Successful Japanese Boxers in the Lightweight Division and Beyond: More Than Just Guts Ishimatsu, Koichi Wajima, and Ryota Murata

Successful Japanese Boxers in the Lightweight Division and Beyond: More Than Just Guts Ishimatsu, Koichi Wajima, and Ryota Murata

Question from Readers:
Can you tell me about successful Japanese boxers in the lightweight division and above? Are there only three: Guts Ishimatsu, Koichi Wajima, and Ryota Murata? Are there others as well?

Success of Japanese Boxers and its Definition

Boxing is a sport that impacts not only victories but also the lives that follow. Recently, while discussing boxing with a

Future of Japanese Boxing: Will Jin Sasaki Become the Next Welterweight Champion?

Future of Japanese Boxing: Will Jin Sasaki Become the Next Welterweight Champion?

Question from a Reader:
I’ve heard recently that there haven’t been any Japanese world welterweight champions emerging. Will we ever see boxers like Koichi Wajima again?

Let’s Talk About the Future of Boxing

Every time I hear discussions about the boxing world, I can’t help but reminisce about the great champions of the past. It feels a bit lonely to think that we might not see charismatic boxers like Koichi Wajima again. The excitement I felt watching his matches is something I still can’t forget. His movements in the ring and