Takuma Inoue and Seiya Tsutsumi will fight for the WBA World Bantamweight Title at Ariake Arena, Tokyo. The matchup pits experienced fighter Inoue against the undefeated Tsutsumi.
Inoue turned pro in 2013 and has fought notable opponents like Sho Ishida and Jerwin Ancajas, securing a record of 20 wins with five by knockout. Tsutsumi started his professional career in 2018 and holds a knockout-heavy record with eight KOs in 11 wins. Both fighters last stepped into the ring earlier this year, displaying skill and determination.
Takuma Inoue vs Seiya Tsutsumi Fight Card
- Takuma Inoue vs Seiya Tsutsumi
- Kenshiro Teraji vs Cristofer Rosales
- Seigo Yuri Akui vs Thananchai Charunphak
- Shokichi Iwata vs Jairo Noriega
- Ryuga Sato vs Asato Sato
Takuma Inoue vs Seiya Tsutsumi Undercard
Takuma Inoue vs Seiya Tsutsumi Fight
- Division/Weight: bantam
- Takuma Inoue record: 20-1
- Seiya Tsutsumi record: 11-0
- Belts at stake: WBA World Bantamweight Title
Takuma Inoue faces Seiya Tsutsumi for the WBA World Bantamweight Title.
Takuma Inoue turned pro in 2013 and has a record of 20 wins, 1 loss, with 5 KOs. He recently won against Sho Ishida by unanimous decision, highlighting his enduring form in the bantam division. Given Ishida's superior knockout power compared to Tsutsumi's less experienced background, Inoue's extensive experience and track record present a substantial advantage going into this fight.
Seiya Tsutsumi became a professional fighter in 2018, boasting an unbeaten record of 11 wins and 2 draws, with powerful finishing capabilities marked by 8 knockouts. His recent knockout victory over Weerawat Noolae underlines his aggressive approach. Comparing his previous foes to Inoue, however, highlights a significant step up in competition which could pose challenges due to Tsutsumi's relatively lesser exposure to elite-level opponents.
Kenshiro Teraji vs Cristofer Rosales Fight
- Division/Weight: light fly
- Kenshiro Teraji record: 23-1
- Cristofer Rosales record: 37-6
- Belts at stake: WBC World Flyweight Title
Kenshiro Teraji faces Cristofer Rosales for the WBC World Flyweight Title in the light fly division.
Kenshiro Teraji turned pro in 2014 and boasts a record of 23 wins, 14 by knockout, with only one loss. His recent win against Carlos Canizales, a solid contender with a good score and comparable KO rate, highlights Teraji's ability to handle well-experienced opponents. This experience gives him a strong footing against Rosales, who has more losses but fewer professional bouts in similar classes.
Cristofer Rosales has been a professional since 2013 with 37 wins, 22 by knockout. Recently, Rosales secured a victory over Francisco Gomez Sanchez, an opponent with less consistent performance but a high KO rate. While Rosales shows resilience and powerfull striking capability, his match against Teraji will be challenging due to Teraji's successful track record and performance against significantly tough opponents.
Seigo Yuri Akui vs Thananchai Charunphak Fight
- Division/Weight: fly
- Seigo Yuri Akui record: 20-2
- Thananchai Charunphak record: 25-1
- Belts at stake: WBA World Flyweight Title
Seigo Yuri Akui faces Thananchai Charunphak for the WBA World Flyweight Title.
Seigo Yuri Akui turned pro in 2014 and has since built a record of 20 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, with 11 wins coming by knockout. His last victory was over Taku Kuwahara by unanimous decision—an opponent with a similar KO percentage (61.54%). Considering Kuwahara's stats and how Akui handled him, his strength seems well matched for this fight class.
Thananchai Charunphak turned professional in 2018, amassing a record of 25 wins, 1 loss, and 15 KOs. His recent split decision win against Kento Hatanaka indicates good form as Hatanaka had a higher knockout rate (66.67%) than previous opponents. Charunphak's decisive victory suggests he could exploit any defensive weaknesses in Akui's technique despite the close weight class stats.
Shokichi Iwata vs Jairo Noriega Fight
- Division/Weight: light fly
- Shokichi Iwata record: 13-1
- Jairo Noriega record: 14-0
- Belts at stake: WBO World Light Flyweight Title
Shokichi Iwata faces Jairo Noriega for the WBO World Light Flyweight Title.
Shokichi Iwata, fighting since 2018, holds a record of 13 wins, 1 loss, and a 77% KO rate. His recent victory over Jahzeel Trinidad who had an impressive record reflects his strong performance in light fly class. Facing Noriega, who has fewer KOs, suggests Iwata could hold an advantage with his power.
Jairo Noriega remains undefeated with 14 wins and only 3 KOs, making his knockout power less prominent. His decision win against Azael Villar shows resilience but might find it tough against Iwata’s stronger KO capabilities in the light fly category.
Ryuga Sato vs Asato Sato Fight
- Division/Weight: bantam
- Ryuga Sato record: 1-0
- Asato Sato record: 1-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Ryuga Sato faces Asato Sato in a bantamweight showdown.
Ryuga turned pro in May 2024 and holds a record of 1 win by knockout with a total of 3 rounds fought. He defeated Yoshihito Uehara, who had a less polished record (0-1-0). With his 100% KO rate from his single bout and facing an opponent with similar novice standing, Ryuga likely enters with confidence due to his decisive early victory.
Asato started his professional career in April 2021. His record stands at 1 win, 1 loss, and 1 draw; his sole knockout win came against Ryo Maeda (0-1-0) earlier this year. Although he has had more bouts, they have been against similarly inexperienced fighters. His mixed results suggest that Asato needs to leverage his experience advantage against a less battled-tested but potentially more explosive Ryuga.
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