Two WBC world title tussles to thrill Tokyo on September 27

Blockbuster card in Japan on September 27

Tokyo is gearing up for a fabulous night of championship action, as on September 27, the spectacular Toyota Arena in Tokyo will host a massive doubleheader featuring two WBC Green and Gold World Championship bouts, guaranteeing an evening filled with drama, speed, and elite-level boxing.

Takuma Inoue vs Tenshin Nasukawa 2

The Definitive Rematch for the Bantamweight crown

The 118-pound division is set to deliver one of the year’s most anticipated chapters when reigning WBC World Bantamweight Champion Takuma Inoue defends his title in a high-stakes rematch against Japanese superstar Tenshin Nasukawa.

Their rivalry runs deep. In their first meeting on November 24, 2025, Inoue earned a 12-round unanimous decision victory to hand Nasukawa his first career defeat and capture the world title, despite being behind for most of the early moments of the fight.

Since then, the champion reinforced his dominance by dropping legendary Kazuto Ioka twice en route to another unanimous decision win.

Meanwhile, Nasukawa earned his mandatory challenger status in style by stopping former world champion Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada in a career-best win.

With both fighters improved, experienced, and at the absolute peak of their powers, this sequel will settle the score once and for all, and answer who reigns over the bantamweights.

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Ricardo Malajica vs Tomoya Tsuboi

International Battle for the Vacant Super Flyweight Crown

In the night’s co-feature, the super flyweight division will crown a new king as undefeated local sensation Tomoya Tsuboi locks horns with hard-hitting South African contender Ricardo Malajica for the vacant WBC Super Flyweight World Championship.

Tsuboi, backed by an illustrious amateur career, has made a seamless transition to the pros, holding a pristine 3-0 record.

Known for his technical finesse, footwork, and exceptional ring control, the Japanese stylist aims to cap his meteoric rise in front of his home fans.

However, standing in his way is the experienced Ricardo Malajica (17-2, 12 KOs), a proven fighter in high-pressure environments who boasts dangerous knockout power. Malajica travels into hostile territory determined to utilise his reach and punch power to bring the Green and Gold Belt back to South Africa.

Two world titles, contrasting styles, and unsettled business. The stage is set for September 27 in Tokyo for a blockbuster event under the WBC banner.