Seiya Tsutsumi rumors, news

Seiya Tsutsumi news, rumors

  • • Antonio Vargas Recognized as WBA Bantamweight Champion; Tsutsumi Named Champion in Recess
    The Championships Committee of the World Boxing Association (WBA) has announced that Antonio Vargas has been recognized as the WBA Bantamweight World Champion following the designation of Japan’s Seiya Tsutsumi as Champion in Recess due to a medical condition that has prevented him from training and competing in recent months. The decision was made after … Continue reading "Antonio Vargas Re...2026
  • Jesse Rodriguez puts Antonio Vargas on notice: ‘new weight class, same goals’
    • Jesse Rodriguez puts Antonio Vargas on notice: ‘new weight class, same goals’
    On June 13, at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Jesse Rodriguez moves up to bantamweight to challenge WBA bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas, live on DAZN. Rodriguez (23-0, 16 KOs) has reigned supreme at smaller weights and is stepping up to bantamweight with the aim of becoming a three-weight World champion. Rodriguez has already sent a warning to the WBA champion ahead of their fight. Jes...2026
  • Jesse Rodriguez signs “long-term” contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, next fight announced
    • Jesse Rodriguez signs “long-term” contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, next fight announced
    Unified super flyweight world champion Jesse Rodriguez (23-0, 16 KOs), also known by his nickname “Bam,” has signed a contract extension with Matchroom Boxing. The company made the announcement on their social media channels on Friday. However, there was no mention for exactly how long Rodriguez’s contract had been extended for. Matchroom Boxing’s announcement does mention ...2026
  • Nonito Donaire falls to Riku Masuda in Japan
    • Nonito Donaire falls to Riku Masuda in Japan
    Nonito Donaire (43-10, 28 KOs) lost via eighth round technical knockout to Riku Masuda (10-1, 9 KOs). The official time of stoppage for their 10-round bantamweight clash was 1:12. Their bout was an eliminator for the WBA bantamweight world title. That strap is currently held by Seiya Tsutsumi. Donaire-Masuda headlined a Teiken Promotions card at the Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium (Yokohama Buntai) in...2026
  • Donaire lands WBA’s No. 1 ranking at 118lbs – but Tsutsumi’s broken nose could change everything
    • Donaire lands WBA’s No. 1 ranking at 118lbs – but Tsutsumi’s broken nose could change everything
    Nonito Donaire woke up to good news this week when the WBA made him their top-ranked bantamweight contender, just two weeks after he lost a split decision to Seiya Tsutsumi in Tokyo. His wife and manager, Rachel, filed appeals with all four major sanctioning bodies right after that December 17 fight, and the WBA was the first to respond favorably. Nonito Donaire vs Seiya Tsutsumi – The Numbe...2026
  • • Tsutsumi Retains WBA Title with Split-Decision Win Over Donaire
    Japan’s Seiya Tsutsumi successfully defended his WBA bantamweight world title (118 lbs) with a split-decision victory over Filipino legend Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire in a thrilling contest at Tokyo’s iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan. The scorecards—116-112, 115-113, and 117-111—reflected just how tightly contested and dramatic the fight was from start to finish. At 43 years old, … Continue ...2025

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  • • Jesse Rodriguez signs “long-term” contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, next fight announced
    2026
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  • • Donaire lands WBA’s No. 1 ranking at 118lbs – but Tsutsumi’s broken nose could change everything
    2026
  • Kenshiro Teraji vs. Ricardo Sandoval: A Preview of All the Title Fights
    • Kenshiro Teraji vs. Ricardo Sandoval: A Preview of All the Title Fights
    Kenshiro Teraji (25-1, 16 KOs) will soon defend his world titles against Ricardo Sandoval (26-2, 18 KOs). Their bout headlines a Teiken Promotions card on July 30, at the Yokohama BUNTAI in Japan. Fight fans in the country can catch the action live on U-Next. Those in the United States and the United Kingdom can do so with DAZN. Ahead of this event that features three world title contests, Big Fig...2025
  • Takei torches Tongdee, Nunez outguns Rikiishi
    • Takei torches Tongdee, Nunez outguns Rikiishi
    Yoshiki Takei defended his world title and Eduardo Nunez earned one of his own this morning in Yokohama After two trips to the judges, WBO bantamweight champion Yoshiki Takei returned to his finishing ways this morning with a one-round mauling of undefeated Yuttapong Tongdee. Tongdee (15-1, 9 KO), by all accounts, was not of Thai boxing’s many paper tigers who make their name by feasting on limite...2025
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  • Nishida vs Salas set for May 28 in Tokyo
    • Nishida vs Salas set for May 28 in Tokyo
    Mike Altamura IBF bantamweight champion Ryosuke Nishida will meet mandatory challenger Jose Salas ahead of a potential unification with Junto Nakatani Those eager to see WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani jump right into a unification with IBF titlist Ryosuke Nishida after their in-ring face-off will have to be patient, as The Ring’s Anson Wainwright reports that Nishida will meet ma...2025
  • Seigo Yuri Akui and Shokichi Iwata Record Vital Wins on October 13 Tokyo Card
    • Seigo Yuri Akui and Shokichi Iwata Record Vital Wins on October 13 Tokyo Card
    On October 13 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on a Teiken Promotions card, before Takuma Inoue (20-1, 5 KOs) faced Seiya Tsutsumi (11-0-2, 8 KOs) for Inoue’s WBA bantamweight title, we saw an impressive KO win for Shokichi Iwata for the vacant WBO light flyweight title and a tough win for Seigo Yuri Akui to retain his WBA flyweight title. Fight fans in the United States could catch the ...2024
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  • RANKINGS: Daniel Dubois takes aim at the top, more
    • RANKINGS: Daniel Dubois takes aim at the top, more
    Daniel Dubois’ win over Anthony Joshua sees him rocket up the heavyweight rankings | Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images Daniel Dubois’ win over Anthony Joshua sees him rocket up the heavyweight rankings, plus more! We’re back! Divisional rankings will now go up once per month, because the boxing schedule has become very different with the massive changes in promotional wor...2024
  • Japanese boxer Kazuki Anaguchi dies from injuries sustained in December fight
    • Japanese boxer Kazuki Anaguchi dies from injuries sustained in December fight
    Japanese boxer Kazuki Anaguchi died Friday from injuries he sustained in a Dec. 26 fight in Tokyo, the Japan Boxing Commission announced. The 23-year-old Anaguchi (6-1, 2 knockouts), a bantamweight who turned pro in 2021, suffered a subdural hematoma during his fight with Seiya Tsutsumi, which was broadcast on ESPN+ as part of the Naoya […] The post Japanese boxer Kazuki Anaguchi dies from i...2024
  • • Kazuki Anaguchi update: Japanese boxer, 23, fights for life
    Kazuki Anaguchi is fighting for his life after undergoing emergency surgery following his fight on the Naoya Inoue vs Marlon Tapales undercard. Anaguchi convulsed in the corner after losing a brutal decision to Seiya Tsutsumi on December 26. He was then led back to the dressing room by his team. Things took a turn for… Kazuki Anaguchi update: Japanese boxer, 23, fights for life The post...2023

Timeline

  • 2026
    "Nonito Donaire woke up to good news this week when the WBA made him their top-ranked bantamweight contender, just two weeks after he lost a split decision to Seiya Tsutsumi in Tokyo."

  • 2025
    "Titles: WBC - Junto Nakatani, WBA - Seiya Tsutsumi, IBF - Ryosuke Nishida, WBO - Yoshiki Takei Upcoming Notable Fights: Riku Masada vs Kaisei Matsumoto, 3/1 ."

  • 2024
    "The post Seiya Tsutsumi stuns Takuma Inoue to win world title appeared first on Boxing News."

  • 2023
    "Undercard results Seiya Tsutsumi UD-10 Kazuki Anaguchi: An excellent fight."

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Seiya Tsutsumi trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Jesse Rodriguez signs “long-term” contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, next fight announced
    2026
  • Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
    • 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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  • Nakatani vs Cuellar headlines Feb. 24 bantamweight tripleheader
    • Nakatani vs Cuellar headlines Feb. 24 bantamweight tripleheader
    Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images Junto Nakatani, Seiya Tsutsumi, and Tenshin Nasukawa will be in action on ESPN+ early next year After picking up a trio of knockouts in 2024, pound-for-pound stalwart Junto Nakatani will headline a February 24th all-bantamweight tripleheader in Tokyo. Nakatani (29-0, 22 KO) kicked off this year’s campaign by smashing Alexandro Santiago for the...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
  • Jason Moloney, in Japan to spar Tsutsumi, looks for big fights against Japan’s elite
    • Jason Moloney, in Japan to spar Tsutsumi, looks for big fights against Japan’s elite
    A month-long training camp in Japan has reignited the spark in ex-WBO bantamweight titleholder Jason Moloney, who hopes to return to the ring before the end of the year. The 33-year-old Australian offered up his services as a sparring partner to recently crowned WBA 118-pound titleholder Seiya Tsutsumi after the Japanese boxer had previously helped […] The post Jason Moloney, in Japan to spa...2024
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  • Boxing schedule for Oct. 13-19
    • Boxing schedule for Oct. 13-19
    Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images We’ve got a bevy of world title fights coming this week in boxing. Sunday, Oct. 13 ESPN+, 4:00 am ET, Takuma Inoue vs Seiya Tsutsumi. The first of two Japanese cards on the docket this week, and arguably the stronger of the two, but they’re both pretty good at worst with a lot of relevant names in action. Inoue’s defending his WBA bantamweight title. Also...2024
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  • • RANKINGS: Daniel Dubois takes aim at the top, more
    2024
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Seiya Tsutsumi stats and results

  • • Nonito Donaire falls to Riku Masuda in Japan
    2026
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  • • Donaire lands WBA’s No. 1 ranking at 118lbs – but Tsutsumi’s broken nose could change everything
    2026
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  • Seiya Tsutsumi vs. Nonito Donaire live results update
    • Seiya Tsutsumi vs. Nonito Donaire live results update
    Welcome to the live results update for Seiya Tsutsumi (12-0-3, 8 KOs) vs. Nonito Donaire (43-8, 28 KOs)! Their bout headlines a Teiken Promotions card at the Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Fight fans in the country can catch the action live on U-Next. Those outside of Japan will require a VPN to view the fights. Join Big Fight Weekend as we keep you updated on all the action! Seiya Tsutsumi vs. Nonito...2025
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  • Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue — how to stream, betting odds and fight card for November 24
    • Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue — how to stream, betting odds and fight card for November 24
    On Monday, November 24, Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue will headline a Teiken Promotions card in association with Top Rank and Ohashi Promotions at the Toyota Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The broadcast is set to start at 3:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. GMT) with the Top Rank Classics channel available on the Roku Channel, Tubi, and Vizio apps showing the card. Prime Video Japan is broadcasting the event.  Ten...2025
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  • • Kenshiro Teraji vs. Ricardo Sandoval: A Preview of All the Title Fights
    2025
  • • WBA Names Tsutsumi Champion in Recess; Vargas Elevated to World Champion – World Boxing Association
    In a recent ruling, the World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee has officially designated Japan’s Seiya Tsutsumi as “Champion in Recess” following a thorough review of his documented medical condition. As a result, interim titleholder Antonio Vargas has been elevated to full WBA world bantamweight champion. Tsutsumi has been sidelined and unable to train or …...2025
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  • • WBA Names Tsutsumi Champion in Recess; Vargas Elevated to World Champion
    In a recent ruling, the World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee has officially designated Japan’s Seiya Tsutsumi as “Champion in Recess” following a thorough review of his documented medical condition. As a result, interim titleholder Antonio Vargas has been elevated to full WBA world bantamweight champion. Tsutsumi has been sidelined and unable to train or … Continue reading "...2025
  • Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more
    • 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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  • Junto Nakatani vs. David Cuéllar Ends in Dominant Stoppage
    • Junto Nakatani vs. David Cuéllar Ends in Dominant Stoppage
    Junto Nakatani (30-0, 23 KOs) kept his bantamweight crown with a dominant third round knockout of David Cuéllar (28-1, 18 KOs). The official time of stoppage was 3:00. With the win, Nakatani remains the WBC 118-lb world champion. This was his third defence of the title, having won it in February 2024 against Alexandro Santiago. Their bout headlined a Teiken Promotions card at the Ariake Arena in T...2025
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  • Tenshin Nasukawa beats Jason Moloney, Takei title shot next?
    • Tenshin Nasukawa beats Jason Moloney, Takei title shot next?
    Tenshin Nasukawa passed a big test with a win over Jason Moloney Tenshin Nasukawa passed a big test in his boxing career with a win over Jason Moloney. Tenshin Nasukawa took a strong step up in his fledgling boxing career today in Tokyo, graduating to contender status with a solid win over former titleholder Jason Moloney. Nasukawa (6-0, 2 KO) won a 10-round unanimous decision on scores of...2025
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  • • Jesse Rodriguez signs “long-term” contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, next fight announced
    2026
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  • • Donaire lands WBA’s No. 1 ranking at 118lbs – but Tsutsumi’s broken nose could change everything
    2026
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  • I regret to inform you that the WBA is at it again
    • I regret to inform you that the WBA is at it again
    Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Scorpion, frog, etcetera For those of you not immersed in Sanctioning Body Lore, which can drive unprepared minds to madness, the WBA is by far the least professional of the four. Compared to the WBC, which hides its self-dealing and blatant hypocrisy behind a veneer of professionalism, they’re a sort of improvisational evil, haphazardly slapping together ti...2025
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  • • Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
    2025
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  • 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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  • 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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  • • Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more
    2025
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  • • Predicting the 5 Most Competitive Boxing Divisions for 2025
    2024
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  • Kenshiro Teraji and Seiya Tsutsumi Triumph on Action-Packed Tokyo Card
    • Kenshiro Teraji and Seiya Tsutsumi Triumph on Action-Packed Tokyo Card
    At the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on October 13, we saw Kenshiro Teraji produce a dominating performance against Cristofer Rosales. Following this dominating win, we moved on to the main event of the Teiken Promotions card, where Seiya Tsutsumi (12-0-2, 8 KOs) produced an action-packed performance, defeating Takuma Inoue (20-2, 5 KOs). Fight fans in the United States could catch the action on E...2024
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  • • Seigo Yuri Akui and Shokichi Iwata Record Vital Wins on October 13 Tokyo Card
    2024
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Top Seiya Tsutsumi news

  • Naoya Inoue knocks out Marlon Tapales to go undisputed at 122
    • Naoya Inoue knocks out Marlon Tapales to go undisputed at 122
    Naoya Inoue is now a two-time undisputed champion | Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images Naoya Inoue is now a two-time undisputed champion. Naoya Inoue became a two-division undisputed champion in Tokyo, knocking out a game Marlon Tapales in the 10th round of their 122 lb championship unification. Inoue (26-0, 23 KO) picked up the WBC and WBO titles from Tapales (37-4, 19 KO), addin...2023
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  • • Seiya Tsutsumi stuns Takuma Inoue to win world title
    The post Seiya Tsutsumi stuns Takuma Inoue to win world title appeared first on Boxing News. Relentless approach pays off for Tokyo terrier The post Seiya Tsutsumi stuns Takuma Inoue to win world title appeared first on Boxing News....2024
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  • • Kazuki Anaguchi Undergoes Emergency Craniotomy, Remains Unconscious Following Defeat to Seiya Tsutsumi
    2023
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  • • Jason Moloney, in Japan to spar Tsutsumi, looks for big fights against Japan’s elite
    2024
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  • • Japanese boxer Kazuki Anaguchi dies from injuries sustained in December fight
    2024
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  • T. Inoue-Tsutsumi, Kenshiro-Rosales Anchor Oct. 13 Title Fight Quadrupleheader
    • T. Inoue-Tsutsumi, Kenshiro-Rosales Anchor Oct. 13 Title Fight Quadrupleheader
    Seven title fights are coming to Japan in a two-day span. The opening leg will see Takuma Inoue in the first defense of his WBA bantamweight title. He will face countryman Seiya Tsutsumi atop an Oct. 13 title fight quadrupleheader from Ariake Arena in Tokyo. The will air live on ESPN+ in the U.S. Inoue-Tsutsumi […] The post T. Inoue-Tsutsumi, Kenshiro-Rosales Anchor Oct. 13 Title Fight Quadr...2024
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  • Inoue vs Tapales official for Dec. 26 in Tokyo
    • Inoue vs Tapales official for Dec. 26 in Tokyo
    This marks Naoya Inoue’s third straight appearance at Ariake Arena As expected, WBC/WBO champion Naoya Inoue and IBF/WBA champion Marlon Tapales will battle it out for undisputed super bantamweight supremacy on December 26th at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. ESPN+ hosts the Stateside broadcast. Though the press release doesn’t say anything about the undercard, BoxRec lists a great domestic bantamweight cla...2023
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  • Tsutsumi upsets Inoue, Teraji wins another world title, more results
    • 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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Seiya Tsutsumi schedule, game

  • • Antonio Vargas Recognized as WBA Bantamweight Champion; Tsutsumi Named Champion in Recess
    2026
  • • Jesse Rodriguez signs “long-term” contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, next fight announced
    2026
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  • • Nonito Donaire falls to Riku Masuda in Japan
    2026
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  • Seiya Tsutsumi vs Nonito Donaire full fight Video – 2025
    • Seiya Tsutsumi vs Nonito Donaire full fight Video – 2025
    AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2025-12-17, we are going to comment and rate the boxing match Seiya Tsutsumi vs Nonito Donaire as soon as we watch the full fight (take a look at our ranking of the Best Boxing Fights of 2025). Donaire vs Tsutsumi is scheduled to take place Wednesday, December 17th, at the Kokugikan in ... Read more...2025
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  • • Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue — how to stream, betting odds and fight card for November 24
    2025
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  • • Kenshiro Teraji vs. Ricardo Sandoval: A Preview of All the Title Fights
    2025
  • • I regret to inform you that the WBA is at it again
    2025
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  • • Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
    2025
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  • • Rankings: Calm before the storm ahead of big name returns
    2025
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  • • Rankings: Tank’s stock drops, Teraji keeps rolling, new champs, more
    2025
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Seiya Tsutsumi rumors, scandals

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