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Professional boxing developments in Japan

Overview

Professional boxing in Japan has seen significant activity involving world champions and record-breaking performances.

In late August, champions Riku Masuda and Shoki Iwata discussed their recent successes. Masuda, the WBA bantamweight champion, expressed interest in facing Seiya Tsutsumi to solidify his status, while Iwata, the WBC light flyweight champion, reflected on his TKO victory over Eric Buddyjo. During this period, Iwata also provided technical advice to former wrestler Miyu Yamamoto as she prepared for her professional boxing debut.

By early September, new records were established during a world title event in Yokohama. Daiya Kira won the WBA light flyweight title via a seventh-round TKO, tying the Japanese record for the fastest ascent to a world title in only his fifth fight. Additionally, Takeshi Ishii set a new Japanese record for the fastest knockout in a world title match, securing the WBA minimumweight title with a first-round knockout in 65 seconds.

Entities

Wilfredo Mendez · Takeshi Ishii · Yokohama BUNTAI · Daiya Kira · Carlos Cañizales

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Japanese boxers set new world title records in Yokohama

    At a double world title event in Yokohama, Daiya Kira tied the record for fastest world title win in his 5th fight, while Takeshi Ishii set a new Japanese record with a 65-second knockout.

  2. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Boxing champions Masuda and Iwata discuss recent title victories

    Boxing champions Riku Masuda and Shoki Iwata discuss their recent title wins and future goals during a WOWOW recording, where Iwata also offered advice to debutant Miyu Yamamoto.

Sources

hochi.news · kaigai.ch · prtimes.jp · sportsmania.jp