The highly anticipated bout between Junto Nakatani and David Cuellar is scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2025, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The event is set to begin at 4:00 AM Eastern Time (ET).
While the exact time for the main event between Nakatani and Cuellar hasn't been officially announced, main events in boxing typically occur approximately 2-3 hours after the start of the event. Therefore, it's reasonable to expect the main event to take place around 6:00 to 7:00 AM ET.
Here's what you need to know ahead of Junto Nakatani vs David Cuellar.

When is Junto Nakatani vs David Cuellar?
- Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
- Time: 4:00 AM Eastern Time (ET).
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Main Event Time: 6:00 to 7:00 AM ET
What has been said?
Nakatani said:
“We are working hard and intensifying as we get closer to the fight,”
“When I mean he studies the sport, it’s that he does things differently,” Hernandez told BoxingScene ahead of the fight with the 23-year-old Cuellar. “He is the best fighter I ever had – even better than my brother.”
“I know he is tall, and I have seen some of his fights on video,”
“I have been saying I want to unify the titles,”
"I hope my bout will inspire people over there,"
"I've been fighting carefully in each match, and I want to put on a good performance,"
Cuellar said:
"David Cuellar Contreras' record currently stands at 28 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws. He is currently undefeated in a total of 28 contests."
"Of those 28 wins, he has stopped 18 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 64%. He's boxed a total of 135 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 4.8 rounds on average."
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