Teraji vs. Canizales

Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales: Teraji by majority decision.

Artem Dalakian vs. Seigo Yuri Akui: Akui by unanimous decision.

Luis Robles Pacheco vs. Tenshin Nasukawa: Nasukawa by RTD in the 3rd round.

Yuki Yonaha vs. Juiki Tatsuyoshi: Tatsuyoshi by majority decision.

Ruiji Takenaka vs. Koki Oda: Takenaka by unanimous decision.

Toshiki Fujiwara vs. Seiya Nishioka: Fujiwara by unanimous decision.

Kenshiro Teraji, the reigning lineal, WBC, and WBA junior flyweight champion, is gearing up for another defense of his titles against former secondary titlist Carlos Canizales in a scheduled twelve-round bout. This high-profile fight will headline a title fight doubleheader airing on January 23 from EDION Arena in Osaka, Japan.

Teraji is preparing for his fourth defense in his current championship reign and his fifteenth overall title fight. His journey to this point includes impressive victories and a focused ambition to unify the junior flyweight division. Teraji's bout against Canizales comes after a series of mandatory defenses, including a ninth-round knockout against former two-division titlist Hekkie Budler.

Carlos Canizales from Venezuela, previously held the WBA “Regular” title before losing it to Esteban Bermudez. Since then, Canizales has bounced back with four consecutive wins, including a technical decision victory over Daniel Mattellon in a WBA title eliminator. This upcoming fight against Teraji marks another significant step in his career, filled with international bouts and challenges.

In the co-main event, Azerbaijan-born Ukrainian Artem Dalakian (22-0, 15 KOs) puts hits WBA flyweight title on the line against Seigo Yuri Akui (18-2-1, 11 KOs). Artem Dalakian will be fighting away from his home once again. The ongoing conflict in his homeland of Ukraine has impacted his career, but he remains focused on defending his title against Akui. Dalakian’s reign as champion dates back to 2018, showcasing his longevity and skill in the division.

Japanese fighter Seigo Yuri Akui steps into his first title fight with experience against championship-level competition. Akui’s record includes a mix of wins and learning experiences against top fighters, setting the stage for a competitive clash with Dalakian.

Fight card:

▪️Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales, 12 rounds, for Teraji’s WBA and WBC light flyweight titles ▪️Artem Dalakian vs. Seigo Yuri Akui, 12 rounds, for Dalakian’s WBA flyweight title ▪️Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Luis Robles Pacheco, 8 rounds, super bantamweight ▪️Yuki Yonaha vs. Juiki Tatsuyoshi, 8 rounds, super bantamweight ▪️Ruiji Takenaka vs. Koki Oda, 4 rounds, junior welterweight ▪️Toshiki Fujiwara vs. Seiya Nishioka, 4 rounds, junior middleweight