Kazuto Ioka rumors, news

Kazuto Ioka news, rumors

  • • Martínez and Ioka Set to Settle the Score in High-Stakes Rematch – World Boxing Association
    This Sunday, May 11, fireworks are expected in Tokyo as Argentina’s Fernando “Puma” Martínez and Japan’s Kazuto Ioka square off in a long-anticipated rematch at the Ota City General Gymnasium. On the line: Martínez’s WBA super flyweight world title—and a shot at redemption for Ioka. Martínez, the relentless pressure fighter out of Argentina, has turned …...2025
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  • • Martínez and Ioka Set to Settle the Score in High-Stakes Rematch
    This Sunday, May 11, fireworks are expected in Tokyo as Argentina’s Fernando “Puma” Martínez and Japan’s Kazuto Ioka square off in a long-anticipated rematch at the Ota City General Gymnasium. On the line: Martínez’s WBA super flyweight world title—and a shot at redemption for Ioka. Martínez, the relentless pressure fighter out of Argentina, has turned … Continue reading "Martínez and Ioka S...2025
  • • This Sunday: Fernando Daniel Martinez vs Kazuto Ioka II – The Rematch
    This past Sunday, we saw Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue engage in a real firefight with Mexico’s Ramon ... continue This Sunday: Fernando Daniel Martinez vs Kazuto Ioka II – The Rematch @ Boxing News 24/7...2025
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  • Five Fights to Look Forward to in May Outside the US
    • Five Fights to Look Forward to in May Outside the US
    The boxing world has witnessed several memorable fights in 2025 so far, including Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn delivering a 12-round war on April 26. Looking ahead, the Boxing Fights May 2025 International schedule offers five exciting matchups to look forward to this May, with betting enthusiasts likely keeping an eye on the action, as well as finding the best paying online casino Australia for...2025
  • IBF orders Cortes vs Moloney super flyweight final eliminator
    • IBF orders Cortes vs Moloney super flyweight final eliminator
    Photo by Luis Gutierrez/Norte Photo/Getty Images Andrew Moloney is once again on the cusp of a title shot after the IBF ordered him to fight Argi Cortes in a super flyweight final eliminator After something of a post-Superfly lull, the 115-pound division is once again picking up steam. Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka will run back last year’s battle this coming Sunday and Jesse “Bam” Rod...2025
  • Rankings: Calm before the storm ahead of big name returns
    • Rankings: Calm before the storm ahead of big name returns
    Ryan Garcia is one of many big names in action this month | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images It was a pretty quiet April, but the big names are coming back to the ring starting in May and into the summer. Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (9) Martin Bakole vs (10) Efe Ajagba, ...2025

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Kazuto Ioka injury and suspension

  • Fernando Martinez withdraws from Kazuto Ioka rematch with illness
    • Fernando Martinez withdraws from Kazuto Ioka rematch with illness
    https://twitter.com/chinomaidanapro/status/1782394917110563005 A bout of influenza has forced Fernando “Pumita” Martinez out of his year-end rematch with Kazuto Ioka Japan has lost yet another year-end title fight, as WBA super flyweight champion Fernando Martinez’s manager announced that his charge is out of tomorrow’s rematch with Kazuto Ioka due to influenza. Though unwelcome, the news ...2024
  • • Rankings (May 8): Is Canelo declining? Tank Davis’ resume, more
    Canelo Alvarez won again, but is he in decline? | Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images Canelo Alvarez won again, but is he on the downswing? (Yes!) Plus more! Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on May 22. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Middleweight: (2) Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Steven Butler, May 13 Lightweight: (1) Devin Haney vs (3) Vasiliy Lo...2023
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Timeline

  • 2025
    "Instead, Martinez wound up successfully renegotiating a rematch with Kazuto Ioka and Gonzalez elected to move to 118, setting the stage for this matchup."

  • 2024
    "(2) Kazuto Ioka vs (4) Fernando Martinez, July 7 Upcoming Fights: (3) Seigo Yuri Akui vs (9) Taku Kuwahara, May 6 ."

  • 2023
    "Kazuto Ioka Outpoints Joshua Franco In Rematch, Wins WBA Title"

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Kazuto Ioka trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

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  • Matchroom Boxing wins Yafai vs Rodriguez purse bid
    • Matchroom Boxing wins Yafai vs Rodriguez purse bid
    Flyweights Galal Yafai and Francisco “Chihuas” Rodriguez Jr are slated to meet for the interim WBC flyweight title on DAZN Matchroom Boxing claimed the rights to stage the WBC interim flyweight title fight between Galal Yafai and Francisco Rodriguez Jr today, winning the purse bid unopposed with an offer of $222,222. Jake Donovan reports that the fight, which would earn the winner a shot at unifie...2025
  • Fernando Martinez-Kazuto Ioka 2: Best Bets Revealed
    • Fernando Martinez-Kazuto Ioka 2: Best Bets Revealed
    2024 is coming to an end and we have many memorable bouts to look back on including Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury x2 and Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez’s destructive win against Juan Francisco Estrada. On December 31 we have one more intriguing fight left in 2024 as Fernando Martinez defends his WBA super flyweight crown in an immediate rematch against Kazuto Ioka at the Ota-City General ...2024
  • Predicting the 5 Most Competitive Boxing Divisions for 2025
    • Predicting the 5 Most Competitive Boxing Divisions for 2025
    2024 was a great year for boxing, with Riyadh Season and other promoters putting on great cards globally. 2025 looks set to be a fascinating year in boxing, with memorable matchups already confirmed in many boxing divisions. Many divisions will flourish in the next 12 months, and platforms like High Roller offer user-friendly environments to place your bets. Big Fight Weekend is bringing you five ...2024
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  • Martinez vs Ioka 2 official for NYE
    • Martinez vs Ioka 2 official for NYE
    Hayato Tsutsumi also sees action against Rene Alvarado As expected, WBA super flyweight champion Fernando Martinez and former titlist Kazuto Ioka will run it back on New Year’s Eve at Tokyo’s Ota-City Gymnasium. Martinez (17-0, 9 KO) took a competitive decision over four-division champ Ioka (31-3-1, 16 KO) when they met in July, building up an early lead and fending off a late charge to retain the...2024
  • Martinez vs Ioka rematch set for NYE
    • Martinez vs Ioka rematch set for NYE
    https://twitter.com/chinomaidanapro/status/1782394917110563005 Fernando Martinez beat Kazuto Ioka by unanimous decision in July Yesterday’s ESPN KnockOut broadcast from Argentina revealed some very intriguing info, as Maidana Promotions confirmed that unified super flyweight champion Fernando Martinez will rematch four-division titlist Kazuto Ioka on one of Japan’s traditional New Year’s E...2024
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  • Rankings (Dec. 30): Is Wilder still a top 10 heavyweight? Plus Joshua, Bivol, Bam, more
    • Rankings (Dec. 30): Is Wilder still a top 10 heavyweight? Plus Joshua, Bivol, Bam, more
    Deontay Wilder stays in the top 10 at heavyweight, but barely | Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images Was Deontay Wilder so bad against Joseph Parker that he should fall out of the heavyweight top 10? Howdy! It’s an oddly timed rankings update, because it’s an odd week where nothing is happening and everyone’s got a lot going on anyway, but we’re closing out 2023 after an eventful ...2023
  • Rankings (Dec. 11): Is Haney No. 1 at 140? Plus Ryan Garcia, Rafael Espinoza, more
    • Rankings (Dec. 11): Is Haney No. 1 at 140? Plus Ryan Garcia, Rafael Espinoza, more
    Devin Haney looked fantastic in his 140 lb debut | Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Devin Haney looked fantastic in his 140 lb debut. Is he the new top dog in that division? Usually rankings updates go up on Mondays, but there’s not enough to do one on the 18th, and then the 25th is (1) Christmas, and (2) one day before a Naoya Inoue fight, so the next update will come on Tuesday, Dec. 26 a...2023
  • Rankings (Nov. 27): It’s time for Canelo vs Benavidez, plus Matias, Roach, more
    • Rankings (Nov. 27): It’s time for Canelo vs Benavidez, plus Matias, Roach, more
    David Benavidez has earned a shot at Canelo Alvarez next | Photo by David Becker/Getty Images David Benavidez has earned a shot at Canelo Alvarez next, plus Subriel Matias’ case at 140, Lamont Roach Jr, and more! Next update comes on Monday, Dec. 11. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Cruiserweight: (2) Chris Billam-Smith vs Mateusz Masternak, Dec. 10 Junior Welterweight: (7) Ryan Garcia...2023
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  • Cuadras vs Guevara interim title fight set for Nov. 17 in Tashkent
    • Cuadras vs Guevara interim title fight set for Nov. 17 in Tashkent
    Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Bakhodir Jalolov will reportedly appear on the card as well While Juan Francisco Estrada’s planned super flyweight unification against Kazuto Ioka isn’t official yet, the WBC are going forward with their plan to have Carlos Cuadras face Pedro Guevara for the interim title. The pair will meet on November 17th in Tashkent, Uzbekistan to...2023

Kazuto Ioka stats and results

  • Fernando Martínez vs. Kazuto Ioka 2: Illness Causes Cancellation
    • Fernando Martínez vs. Kazuto Ioka 2: Illness Causes Cancellation
    Kazuto Ioka (31-3-1, 16 KOs) will have to wait a while longer for a chance to avenge his loss to Fernando Martínez (17-0, 9 KOs). The Argentinian withdrew from their rematch set to take place on December 31 at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. Their bout, had it gone ahead, would have been for Martínez’s WBA super flyweight title. The remainder of the Shisei Promotions card, wh...2024
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  • • Fernando Martinez withdraws from Kazuto Ioka rematch with illness
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  • Fernando Martinez vs. Kazuto Ioka 2, How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card
    • Fernando Martinez vs. Kazuto Ioka 2, How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card
    On December 31, at the Ota-City General Gymnasium, Fernando Martinez (17-0, 9 KOs) will defend his WBA super flyweight title against Kazuto Ioka (31-3-1, 16 KOs). The bout will be shown on Abema Boxing via a VPN, while the Abema Boxing YouTube page will show the undercard. Last time out, both men faced off in an entertaining fight at the Kokugikan, which saw the Argentine fighter deservedly win th...2024
  • Title Fights From Around the World: Erick Rosa and Bibiano-Perez War
    • Title Fights From Around the World: Erick Rosa and Bibiano-Perez War
    Today, boxing world title fights take place around the globe and are more accessible to watch than ever before. Sometimes, championship bouts do not receive as much attention and go underreported. Big Fight Weekend commits to writing about boxing news, previews and recaps. As such, the site now has a recurring segment on championship bouts – from around the world from the past week. The focus of t...2024
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  • Kazuto Ioka-Fernando Martinez Unification Bout In Advanced Talks, Eyed For July In Tokyo
    • Kazuto Ioka-Fernando Martinez Unification Bout In Advanced Talks, Eyed For July In Tokyo
    Another top-shelf junior bantamweight bout is on the horizon. The Ring has confirmed that Kazuto Ioka and Fernando ‘Puma’ Martinez are in advanced talks for a summertime unification bout. Minor sticking points are still in place, but sources from both sides expect a deal to be reached in the coming weeks. Once finalized, the bout […] The post Kazuto Ioka-Fernando Martinez Unification Bout In...2024
  • • Kazuto Ioka Stops A Game Josber Perez In The Seventh Round, Retains WBO Junior Bantamweight Title – Boxing results
    Moments ago in Tokyo, Japan, reigning and defending WBA 115 pound champion Kazuto Ioka scored ... read more Kazuto Ioka Stops A Game Josber Perez In The Seventh Round, Retains WBO Junior Bantamweight Title – Boxing results @ Boxing News 24/7...2023
  • • Rankings (Nov. 27): It’s time for Canelo vs Benavidez, plus Matias, Roach, more
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  • • Cuadras vs Guevara interim title fight set for Nov. 17 in Tashkent
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  • • Franco announces retirement after loss to Ioka, explains decision
    Joshua Franco has retired from boxing after his loss to Kazuto Ioka | Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images Joshua Franco has decided to hang up the gloves and retire at age 27. Joshua Franco has announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 27, following a loss to Kazuto Ioka on Saturday in Tokyo. The win gave Ioka the WBA junior bantamweight title, which Franco had lost on t...2023
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  • • Kazuto Ioka Outpoints Joshua Franco In Rematch, Wins WBA Title
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  • • Rankings: Calm before the storm ahead of big name returns
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  • Rankings: Tank’s stock drops, Teraji keeps rolling, new champs, more
    • Rankings: Tank’s stock drops, Teraji keeps rolling, new champs, more
    Gervonta Davis’ stock took a hit in his draw with Lamont Roach | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Gervonta Davis’ stock took a hit in his draw with Lamont Roach, Kenshiro Teraji won another title, and more in this month’s rankings. Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (6) Filip Hrgovic vs Joe J...2025
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  • Wrap-Up: Keyshawn wins first world title, new Queensberry shows, more
    • Wrap-Up: Keyshawn wins first world title, new Queensberry shows, more
    Keyshawn Davis backed up his trash talk by knocking out Denys Berinchyk | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Keyshawn Davis backed up his trash talk by knocking out Denys Berinchyk, plus more from this week in boxing! We didn’t quite have the headline bonanza of Canelo and Jake Paul drama as we did last week, but we had more in-ring action this week and plenty of news bits outside the ring, to...2025
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  • • Predicting the 5 Most Competitive Boxing Divisions for 2025
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  • • Franco announces retirement after loss to Ioka, explains decision
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  • • Boxing streaming and TV schedule for June 20-24
    Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Edgar Berlanga is back on DAZN, Carlos Adames is back on Showtime, and more! Tuesday, June 20 FITE PPV, 2:00 pm ET, Canadian Pan Am Games Qualifiers. These will run daily from Tuesday through Friday. I linked the $59.99 PPV pack that gives you access to the lot of them, but you can also pay $20 apiece if you want, I guess. Wednesday, Ju...2023
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  • • Rankings (May 22,): Haney’s undisputed is a little disputed, Loma, Cameron, more
    Devin Haney’s undisputed championship is a little disputed after his fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Devin Haney’s undisputed championship is a little disputed after his fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko, plus a rocket for Chantelle Cameron and more! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Cruiserweight: (2) Lawrence Okolie vs (9) Chris Billam-Sm...2023
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  • • Rankings (May 8): Is Canelo declining? Tank Davis’ resume, more
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  • • Franco vs Ioka reportedly set for June 24 in Tokyo
    Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images Joshua Franco and Kazuto Ioka fought to a majority draw on New Year’s Eve While Juan Francisco Estrada is still out of the picture for the moment, the super flyweight division is slowly grinding back into motion. Dan Rafael reports that WBA champion Joshua Franco will rematch Kazuto Ioka on June 24th in Tokyo. Their first meeting was a unificat...2023
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Top Kazuto Ioka news

  • RANKINGS: Garcia can’t be ranked, but Haney can’t be No. 1, who’s top at 140? Plus more!
    • RANKINGS: Garcia can’t be ranked, but Haney can’t be No. 1, who’s top at 140? Plus more!
    Ryan Garcia can’t be ranked at 140, so who’s the top dog now at the weight? | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Ryan Garcia can’t be ranked at 140, so who’s the top dog now at the weight? Next update will come Monday, May 6, later in the day to give time for Inoue vs Nery (and a stacked undercard) to finish that morning. Ranked fights this period: Super Middleweight: (1) Canelo Alvarez vs (...2024
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  • • Kazuto Ioka Outpoints Joshua Franco In Rematch, Wins WBA Title
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  • • Kazuto Ioka vs. Joshua Franco Rematch Official For June 24 in Tokyo
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  • • Pound-for-Pound Top 10: All eyes on Spence-Crawford and Fulton-Inoue after slow June
    All eyes are on Spence vs Crawford and Fulton vs Inoue in July | Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions It was a slow month, but the big fights kick up this month with Spence vs Crawford and Fulton vs Inoue. It’s another month, so another new pound-for-pound list. June didn’t have much, lads! Won’t lie to you. Wasn’t much of a month. Bad, really. But this was inevitable; boxing was abnormally...2023
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  • Kazuto Ioka-Joshua Franco rematch set for June 24 in Tokyo
    • Kazuto Ioka-Joshua Franco rematch set for June 24 in Tokyo
    Looks like the rematch between Kazuto Ioka and Joshua Franco is set.  Ioka and Franco will square off on June 24, Robert Garcia, who trains Franco, announced on social media late Sunday night. The 12-round bout will take place at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Ioka’s hometown of Tokyo, Japan.  The first fight took place […] The post Kazuto Ioka-Joshua Franco rematch set for June 24 in Tok...2023
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  • • Franco comes in six pounds heavy ahead of Ioka rematch
    Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Kazuto Ioka successfully made weight with more than half a pound to spare After settling for a draw in last December’s unification match, Kazuto Ioka relinquished his WBO super flyweight title in favor of pursuing a rematch with WBA champion Joshua Franco. Franco has now almost certainly parted with his belt in less voluntary fashion, a...2023
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  • Kazuto Ioka: ‘I don’t feel threatened by Joshua Franco’
    • Kazuto Ioka: ‘I don’t feel threatened by Joshua Franco’
    Kazuto Ioka believes he has what it takes to unseat WBA 115-pound titlist Joshua Franco, in their rematch, on Saturday. The post Kazuto Ioka: ‘I don’t feel threatened by Joshua Franco’ appeared first on The Ring....2023
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  • • Joshua Franco Well Over 115-Pound Limit, At Risk Of Losing WBA Title; Kazuto Ioka Easily Makes Weight
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Kazuto Ioka schedule, game

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  • • IBF orders Cortes vs Moloney super flyweight final eliminator
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  • • Rankings: Calm before the storm ahead of big name returns
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  • Bam vs Cafu unification reportedly set for July 19 in Frisco
    • Bam vs Cafu unification reportedly set for July 19 in Frisco
    Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez could face fellow super flyweight champion Phumelela Cafu this summer in Texas Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez’s first super flyweight unification bout will reportedly land in his native Texas, as Keith Idec brings word that the WBC champion will meet WBO titlist Phumelela Cafu atop a July 19th DAZN show in Frisco. After taking out Juan Franci...2025
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  • • Rankings: Tank’s stock drops, Teraji keeps rolling, new champs, more
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  • • Matchroom Boxing wins Yafai vs Rodriguez purse bid
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  • • Wrap-Up: Keyshawn wins first world title, new Queensberry shows, more
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  • “Bam” and Martinez in talks for spring unification
    • “Bam” and Martinez in talks for spring unification
    Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images WBC super flyweight champion Jesse Rodriguez and WBA champion Fernando Martinez are reportedly on a collision course The Ring’s Jake Donovan reports that WBA super flyweight champion Fernando “Pumita” Martinez is no longer pursuing a rematch with Kazuto Ioka, which fell apart last December when Martinez caught the flu at the eleventh hou...2025
  • • Fernando Martínez vs. Kazuto Ioka 2: Illness Causes Cancellation
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  • Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 29-31
    • Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 29-31
    A super flyweight championship rematch between Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka headlines the last week of 2024! | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images A super flyweight championship rematch between Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka headlines the last week of 2024! Sunday, Dec. 29 TrillerTV+, 12:00 pm ET, Battle of the Ages 10.0: Xplosion. A seven fight card from Lagos, Nigeria. Promoted ma...2024

Kazuto Ioka rumors, scandals

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  • • Kazuto Ioka Vs. Fernando Martinez Set For July
    The 115 pound division is set to really get buzzing this summer. As fans already ... read more Kazuto Ioka Vs. Fernando Martinez Set For July @ Boxing News 24/7...2024
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  • Weigh-in Alert: Joshua Franco loses WBA belt on the scales ahead of Kazuto Ioka rematch
    • Weigh-in Alert: Joshua Franco loses WBA belt on the scales ahead of Kazuto Ioka rematch
    Ahead of Joshua Franco’s eagerly anticipated rematch with Kazuto Ioka, the America failed to make the junior bantamweight limit of 115-pounds, coming in well over weight at 121.5 pounds. He has been stripped of the WBA title and only Ioka, who tipped the scales at 114.75 pounds, can claim the title. Franco shockingly missed weight […] The post Weigh-in Alert: Joshua Franco loses WBA be...2023
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