Naoya Inoue vs. Paul Butler: UK Start Time, TV Channels, Live Stream, Undercard for Tokyo Fight

BRIT star Paul Butler takes on fearsome puncher Naoya Inoue in a huge undisputed match TODAY.

Undefeated Japanese sensation Inoue – Mike Tyson’s favorite boxer – holds the WBA, WBC, IBF and The Ring bantamweight titles, while Cheshire ace Butler is the WBO champion.

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Butler, 34, was promoted to full champion from the WBO interim title list.

He has also been at the top of the chart before, winning the IBF bantamweight title in 2017.

While Inoue – nicknamed “The Monster” – has won all 23 of his fights, with 20 wins coming from stoppages.

Butler told BBC Sport: “If I get the fixture plan right I think I’m going to win.

“It’s a tough fight. I have to stay tuned in.

“Inoue deserves his title of pound-for-pound king.

“Everyone knows what he’s good at. He puts people away and stops people.”

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When does Naoya Inoue play Paul Butler?

Naoya Inoue versus Paul Butler takes place TODAY – December 13th.

The main event is expected around 1pm1am UK time.

The undercard starts at 9am UK time.

The host is the Ariake Arena in Tokyo.

What TV channel and live stream is Naoya Inoue vs Paul Butler on?

Naoya Inoue vs Paul Butler is not currently scheduled for UK TV coverage.

It will air on ESPN+ in the US, and also on dTV and Hikari TV in Japan.

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Who fights on the undercard?

• Main event: Naoya Inoue vs. Paul Butler – for WBO, WBA (Super), WBC, IBF and The Ring bantamweight titles
• Yoshiki Takei versus Bruno Tarimo
• Andy Hiraoka vs Min Ho Jung
• Takuma Inoue vs. Jake Bornea
• Satoshi Shimizu vs. Landy Cris Leon
• Hironori Miyake vs. Peter McGrail