Kazuyoshi Miura’s second son, Kota Miura, is set to make his professional boxing debut in the United States. The young fighter’s shredded physique has already drawn widespread attention, with fans and media alike calling it “wonderful!” The announcement has sparked excitement as he follows in the footsteps of his legendary father, the Japanese football icon.
In the lead-up to the much-anticipated May 2 Tokyo Dome showdown, comparisons between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are intensifying. International reporters have praised the “dignity and culture of Japanese boxing” after both fighters revealed the intricate mental chess match that unfolded over 12 rounds. While Inoue is favored in overall power, analysts note Nakatani’s boxing IQ is dangerously close. Meanwhile, Takuma Inoue and Kazuto Ioka are also being compared in a separate analysis, with the former defending his title as a peak champion and the latter aiming for a five-division conquest.
World champion Mizuki Hiruta has addressed the “Who is this woman?” comments on social media with fire, aiming for a knockout in the upcoming Pyramid event featuring Oleksandr Usyk to boost her profile. “I will win convincingly and move to a unification bout. This time, I’m going for the KO,” Hiruta declared ahead of her May 24 fight (Japanese time).
Top fighters are also supported by a 25-year-old former race queen, who has been described as “beautiful” after being introduced by Yuki Yozakura, highlighting a “wonderful relationship” behind the scenes.
Vasiliy Lomachenko may be reversing his retirement, with reports from Ring Magazine suggesting he is eyeing “the biggest fight possible” in the near future, though the opponent and date remain unannounced.
In other news, the “NEW GATE” event has announced five “round models” instead of traditional ring girls, aiming to captivate audiences by “expressing themselves and shining on stage” rather than just walking around.