Kazuto Ioka: record, next fight and profile →
Takuma Inoue picked up the biggest win of his professional career, defeating Kazuto Ioka by unanimous decision, dropping him twice along the way, to retain his WBC bantamweight title in Tokyo, Japan
The proposition of becoming a beltholder in five weight classes is all the motivation Kazuto Ioka needs ahead of his WBC bantamweight clash with Takuma Inoue on Saturday, writes Tom Ivers.
"What I want to prove is Takuma Inoue's strength and that I can beat Ioka," said Inoue ahead of Saturday's fight.
Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani were both under the junior featherweight limit ahead of their undisputed battle at the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night.
Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani met face-to-face Friday to announce the biggest all-Japanese fight in the nation’s history, along with a high-profile supporting clash.
Kazuto Ioka did not waste any time to establish himself at a new weight as he makes quick work of Maikel Ordosgoitti inside four rounds, writes Jake Donovan
Kazuto Ioka flexed for the assembled media on hand and then calmly drank a rehydration beverage after checking in at the heaviest weight of his storied career.
Kazuto Ioka is honored to extend a tradition that dates back to his first year as a major titlist more than a decade ago.
Kazuto Ioka has revived an old tradition, but his streaming platform switch has sparked speculation over what's to come in 2026.
The former four-division titlist shut down any talks of retirement when the subject arose after his second consecutive defeat to Fernando Martinez. Their thrilling rematch saw the visiting