The vacant WBC super flyweight title will be on the line on Sunday, as Tomoya Tsuboi and Ricardo Malajika battle for the crown inside Toyota Arena Tokyo.
As the undefeated boxer, Tsuboi is going to be the betting favorite with -500 boxing odds, while Malajika, who already has two defeats in his career, will be the betting underdog with +400 odds. A draw result has odds of +1600.
Tomoya Tsuboi vs. Ricardo Malajika Fight Odds
- Tomoya Tsuboi: -500
- Ricardo Malajika: +400
- Tie: +1600
Tomoya Tsuboi vs. Ricardo Malajika: Tale of the Tape
| Tomoya Tsuboi | Ricardo Malajika | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 30 | 28 |
| Height | 5’3” | 5’3” |
| Reach | 64 inches | N/A |
| Record | 3-0 | 17-2 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| TKO/KO Percentage | 67% | 71% |
Tomoya Tsuboi vs. Ricardo Malajika: Prediction
As the more fundamental and technical boxer, I predict a decision win for Tsuboi over Malajika. Tsuboi was a former amateur standout who successfully transitioned to the paid ranks last March 2025.
This will help him negate Malajika’s reach advantage and move forward with his sleek footwork and explosive power. Tsuboi’s key to victory is to constantly press Malajika against the ropes and force a firefight.
Meanwhile, Malajika should stay on the side and move side to side to keep Tsuboi at bay. However, I don’t think Malajika will sustain this plan through the bout because it would take a lot of energy to pull off. Also, I think he’ll be forced to exchange combinations with Tsuboi to have at least the chance to land a signficiant punch.
Tomoya Tsuboi’s Recent Fight Results
Tsuboi made his pro career debut in March 2025 and has won all three fights, defeating Boonrueang Phayom, Van Thao Tran, and Carlos Cuadras. His fight with Pedro Guevara ended in a no-contest result.
Ricardo Malajika’s Recent Fight Results
Malajika is the reigning IBO flyweight champion, and he’ll move up to the super flyweight division in hopes of becoming a two-division world champion. His last five wins were against Marcel Braithwaite, Yanga Sigqibo, Jackson Chauke, Jayson Mama, and Vince Paras.
Tomoya Tsuboi vs. Ricardo Malajika: Start Time
Sept. 27, 3:30 a.m. E.T.
Sept. 27, 2:30 a.m. C.T.
Sept. 27, 1:30 a.m. M.T.
Sept. 27, 12:30 a.m. P.T.
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