Shuichiro Yoshino to return in June!
Earlier today it was announced that former JBC, OPBF and WBO Asia Pacific Lightweight champion Shuichiro Yoshino (16-1, 12) [吉野 修一郎] was set to continue his career, after being out of the ring for over a year following his loss to Shakur Stevenson in his last bout. The talented and heavy handed Japanese fighter, who was made to look third rate by the exceptional Stevenson, is set to return on June 17th on a Diamond Glove show at Korakuen Hall, which is set to be stream live on Fuji on Demand.
In the opposite corner to Yoshino will be Filipino fighter Jules Victoriano (13-7, 10), who should serve for a solid opponent given Yoshino’s long break from the action and the confidence destroying loss that really made Yoshino look a lot, lot worse than he really is. The bout is set to take place at 62.5KG's, which is around 137.8lbs and should really serve as a chance to see what ambition and hunger Yoshino has, and whether his career will be continuing as 140lbs or 135lbs in the future.
In another bout announced for the show we’ll see unbeaten men collide as 2023 All Japan Rookie of the Year winner Yoshiki Shimomura (6-0-1, 6) [下村佳輝] takes on the highly touted Gaito Sakakino (2-0-1, 1) [榊野剴斗]. For Shimomura the bout will be his first since his Rookie of the Year triumph in December, and a win here would boost his standing in the sport, and move him towards a potential title fight. On paper it’s very easy to overlook Sakakino however he has impressed since turning professional, beating former amateur standout Junki Shirasaki on debut, notching a hard fought win over over Shun Akaiwa in his second bout, and then having an unfortunate 2nd round technical draw with the highly experienced Tsukasa Saito back in December. Despite the men only having a combined 8 wins, this could well be a thrilling contest and the winner will be deserving of a bigger and better bout next time out.
A third bout announced for this show will see Ryota Karimata (9-2, 5) [狩俣綾汰] take on the hard hitting Shugo Namura (7-2, 7) [苗村修悟], in what should be an explosive clash between two men who believe in their power, but can be hit. Notably Nomura suffered his first stoppage loss back in October, being taken out in 3 rounds by Longyi Ju, whilst Karimata has lost 2 of his last 3, and can ill afford another loss here.
In the opposite corner to Yoshino will be Filipino fighter Jules Victoriano (13-7, 10), who should serve for a solid opponent given Yoshino’s long break from the action and the confidence destroying loss that really made Yoshino look a lot, lot worse than he really is. The bout is set to take place at 62.5KG's, which is around 137.8lbs and should really serve as a chance to see what ambition and hunger Yoshino has, and whether his career will be continuing as 140lbs or 135lbs in the future.
In another bout announced for the show we’ll see unbeaten men collide as 2023 All Japan Rookie of the Year winner Yoshiki Shimomura (6-0-1, 6) [下村佳輝] takes on the highly touted Gaito Sakakino (2-0-1, 1) [榊野剴斗]. For Shimomura the bout will be his first since his Rookie of the Year triumph in December, and a win here would boost his standing in the sport, and move him towards a potential title fight. On paper it’s very easy to overlook Sakakino however he has impressed since turning professional, beating former amateur standout Junki Shirasaki on debut, notching a hard fought win over over Shun Akaiwa in his second bout, and then having an unfortunate 2nd round technical draw with the highly experienced Tsukasa Saito back in December. Despite the men only having a combined 8 wins, this could well be a thrilling contest and the winner will be deserving of a bigger and better bout next time out.
A third bout announced for this show will see Ryota Karimata (9-2, 5) [狩俣綾汰] take on the hard hitting Shugo Namura (7-2, 7) [苗村修悟], in what should be an explosive clash between two men who believe in their power, but can be hit. Notably Nomura suffered his first stoppage loss back in October, being taken out in 3 rounds by Longyi Ju, whilst Karimata has lost 2 of his last 3, and can ill afford another loss here.