Shokichi Iwata in action on June 5th!
Earlier this week we reported that Ryo Akaho (36-2-2, 24) [赤穂亮] would be back in the ring on June 5th as he takes on Daisuke Sugita (6-1, 3) [杉田大祐] as part of a Dynamic Glove show at Korakuen Hall.
We've now learned that another bout on that same card will feature fast rising Japanese Light Flyweight hopeful Light Flyweight prospect Shokichi Iwata (5-0, 4) [岩田翔吉] in a notable bout against tough veteran Toshimasa Ouchi (22-10-3, 8) [大内 淳雅].
The unbeaten Iwata, who was tipped as a potential star when he made his debut back in 2018, hasn't been moved as quickly or as aggressively as many had hoped. Despite that he's been impressive and wins over Daiki Kameyama and Ryo Narizuka are certainlydecent wins for someone in their first 5 bouts. Sadly, like many fighters, the issues in 2020 really slowed his career down , and he fought just once during the year after havign fought 3 times in 2019.
Ouchi on the other hand is a legit veteran who turned professional in 2003 and has had 35 bouts. Not only has he had a solid number of fights but he has also faced a who's who including Ryoichi Taguchi, Masayuki Kuroda, Kenshiro Teraji and Masamichi Yabuki.
From what we understand this is set to be an 8 rounder, and will be officially announced in the coming days.
We've now learned that another bout on that same card will feature fast rising Japanese Light Flyweight hopeful Light Flyweight prospect Shokichi Iwata (5-0, 4) [岩田翔吉] in a notable bout against tough veteran Toshimasa Ouchi (22-10-3, 8) [大内 淳雅].
The unbeaten Iwata, who was tipped as a potential star when he made his debut back in 2018, hasn't been moved as quickly or as aggressively as many had hoped. Despite that he's been impressive and wins over Daiki Kameyama and Ryo Narizuka are certainlydecent wins for someone in their first 5 bouts. Sadly, like many fighters, the issues in 2020 really slowed his career down , and he fought just once during the year after havign fought 3 times in 2019.
Ouchi on the other hand is a legit veteran who turned professional in 2003 and has had 35 bouts. Not only has he had a solid number of fights but he has also faced a who's who including Ryoichi Taguchi, Masayuki Kuroda, Kenshiro Teraji and Masamichi Yabuki.
From what we understand this is set to be an 8 rounder, and will be officially announced in the coming days.