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Shiro, Taconing Well Within Limit For WBC Safety Weight Checks

•Jul 10, 2019

Making the junior flyweight limit has never been difficult for Ken Shiro, with his current training camp offering the latest proof to that claim. The unbeaten, all-action fighter from Kyoto, Japan is set to make the sixth defense of the 108-pound crown versus streaking contender Jonathan Toconing. Their bout takes place July 12 in Osaka, Japan, with ESPN+ to stream the card which is topped by a rematch between middleweight titlist Rob Brant and former claimant Ryota Murata.

Photos: Rob Brant, Ryota Murata - Size-Up at Rematch Presser

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•Jul 10, 2019

Rob Brant will make the second defense of his WBA middleweight world title against the man he defeated to win the belt, Ryota Murata, at EDION Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan.

Brant-Murata Rematch: Shiro vs. Taconing, Satoshi Shimizu Added

Hisao Adachi

•May 24, 2019

At a press conference which took place in Tokyo, officially announcing that unbeaten Japanese WBC light flyweight champion, Ken “The Amazing Boy” Shiro’s (15-0, 8 KO’s) will make the sixth defense against the official WBC challenger, Filipino southpaw Jonathan “Lightning” Taconing (28-3-1, 22KOs).

Ito Stops Chuprakov In 7th Round, Retains WBO 130-Pound Title

Keith Idec

•Dec 30, 2018

Masayuki Ito overwhelmed Evgeny Chuprakov on Sunday. Japan’s Ito pressured Chuprakov throughout their scheduled 12-round, 130-pound title bout and stopped him in the seventh round at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo. Referee Laurence Cole stopped the action with 43 seconds to go in the seventh round, at the request of Chuprkov’s corner men.

New Year's Eve Fight Previews From Japan

No Sparring

•Dec 30, 2018

One bright spot that has endeared boxing fans from around the globe are the championship fights that finish up each calendar year from Japan. The popular New Year’s Eve celebrations are shared with the rest of the world with their most talented title holders and hopefuls showcased. This year is no different and on some level more anticipated than year’s past with the level of competition elevated, and more eyes ready to watch as streaming services pick up the action for the West.

Photos: Shiro-Juarez, Chitpattana-Inoue - Final Press Conference

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•Dec 28, 2018

Tokyo, Japan.- The veteran challenger to the World Boxing Council flyweight title, Saul "Baby" Juarez of Mexico, and Japanese champion Ken Shiro, were approved without problems when they underwent their medical examinations by the Boxing Commission of Japan ahead of their commitment on Sunday, December 30 in Tokyo.

Photos: Masayuki Ito, Ken Shiro, Takuma Inoue - Triple Finalized

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•Nov 8, 2018

The first big end-of-year card, which will have two world title matches and one interim, was officially announced for December 30 at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan, with Fuji TV broadcasting.

Jorge Linares vs. Adrien Broner To Be Ordered By WBC

BoxingScene Staff

•Oct 8, 2018

According to the World Boxing Council, they fully intend to order a final junior welterweight eliminator between former world champions Adrien Broner and Jorge Linares - provided they comply with the Code of Ethics, says the sanctioning body. The will also order a semi-final eliminator between Viktor Postol and Mohamed Mimoune.

Shiro Picks Apart Melindo, Stops Him On Cut In Seventh Round

Keith Idec

•Oct 7, 2018

Ken Shiro picked apart Milan Melindo, bloodied the former champion and stopped him Sunday in Yokohama, Japan. A ringside physician instructed referee Laurence Cole to stop their scheduled 12-round, 108-pound title fight at 2:47 of the seventh round due to a bad cut over Melindo’s left eye.

Milan Melindo Optimistic About Facing Ken Shiro in Yokohama

Carlos Costa

•Sep 28, 2018

CEBU, Philippines -- Filipino former world champion Milan Melindo (37-3, 13 KO's) appeared optimistic and in high spirits during an ALA Boxing Promotions press conference in Cebu, Philippines, ahead of his world title clash against tough, undefeated Japanese WBC jr. flyweight world champion Ken Shiro (13-0, 7 KO's) set for Sunday October 7 in Yokohama, Japan.

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Shiro, Taconing Well Within Limit For WBC Safety Weight Checks

Jake Donovan

•Jul 10, 2019

Photos: Rob Brant, Ryota Murata - Size-Up at Rematch Presser

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•Jul 10, 2019

Rob Brant will make the second defense of his WBA middleweight world title against the man he defeated to win the belt, Ryota Murata, at EDION Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan.