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• Ayala vs Yabuki set for Mar. 29 in Japan

IBF flyweight champion Angel Ayala will battle light flyweight titlist Masamichi Yabuki in hostile territory this March IBF light flyweight champion Masamichi Yabuki is officially set to move up and challenge flyweight titlist Angel Ayala on March 29th in a matchup first revealed earlier this month. Kameda Promotions also confirmed a minimumweight rematch between Melvin Jerusalem and Yudai Shigeok...2025
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• Teraji, Akui to collide for 112lb unification

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Naoki Fukuda Teiken Promotions has announced a world title tripleheader on Monday. World flyweight champions—WBC’s Kenshiro Teraji (24-1, 15 KOs) and WBA’s Seigo Yuri Akui… » The post Teraji, Akui to collide for 112lb unification appeared first on fightnews.com....2025
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• Teraji vs Akui unification official for Mar. 13

A flyweight unification between Kenshiro Teraji and Seigo Yuri Akui will lead a title tripleheader in Tokyo After a lengthy buildup, flyweight champions Kenshiro Teraji (WBC) and Seigo Yuri Akui (WBA) are officially set for a March 13th unification bout in Tokyo, Japan. Teraji (24-1, 15 KO) is coming off an impressive title-winning knockout of Cristofer Rosales, which followed a lengthy run as the...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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• Teraji vs Akui unification reportedly eyed for February

Photo by RICHARD A. BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images Kenshiro Teraji holds the WBC flyweight title, Akui the WBA Sankei Sports reports that flyweight champions Kenshiro Teraji and Seigo Yuri Akui recently shared a TV spot in which both men expressed interest in a unification bout, which SanSpo claims will “likely” land in February. Shoutout to Twitter’s Tokkeru for finding the article. Teraji (...2024
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• Yuri Akui retained his crown against Charunphak – World Boxing Association
Seigo Yuri Akui made the second defense of his World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight crown last Sunday with a split decision win over Thananchai Charunphak at the Ariake Arena in Koto Ku, Japan. The home fighter had a tough opponent in the Thai but he prevailed with cards of 117-111, 115-113 and 113-115 after 12 …The post Yuri Akui retained his crown against Charunphak – World Boxing As...2024
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• 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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• Takuma Inoue suffers injury, defense against Jerwin Ancajas postponed

WBA bantamweight titleholder Takuma Inoue suffered a fractured rib, and his title defense against Jerwin Ancajas that was scheduled for November 15 has been postponed. The whole undercard, including the co-feature between WBA flyweight ruler Artem Dalakian and challenger Seigo Yuri Akui has also been postponed and will be rescheduled once Inoue’s rib injury has […] The post Takuma Inou...2023
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• Rankings (Oct. 16): Tszyu, Janibek, Shigeoka brothers take over 105, more

Tim Tszyu kept his standing at 154 lbs as he shoots for the biggest fights he can find | Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images Tim Tszyu kept his standing at 154 lbs, same with Janibek Alimkhanuly at 160, plus more! Rankings go up Mondays. No update next week, so the next will come on Oct. 30. It won’t be a big update, but it’ll be an update. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Heavyweight...2023
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• Rankings (Oct. 2): Canelo’s reign continues, more

Canelo Alvarez is still the king at 168 lbs | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Canelo Alvarez is still the king at 168 lbs, plus more! Rankings go up Mondays. No update next week, so the next will come on Oct. 16. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Cruiserweight: (10) Mike Perez vs TBA, Oct. 14 Middleweight: (2) Janibek Alimkhanuly vs (6) Vincenzo Gualtieri, Oct. 14 Junior Middleweigh...2023
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"A flyweight unification between Kenshiro Teraji and Seigo Yuri Akui will lead a title tripleheader in Tokyo After a lengthy buildup, flyweight champions Kenshiro Teraji (WBC) and Seigo Yuri Akui (WBA) are officially set for a March 13th unification bout in Tokyo, Japan."

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"26 Welterweight: (3) Mario Barrios vs Fabian Maidana, May 4 Featherweight: (3) Brandon Figueroa vs Jessie Magdaleno, May 4 Super Bantamweight: (1) Naoya Inoue vs (2) Luis Nery, May 6 Bantamweight: (3) Emmanuel Rodriguez vs (9) Ryosuke Nishida, May 4 Bantamweight: (2) Takuma Inoue vs Sho Ishida, May 6 Bantamweight: (4) Jason Moloney vs Yoshiki Takei, May 6 Flyweight: (3) Seigo Yuri Akui vs (9) Taku Kuwahara, May 6 Notes: Jared Anderson holds at Number 8 after a dull but clear win over Ryad Merhy."

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"15 Upcoming Fights: TBA Upcoming Fights: (4) Artem Dalakian vs (8) Seigo Yuri Akui, Nov."

• WBC orders Munguia vs Mbilli, Gonzalez vs Moloney, more
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• 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 (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
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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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• Seigo Yuri Akui and Shokichi Iwata Record Vital Wins on October 13 Tokyo Card
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• Seigo Yuri Akui defeats Thananchai Charunphak on points
The post Seigo Yuri Akui defeats Thananchai Charunphak on points appeared first on Boxing News. Split decision win for Akui while Iwata blasts away Noriega for light-flyweight crown The post Seigo Yuri Akui defeats Thananchai Charunphak on points appeared first on Boxing News....2024
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• Inoue vs Tsutsumi: Live updates and results, 4 am ET

Takuma Inoue vs Seiya Tsutsumi tops a card with four world title fights from Tokyo. Takuma Inoue will defend his WBA bantamweight title against Seiya Tsutsumi in the main event of a Tokyo card that features four world title fights. Along with the main event, we’ll also see Shokichi Iwata and Jairo Noriega fight for the vacant WBO title at 108 lbs; and a pair of flyweight title fights: Seigo Yuri A...2024
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• Seigo Yuri Akui wins WBA title, ending Artem Dalakian’s nearly six-year reign

Seigo Yuri Akui won his first world title in Osaka | ESPN+ Seigo Yuri Akui won his first world title in Osaka, taking the WBA flyweight belt from Artem Dalakian. Seigo Yuri Akui won the WBA flyweight title today in Osaka, Japan, beating Artem Dalakian over 12 rounds by unanimous decision. Judges scored the fight 116-112, 117-111, and 119-109 for Akui, who becomes a world titleholder for th...2024
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• Seigo Yuri Akui Pulls Off Upset, Outpoints Artem Dalakian To Win WBA Flyweight Title
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• Seigo Yuri Akui outpoints Artem Dalakian via controversial UD, wins WBA flyweight title

Seigo Yuri Akui ended Artem Dalakian’s six-year WBA flyweight title reign and unbeaten record in controversial fashion, outpointing the 36-year-old Ukrainian veteran by head-scratching unanimous decision on Tuesday at the EDION Arena in Osaka, Japan. Akui (18-3-1, 11 KOs), The Ring’s No. 10-rated flyweight, won by scores of 116-112, 117-111 and a ludicrous tally of […] The post S...2024
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• Teraji vs Canizales: Live updates and results, 4 am ET

Kenshiro Teraji faces Carlos Canizales in Osaka Kenshiro Teraji faces Carlos Canizales in Osaka! Kenshiro Teraji will defend his WBC and WBA junior flyweight titles today in Osaka, Japan, facing Carlos Canizales in what could be a tremendous fight. The action will kick off at 4 am ET on ESPN+, with at least two other fights airing. Artem Dalakian will defend his WBA flyweight title against...2024
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• Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Cañizales: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On Tuesday, January 23, Kenshiro Teraji (22-1, 14 KOs) takes on Carlos Cañizales (26-1-1, 19 KOs) for the Japanese star’s WBC and WBA junior flyweight titles. The world title fight will happen at the EDION Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan, with the card streaming on ESPN+ in the US. Teraji returns to the ring for the first time since his ninth-round KO win over Hekkie Budler. Cañizales possesses ...2024
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• Five Underrated Flyweight Boxers to Watch Out for in 2024

As we look back on the memorable fights of 2023, it’s time to look forward to next year. Big Fight Weekend is bringing back the underrated series and now looks at five underrated flyweights to watch out for in 2024. Underrated Flyweights to Look Out For How to Watch Upcoming Flyweight Fights Select a VPN service that is optimized for streaming. We recommend PIA VPN. Download the VPN and connect t...2024
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• 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
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• Inoue vs Nery official for May 6 at Tokyo Dome

Naoya Inoue will face Luis Nery on May 6 | Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images The undisputed super bantamweight title fight will take place this spring in Japan. We’re officially set for a showdown between undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue who will defend his belts against Luis Nery. The fight was formally announced today and will be held on May 6 at the Tokyo Do...2024
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• Rankings (Oct. 30): Can Tyson Fury still be called the world’s best heavyweight?

Can Tyson Fury still say he’s the top heavyweight, or does Oleksandr Usyk deserve the spot? | Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Can Tyson Fury still say he’s the top heavyweight, or does Oleksandr Usyk deserve the spot? No update next week! Or the week after because the 11th has basically nothing and the 4th isn’t real big alone, though there are ranked fights. So we’ll have a SUPER...2023
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• Rankings (Sept. 25): Where does Zhilei Zhang stand at heavyweight? Plus more!

Zhilei Zhang has earned a spot in heavyweight’s upper tier | Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images Has Zhilei Zhang earned a seat at the top four table in the heavyweight division? Rankings go up Mondays. There WILL be an update next week! Back-to-back weeks with updates for the first time in a bit! It likely won’t become regular. Ranked fights the next three weeks: Heavyweig...2023
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• 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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• Rankings (Oct. 2): Canelo’s reign continues, more
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• Rankings (Oct. 30): Can Tyson Fury still be called the world’s best heavyweight?
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• Takuma Inoue suffers injury, defense against Jerwin Ancajas postponed
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• Inoue vs Nery official for May 6 at Tokyo Dome
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• Seigo Yuri Akui Pulls Off Upset, Outpoints Artem Dalakian To Win WBA Flyweight Title
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• Rankings (Jan. 15): Can anyone stop Artur Beterbiev? Plus more!

Artur Beterbiev stayed perfect as a pro against Callum Smith | Photo by Mathieu Belanger/Getty Images Artur Beterbiev stayed perfect as a pro against Callum Smith, plus a bit more! It’s our first rankings update of 2024! The next will come on Monday, Jan. 29. Here are the ranked fights we’ll see between now and then: Super Middleweight: (6) Jaime Munguia vs (7) John Ryder, Jan. 27 Flywe...2024
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• IBF Restarts Flyweight Title Eliminator Process; Invitations Sent To Felix Alvarado, Seigo Yuri Akui
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• Ayala vs Yabuki set for Mar. 29 in Japan
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• WBC orders Munguia vs Mbilli, Gonzalez vs Moloney, more
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• Teraji vs Akui unification reportedly eyed for February
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• Tsutsumi upsets Inoue, Teraji wins another world title, more results
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• Seigo Yuri Akui and Shokichi Iwata Record Vital Wins on October 13 Tokyo Card
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• Seigo Yuri Akui vs Thananchai Charunphak full fight Video – 2024

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2024-10-13, we are going to comment and rate the boxing match Seigo Yuri Akui vs Thananchai Charunphak as soon as we watch the full fight (take a look at our ranking of the Best Boxing Fights of 2024). Charunphak vs Akui is scheduled to take place Sunday, October 13th, at the Ariake ... Read more...2024
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• Inoue vs Tsutsumi: Live updates and results, 4 am ET
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• Boxing schedule for Oct. 13-19
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• RANKINGS: Garcia can’t be ranked, but Haney can’t be No. 1, who’s top at 140? Plus more!
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• Inoue vs Nery official for May 6 at Tokyo Dome
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• Seigo Yuri Akui wins WBA title, ending Artem Dalakian’s nearly six-year reign
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