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• Two-division champion Hiroto Kyoguchi retires at 31

Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images Longtime standout Hiroto Kyoguchi is hanging up the gloves after a pair of controversial losses Japan has lost its second lower-weight standout in under a month, as former two-division titlist Hiroto Kyoguchi announced his retirement at age 31. He will look to remain part of the sport as a commentator. Kyoguchi earned his first belt in just his eighth pro...2025
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more

Brian Norman Jr takes over the No. 1 spot at 147 | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Brian Norman Jr takes over the No. 1 spot at 147 with Jaron Ennis’ exit, plus Fabio Wardley, Zurdo Ramirez, and more! Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (1) Oleksandr Usyk vs (2) Daniel Dubois, 7/19 ... La...2025
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• Inoue vs Picasso reportedly eyed for Dec. 27

Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Turki Alalshikh claims that Naoya Inoue will face top-rated WBC contender Alan Picasso at year’s end FinalizeTurki Alalshikh tells The Ring that his team is “close to finalizing” a December 27th showdown between undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue and WBC mandatory challenger Alan Picasso, which would headline a card themed around Japanese ...2025
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• After Handing Galal Yafai A Beating, Mexican Warrior Francisco Rodriguez Wants A Shot At WBC/WBA Flyweight Ruler Kenshiro Teraji
Mexican Mayhem in Birmingham: Rodriguez’s Beating Rocks Yafai Just what is it that makes Mexican fighters so ... continue After Handing Galal Yafai A Beating, Mexican Warrior Francisco Rodriguez Wants A Shot At WBC/WBA Flyweight Ruler Kenshiro Teraji @ Boxing News 24/7...2025
• Rodriguez dominates Yafai, calls out Teraji

Francisco Rodriguez Jr overpowered Galal Yafai over 12 rounds | Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images Francisco Rodriguez Jr overpowered Galal Yafai over 12 rounds to score the upset in England. Veteran Francisco Rodriguez Jr scored an upset in Birmingham, England, and did it in style, dominating Galal Yafai to win the interim WBC flyweight title on wide, unanimous decision scores. Rodri...2025
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• Rodriguez dominates Yafai, calls for Teraji fight

Francisco Rodriguez Jr overpowered Galal Yafai | Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images Francisco Rodriguez Jr overpowered Galal Yafai, and wants Kenshiro Teraji. Veteran Francisco Rodriguez Jr scored an upset in Birmingham, England, and did it in style, dominating Galal Yafai to win the interim WBC flyweight title on wide, unanimous decision scores. Rodriguez won the fight on tallies of ...2025
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• Teraji vs Sandoval leads July 30 title tripleheader in Yokohama

Kenshiro Teraji, Antonio Vargas, and Erick Rosa will defend their WBO belts next month Kenshiro Teraji is set for his first defense as unified flyweight champion, as Teiken announced today that he’ll meet Ricardo Sandoval in the main event of a July 30th title tripleheader from Yokohama, Japan. Teraji (25-1, 16 KO) produced yet another instant classic in March by stopping Seigo Yuri Akui to add th...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for March 12 - 15

Keith Thurman (seen above in his last fight, 37 months ago) returns, Kenshiro Teraji and Nick Ball defend titles, and more! | Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images Keith Thurman (probably) returns, Kenshiro Teraji and Nick Ball defend titles, and more! Wednesday, March 12th PPV, 2:30 am ET, Keith Thurman vs Brock Jarvis. This one is a PPV in Australia through Kayo Sports, but that’s ...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more

Tank Davis went stunning draw with Lamont Roach | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images From Brooklyn to Belfast, boxing was dominated by officiating controversy this weekend, and Riyadh Season is setting up an enormous weekend in May. Controversy! Boxing fans are sick of it, boxing promoters can never get enough of it, and it remains inevitable in this disorganized sport that still maintains its...2025
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• Highlights: Kenshiro Teraji stops Hekkie Budler to retain titles, Nakatani also retains, more

Kenshiro Teraji was too much for a game and tough Hekkie Budler | ESPN+ Kenshiro Teraji was too much for a game and tough Hekkie Budler in Tokyo. Kenshiro Teraji stopped Hekkie Budler in the ninth round in Tokyo to retain his WBC and WBA 108 lb titles in the main event from Ariake Arena. Teraji mostly controlled the fight, though Budler’s effort should be hugely respected, as the veteran e...2023
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
Shakur Stevenson has hit the lightweight division running | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Shakur Stevenson has hit the lightweight division running, plus some big upsets and more notable changes in many divisions. Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on April 24. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Heavyweight: (5) Joe Joyce v...2023
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• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
David Benavidez firmly established himself as No. 2 at 168 with his win over Caleb Plant | Esther Lin/SHOWTIME David Benavidez firmly established himself as No. 2 at 168 with his win over Caleb Plant, plus more in this week’s update! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Heavyweight: (4) Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin, Apr. 1 Light Heavyweight: (8) Craig Richards vs R...2023
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"Bad Left Hook Pound-For-Pound Top 10 March 2024 The voters: Scott Christ, Wil Esco, John Hansen, Patrick Stumberg, and Lewis Watson Dropped Out: Gervonta “Tank” Davis (10)Others Receiving Votes: Jaron “Boots” Ennis 5, David Benavidez 2, Geronta “Tank” Davis 1 Scott Christ (1) Naoya Inoue, (2) Terence Crawford, (3) Oleksandr Usyk, (4) Dmitry Bivol, (5) Artur Beterbiev, (6) Devin Haney, (7) Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, (8) Junto Nakatani, (9) Kenshiro Teraji, (10) Canelo Alvarez I’ve had some changes in heart the last couple months."

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"Hekkie Budler has a fight lined up as he awaits his opportunity to face Ring Magazine junior flyweight champion Kenshiro Teraji."

• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• Rodriguez dominates Yafai, calls out Teraji
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in

Canelo didn’t impress, but it was better than what a lot of other big names did last month | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Canelo didn’t impress, but it was better than what a lot of other big names did last month. Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (7) Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni, ...2025
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• 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
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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• ESPN+ picks up Mar. 13 title tripleheader from Tokyo

ESPN+ will carry a stacked Tokyo show headlined by Kenshiro Teraji vs Seigo Yuri Akui on Thursday, March 13th American viewers willing to stomach an extremely early weekday morning are in for a treat, as Top Rank announced today that ESPN+ will broadcast the March 13th Japanese title tripleheader headlined by Kenshiro Teraji’s flyweight unification bout against Seigo Yuri Akui. Things kick off tha...2025
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• WBC orders Munguia vs Mbilli, Gonzalez vs Moloney, more

Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images The WBC ordered a number of eliminators and title fights during today’s annual convention The WBC’s annual convention is in full swing, with announcements coming left and right. ESPN’s Salvador Rodriguez is on the scene, bringing word of the most interesting developments. Up at 168, Mauricio Sulaiman and co. ordered Christian Mbilli (28-0, 23...2024
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• October P4P: Does Canelo make a move back up after dominating Charlo?

What is domination over Jermell Charlo worth to Canelo’s P4P claim? | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images What is domination over Jermell Charlo worth to Canelo’s P4P claim? A new month, a new pound-for-pound list! Bad Left Hook Pound-For-Pound Top 10 October 2023 The voters: Scott Christ, Wil Esco, John Hansen, Patrick Stumberg, and Lewis Watson Others Receiving Votes: Errol ...2023
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• Kenshiro Teraji knocking on P4P door while building hall-of-fame worthy career

Teraji is knocking on the door of pound-for-pound recognition and has a legitimate claim to a top 10 spot already. Whether he enters after this win is up for debate but if he can become undisputed junior flyweight champion you may not be able to keep him off your mythical list. The post Kenshiro Teraji knocking on P4P door while building hall-of-fame worthy career appeared first on The Ring....2023

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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more

Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images We saw action around the world, Oleksandr Usyk got a mandatory order, and New York is sticking with a draw for Tank vs Roach. Tank vs Roach decision upheld by New York In news that didn’t really surprise anyone, the New York State Athletic Commision’s review of the draw between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Lamont Roach from March 1 saw no change to the officia...2025
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• Teraji stops Akui in final round to unify flyweight titles

Kenshiro Teraji stopped Seigo Yuri Akui to unify a pair of flyweight titles Kenshiro Teraji stopped Seigo Yuri Akui to unify a pair of flyweight titles in Tokyo! Kenshiro Teraji scored a 12th round stoppage win over Seigo Yuri Akui, unifying the WBC and WBA flyweight titles in a terrific war of a fight from Tokyo. Teraji (25-1, 16 KO) had a very tough night with Akui (21-3-1, 11 KO), as th...2025
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• Teraji vs Akui: Live updates and results, 5 am ET

Kenshiro Teraji and Seigo Yuri Akui unify flyweight titles in Tokyo | Naoki Fukuda Kenshiro Teraji and Seigo Yuri Akui unify flyweight titles in Tokyo! Join us for live coverage! Kenshiro Teraji returns in a flyweight title unification fight, facing Seigo Yuri Akui in the main event from Tokyo, topping a show featuring three world title bouts. Teraji’s WBC belt will be on the line against ...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for March 12 - 15
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• Kenshiro Teraji vs Seigo Yuri Akui: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

Kenshiro Teraji vs Seigo Yuri Akui will be the main event of an intriguing Teiken Promotions card on March 13 at the Ryoguko Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, Japan. This fascinating flyweight unification bout will see the WBA and WBC titles up for grabs with fight fans in the U.S. able to catch the action on ESPN+, while those in the UK can watch the entire card on Sky Sports. Teraji (24-1, 15 KOs) was l...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more

Dmitry Bivol has reclaimed the No. 1 spot at light heavyweight | Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images Dmitry Bivol has reclaimed the No. 1 spot at light heavyweight, plus much more in a big rankings update! Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: Dillian Whyte vs Joe Joyce, 4/5 ... Lawrence Okoli...2025
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• Tsutsumi upsets Inoue, Teraji wins another world title, more results

Seiya Tsutsumi took the WBA title from Takuma Inoue Seiya Tsutsumi won his first world title, Kenshiro Teraji won another, and more from today in Tokyo. A quick rundown of what we saw today from Tokyo! Seiya Tsutsumi UD-12 Takuma Inoue A pretty solid upset here, as Tsutsumi (12-0-2, 8 KO) stepped up to world level for the first time in his first 12-round fight, and he just flat beat Inoue ...2024
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• ‘More than willing’: Yafai hopes for Teraji fight at end of year

Galal Yafai returns Saturday, but has a big fight with Kenshiro Teraji in mind | Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images Galal Yafai returns Saturday, but has a big fight with Kenshiro Teraji in mind for the end of 2025. Galal Yafai has business to take care of this coming Saturday against Francisco Rodriguez Jr, but says a return to Japan — where he won an Olympic gold medal — to face Kenshir...2025
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• 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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• 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: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more
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• Kenshiro Teraji vs. Seigo Yuri Akui Headlines World Title Tripleheader – Full Card Preview

Kenshiro Teraji (24-1, 15 KOs) and Seigo Yuri Akui (21-2-1, 11 KOs) will soon have the chance to become a unified world champion. Their bout headlines a Teiken Promotions card at the Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Boxing fans in the country can catch the action live on U-Next. Those in the United States can do so with ESPN+. In Canada, it will be broadcast on TSN+ and Sky Sports Action will have the e...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for March 12 - 15
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more
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• Hekkie Budler to face Kitidech Hirunsuk on May 6 in South Africa

Hekkie Budler has a fight lined up as he awaits his opportunity to face Ring Magazine junior flyweight champion Kenshiro Teraji. Budler, who is ranked No. 3 by The Ring at 108 pounds, will face Kitidech Hirunsuk of Thailand in a stay-busy fight on May 6 at Unisa Conference Centre in his hometown of Johannesburg, […] The post Hekkie Budler to face Kitidech Hirunsuk on May 6 in South Africa a...2023
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• Rankings (July 31): Crawford and Inoue shine brighter than ever, more
Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue shined brighter than ever this week | Al Bello/Getty Images and Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue shined brighter than ever this week, plus more! Rankings go up Mondays. No update next week, next update on August 14. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Heavyweight: (4) Anthony Joshua vs (10) Dillian Whyte, Aug. 12 Junior W...2023
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• Kenshiro Teraji halts game Anthony Olascuaga in ninth round, retains Ring, WBA, WBC 108-lb. titles

Kenshiro Teraji turned back the game challenge of late-substitute Anthony Olascuaga, stopping the inexperienced but talented prospect in the ninth round of an entertaining junior flyweight world championship bout on Saturday at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Teraji (21-1, 13 KOs), defended his Ring Magazine, WBA and WBC 108-pound titles against the 24-year-old L.A. native, […] The post Kenshi...2023
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• Hiroto Kyoguchi debuts at flyweight, wants two more bouts before going for a title

Former Ring and WBA junior flyweight champion Hiroto Kyoguchi got back to winning ways against Roland Biendima at the Sumida City Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan on May 20. Kyoguchi had lost his unbeaten record and titles at the hands of compatriot Kenshiro Teraji in a unification last November. The 29-year-old returned with a workmanlike 10-round shutout […] The post Hiroto Kyoguchi debuts at flywe...2023
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• Hekkie Budler blasts out Wichet Sengprakhon in 43 seconds, will face Kenshiro Teraji next

It took former Ring junior flyweight champ Hekkie Budler just 43 seconds to get rid of Wichet Sengprakhon at the Unisa Hall in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday night. The fight was a tune up for his upcoming shot against current Ring and unified WBA/WBC champ, Kenshiro Teraji, which is tentatively scheduled for August. Sengprakhon […] The post Hekkie Budler blasts out Wichet Sengprakho...2023
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• Kenshiro Teraji halts Hekkie Budler in nine, Junto Nakatani outpoints Argi Cortes

Kenshiro Teraji defended his Ring Magazine, WBC and WBA 108-pound titles with a ninth-round stoppage of former champ Hekkie Budler on Monday in Tokyo. The post Kenshiro Teraji halts Hekkie Budler in nine, Junto Nakatani outpoints Argi Cortes appeared first on The Ring....2023
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• Highlights and results: Teraji stops gritty Olascuaga in nine to retain belts
Kenshiro Teraji retained his belts, but had to earn it against Anthony Olascuaga Kenshiro Teraji retained his belts, but had to earn it against Anthony Olascuaga. Kenshiro Teraji retained his WBC and WBA junior flyweight titles with a ninth round stoppage win over Anthony Olascuaga, a late-notice, substitute opponent who came out of nowhere and earned a lot of respect with a gritty, hard-f...2023
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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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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• Rodriguez dominates Yafai, calls out Teraji
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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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
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• Matchroom Boxing wins Yafai vs Rodriguez purse bid
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more
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• Kenshiro Teraji vs Seigo Yuri Akui full fight Video – 2025

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2025-03-13, we are going to comment and rate the boxing match Kenshiro Teraji vs Seigo Yuri Akui as soon as we watch the full fight. Akui vs Teraji is scheduled to take place Thursday, March 13th, at the Kokugikan Sumo Arena in Tokyo (Japan), in a 12-round flyweight (112 lbs, 50.8 kg) ... Read more...2025
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• Rodriguez dominates Yafai, calls out Teraji
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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• Hiroto Kyoguchi returns to action against Jerven Mama in Tokyo on Friday

No shame losing to one of the best fighters in boxing today. Hiroto Kyoguchi has not let his loss to Kenshiro Teraji slow him down. Now he is fighting in a new weight class with the expectation of contending soon for a world title belt. Kyoguchi will face Jerven Mama this coming Friday night at […] The post Hiroto Kyoguchi returns to action against Jerven Mama in Tokyo on Friday appeared fir...2023
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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