Kosei Tanaka wants to make a statement in his comeback bout against Sho Ishida
The last time we saw Kosei Tanaka inside a boxing ring he was sounded defeated by Kazuto Ioka in eight...
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Kazuto Ioka insists he’s on a different level to Francisco Rodriguez Jr, targets Jerwin Ancajas
Highly skilled boxer-puncher Kazuto Ioka will make the third defense of his WBO junior bantamweight title against mandatory challenger Francisco...
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Kazuto Ioka discusses recent police investigation, livid with Japanese Boxing Commission
The morning of April 6 started like any other for Kazuto Ioka. The WBO junior bantamweight titleholder had enjoyed breakfast...
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Kazuto Ioka puts junior bantamweight division on notice, targets undisputed status
On the final day of 2020, Kazuto Ioka scored a thrilling career-best win over previously unbeaten compatriot Kosei Tanaka at...
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Dougie’s Friday Mailbag (2021 predictions, Margarito’s ‘innocence,’ Loma-Lopez re-watch)
2021 PREDICTIONS Morning Dougie, Hope you, family, friends and colleagues all had an enjoyable and safe festive period and are looking forward...
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Ring Ratings Update: Ryan Garcia jumps to No. 2 in lightweight rankings
Ryan Garcia justified his position as a top lightweight with the most impressive – and grittiest – performance of his...
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Kazuto Ioka destroys Kosei Tanaka in eight, defends WBO 115-pound title in dramatic fashion
Kazuto Ioka successfully defended his WBO junior bantamweight title by stopping Kosei Tanaka in eight exciting rounds at the Ota-City...
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A Q&A with Kosei Tanaka
The final championship bout of 2020 – Kazuto Ioka vs. Kosei Tanaka for the WBO 115-pound title on New Year’s...
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Kazuto Ioka vows to derail Kosei Tanaka in superfight, targets Chocolatito, Estrada and Sor Rungvisai
Talented boxer-puncher Kazuto Ioka will look to make the second defense of his WBO junior bantamweight title against fellow Japanese...
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Unmissable Kazuto Ioka-Kosei Tanaka clash official for December 31 in Tokyo
For months it had been rumored that Kazuto Ioka would defend his WBO junior bantamweight title against highly talented compatriot...
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