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Kenshiro Teraji vs. Seigo Yuri Akui Flyweight Unification Set for March 13 in Tokyo

Kenshiro Teraji vs. Seigo Yuri Akui Flyweight Unification
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Seigo Yuri Akui Flyweight Unification Photo by Naoki Fukuda

The stage is set for a blockbuster boxing event at Ryogoku Kokugikan on March 13, 2025, as WBC Flyweight Champion Kenshiro Teraji and WBA Flyweight Champion Seigo Yuri Akui clash in a highly anticipated unification bout. The event, promoted by Teiken Promotions, was officially announced at a press conference in Tokyo with boxing photographer Naoki Fukuda capturing the moment.

The card, featuring three world title fights, will be broadcast live in Japan via U-Next and is expected to attract a massive global audience.

Main Event: Kenshiro Teraji vs. Seigo Yuri Akui (WBC & WBA Flyweight Unification)

  • Kenshiro Teraji (24-1, 15 KOs) has dominated the lower weight classes, most recently claiming the WBC flyweight title with an 11th-round TKO victory over Cristofer Rosales in October 2024. The former undisputed light flyweight champion is looking to unify at 112 pounds.
  • Seigo Yuri Akui (21-2-1, 11 KOs), the WBA champion, brings his aggressive style and knockout power into the biggest fight of his career. Known for his early stoppages, Akui looks to prove he’s the best flyweight in the world.

Co-Main Events: Two More World Title Fights

  1. Anthony Olascuaga vs. Hiroto Kyoguchi (WBO Flyweight Championship)

    • Anthony Olascuaga (8-1, 6 KOs), the reigning WBO Flyweight Champion, will make his first defense since knocking out Riku Kano in July 2024.
    • Hiroto Kyoguchi (19-2, 12 KOs), a former unified light flyweight champion, is moving up in weight to challenge for another world title.
  2. Shokichi Iwata vs. Rene Santiago (WBO Light Flyweight Championship)

    • Shokichi Iwata (14-1, 11 KOs) won the WBO Light Flyweight Title with a dominant stoppage win over Jairo Noriega last year.
    • Rene Santiago (13-4, 9 KOs) is looking for his first world title after a strong campaign in the division.

Special Feature: Tomoya Tsuboi’s Pro Debut

  • Tomoya Tsuboi, Japan’s 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships gold medalist in bantamweight, will be making his professional debut. Tsuboi is considered one of Japan’s brightest boxing prospects and will look to make an immediate impact in the professional ranks.

Event Details:

  • Date: March 13, 2025
  • Location: Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan
  • Promoter: Teiken Promotions
  • Broadcast: U-Next (Japan)

With three world championship fights and the highly anticipated debut of Tomoya Tsuboi, this event is shaping up to be one of the biggest nights in Japanese boxing in 2025. Fans worldwide can expect elite-level action as Teraji and Akui battle for flyweight supremacy in the main event.

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