Bookmakers made Kyosuke Takami a strong favorite against Angel Ayala Lardizabal when they come head-to-head in their clash on Saturday 11th April 2026 at Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan.
He is currently 2/5 (-250) to win the clash outright, while you can get 7/4 (+180) on Angel Ayala Lardizabal if you fancy the upset.
That means that oddsmakers think there is 67% chance of Takami winning while giving Lardizabal a 33% chance.
Takami opened as the favorite at 2/5 (-250).
Lardizabal opened at 7/4 (+180).
The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds in the Flyweight division, which means both fighters will have to make the weight limit of 112 pounds (7.84 stones or 50.91 kg) on the day of the weigh-in.
Takami vs Lardizabal Head To Head
Kyosuke Takami steps into the ring with a record of 10 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 8 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Angel Ayala Lardizabal will make his way to the ring with a record of 18 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 8 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Takami has a massive power advantage over Lardizabal, boasting a 80% knockout percentage compared to Lardizabal's 44%.
Kyosuke Takami is the younger man by 2 years, at 23 years old.
Lardizabal has a height advantage of 4 inches over Takami. This also extends to a 5-inch reach advantage.
Both Kyosuke Takami and Angel Ayala Lardizabal fight out of an orthodox stance.
Takami is the less experienced professional fighter, having had 8 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2022, 3 years and 3 months later than Lardizabal, whose first professional fight was in 2019. He has fought 57 fewer professional rounds, totaling 60 compared to Lardizabal's 117.
Kyosuke Takami goes into the fight ranked number 1 by the WBA at flyweight.
Angel Ayala Lardizabal is currently ranked number 6 by the WBC, and 7 by The Ring in the 112lb division.
Who's been more active?
If you think ring rust and activity is a big factor in this fight, Kyosuke Takami has been fighting more than Angel Ayala Lardizabal.
Kyosuke Takami last fought 3 months and 25 days ago, while Angel Ayala Lardizabal's last outing was 1 year and 13 days ago.
Takami's last 3 fights have come over a period of 1 year and 3 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 4 months and 2 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 28 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.3 rounds on average.
Lardizabal's last 3 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 5 months and 28 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 9 months and 30 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 30 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10 rounds on average.
What’s the Latest Time I Can Bet on Takami vs Lardizabal Pre Fight?
The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 10:00 AM UTC at Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan, which is 6:00 AM EST or 3:00 AM PST on the West Coast of America, or 11:00 AM BST in the UK.
Where Can I Watch Takami vs Lardizabal for In-Play Betting?
Takami vs Lardizabal will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video in both the United States and the UK.
