST on the West Coast of America, or 11:00 AM GMT in the UK.

What are the odds on Kitano vs Sumabong?

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