Riku Masuda makes first defense in rematch with Seiya Tsutsumi, triple world fight in November - boxing

It was announced on the 14th that the professional boxing triple world match will be held at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on November 29th. Riku Masuda (Teiken), the World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight champion, will make his first defense and will be challenged by Seiya Tsutsumi (Kakuebi Jewelry), the number one ranked champion in his class and former champion. This is the first rematch since the Japanese title match in August 2023, and Tsutsumi won by decision last time.

Both players held a press conference in Tokyo, with Masuda enthusiastically saying, ``There is pressure, but we will turn it into strength.'' Tsutsumi broke his nose in a match last December and was declared the rest champion in May, after which he became number one in his class. He brought his championship belt with him on this day, emphasizing, ``I'll do my best to show you the perfect Seiya Tsutsumi.''

World Boxing Organization (WBO) super flyweight champion Kenshiro Terachi (BMB) will face Jasiel Amador (Mexico). Looking ahead, he said, ``The best thing is to win well.If we can win and unify (the battle),'' he said.

Masago Yuri Akui (Moriyasu Kurashiki), who is ranked 2nd in the WBA super flyweight division, will challenge champion David Jimenez (Costa Rica) with the aim of becoming a two-division champion.