Mishiro to face Nishitani on September 22nd!
Earlier today it was announced that former OPBF Super Featherweight champion Hironori Mishiro (10-0-1, 3) [三代大訓] would be back in the ring on September 22nd when he will face former Japanese Lightweight champion Kazuhiro Nishitani (21-5-1, 12) [西谷和宏] in a really interesting 8 round match up.
The bout will be staged as part of a joint promoted show between Dangan and the Watanabe Gym, and will be held at Korakuen Hall.
For Mishiro this bout will serve as his first contest since he beat former world champion Masayuki Ito (26-3-1, 14) [伊藤 雅雪] around Christmas time, in what was a genuine upset. Another win here would see him banging on the door of a bout with Lightweight triple crown winner Shuichiro Yoshino (13-0, 10) [吉野 修一郎], and maybe even some world ranked fighters down the line. As for Nsihitani the bout is his first since a compelling battle with Kenichi Ogawa (25-1-1-1, 18) [尾川 堅一] back in February, which Nishitani lost but did have some really good moments in.
Today, following the announcement of the bout, both men spoke to Boxmob.
Mishiro revealed that he was hoping to fight Yoshino following his 2020 win over Ito, but those plans were scrapped due to Mishiro himself needing time to recover from an eye injury. He then explained that he had to prepare well for Nishitani, due to Nishitani's unique rhythm, physical strength and power. He also explained that he was determined to win and it seems his focus is still on getting bigger and better fights after this one.
As for Nishitani he explained that he was grateful for an opportunity following the loss to Ogawa, and explained that he wanted to show what he had learned from that loss. He sounded incredibly determined to pick up a win here and repay the thanks of his gym for getting him another big fight.
Also set for this card is a mouth watering Super Featherweight bout between former Japanese Featherweight champion Taiki Minamoto (16-7-1, 13) [源大輝] and Shingo Kusano (13-9-1, 5) [草野慎悟]. Although the records here are less than stellar, their styles and in ring mentalities should give us a legitimate fire cracker of an 8 rounder and a real treat for the fans in attendance.
The bout will be staged as part of a joint promoted show between Dangan and the Watanabe Gym, and will be held at Korakuen Hall.
For Mishiro this bout will serve as his first contest since he beat former world champion Masayuki Ito (26-3-1, 14) [伊藤 雅雪] around Christmas time, in what was a genuine upset. Another win here would see him banging on the door of a bout with Lightweight triple crown winner Shuichiro Yoshino (13-0, 10) [吉野 修一郎], and maybe even some world ranked fighters down the line. As for Nsihitani the bout is his first since a compelling battle with Kenichi Ogawa (25-1-1-1, 18) [尾川 堅一] back in February, which Nishitani lost but did have some really good moments in.
Today, following the announcement of the bout, both men spoke to Boxmob.
Mishiro revealed that he was hoping to fight Yoshino following his 2020 win over Ito, but those plans were scrapped due to Mishiro himself needing time to recover from an eye injury. He then explained that he had to prepare well for Nishitani, due to Nishitani's unique rhythm, physical strength and power. He also explained that he was determined to win and it seems his focus is still on getting bigger and better fights after this one.
As for Nishitani he explained that he was grateful for an opportunity following the loss to Ogawa, and explained that he wanted to show what he had learned from that loss. He sounded incredibly determined to pick up a win here and repay the thanks of his gym for getting him another big fight.
Also set for this card is a mouth watering Super Featherweight bout between former Japanese Featherweight champion Taiki Minamoto (16-7-1, 13) [源大輝] and Shingo Kusano (13-9-1, 5) [草野慎悟]. Although the records here are less than stellar, their styles and in ring mentalities should give us a legitimate fire cracker of an 8 rounder and a real treat for the fans in attendance.