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Triple world boxing title matches slated for Dec. 31

TOKYO, Japan - WBA super flyweight champion Kohei Kono, WBA super featherweight champ Takashi Uchiyama and ninth-ranked WBA light flyweight Ryoichi Taguchi (from L) pose for photos in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2014, prior to their world title matches on Dec. 31.

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WBA flyweight title match

KAWASAKI, Japan - WBA flyweight champion Juan Carlos Reveco of Argentina (R) punches ninth-ranked Japanese challenger Masayuki Kuroda during the fifth round of a WBA flyweight match at Kawasaki's Todoroki Arena in Kanagawa Prefecture on Feb. 27, 2013. Reveco won by unanimous decision.

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Kuroda before WBA title match

KAWASAKI, Japan - Ninth-ranked WBA flyweight Masayuki Kuroda (R) of Japan is pictured during an open practice session in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Feb. 20, 2013, before he faces WBA flyweight champion Juan Carlos Reveco of Argentina in a title match in Japan on Feb. 27.

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Kuroda before WBA title match

KAWASAKI, Japan - Ninth-ranked WBA flyweight Masayuki Kuroda (L) of Japan is pictured during an open practice session in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Feb. 20, 2013, before he faces WBA flyweight champion Juan Carlos Reveco of Argentina in a title match in Japan on Feb. 27.

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Kyowa, Yaegashi to meet in WBC minimum weight title match

TOKYO, Japan - Japan-based Thai boxer Eagle Kyowa (R) and ninth-ranked Japanese contender Akira Yaegashi pose for a photo at a news conference in Tokyo on March 26. Kyowa will make his fourth WBC minimum weight title defense when he takes on Yaegashi on June 4.

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Ozeki Tochiazuma beats No. 9 maegashira Dejima

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma forces ninth-ranked maegashira Dejima out of the ring at Tokyo's Rogoku Kokugikan on May 23, day 12 of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. Both wrestlers stand at 9-3.

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Niida wins over Chana, wrests WBA minimumweight crown

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Yutaka Niida holds the World Boxing Association minimumweight champion's belt Aug. 25 at Pacifico Yokohama after beating Thai champion Chana Porpaion with a unanimous decision. The ninth-ranked challenger scored with his left hook during a 12-rounder to edge the 35-year-old champion. Niida, 22, is unbeaten in 17 fights, winning 14 with seven knockouts and drawing three. Chana slipped to 44-2-2 with 16 knockouts.

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Niida captures WBA minimumweight crown

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Ninth-ranked Japanese challenger Yutaka Niida (R) exchanges blows with Thai champion Chana Porpaion (L) in the ninth round of their World Boxing Association minimumweight title match Aug. 25 at Pacifico Yokohama. Niida, 22, won a surprising unanimous decision after scoring with his left hook during a 12-rounder to edge the 35-year-old champion.

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Musashimaru maintains share of lead

Ozeki Musashimaru uses his massive 222-kilogram frame effectively at the edge to belly ninth-ranked maegashira Chiyotenzan out of the ring on the 12th day March 25 of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. Musashimaru now shares the lead with his fellow ozeki Takanonami with 10-2 records.

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Kyowa, Yaegashi to meet in WBC minimum weight title match

TOKYO, Japan - Japan-based Thai boxer Eagle Kyowa (R) and ninth-ranked Japanese contender Akira Yaegashi pose for a photo at a news conference in Tokyo on March 26. Kyowa will make his fourth WBC minimum weight title defense when he takes on Yaegashi on June 4. (Kyodo)

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Boxing star Hasegawa to fight Garcia in May

Hozumi Hasegawa, former WBC bantamweight and featherweight champion, talks in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on March 16, 2015, about his next match on May 9. The 34-year-old boxer will face the ninth-ranked WBC super bantamweight Horacio Garcia in his first bout since his defeat in April 2014. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Triple world boxing title matches slated for Dec. 31

TOKYO, Japan - WBA super flyweight champion Kohei Kono, WBA super featherweight champ Takashi Uchiyama and ninth-ranked WBA light flyweight Ryoichi Taguchi (from L) pose for photos in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2014, prior to their world title matches on Dec. 31. (Kyodo)

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Sumo: Kakuryu, Kaisei remain in command on Day 8 of Spring tourney

No. 6 maegashira Kaisei (L) defeats ninth-ranked maegashira Okinoumi in Osaka on March 18, 2018, at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. Kaisei remained unbeaten and in a tie for the lead at 8-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Goeido survives scare to close in on 2nd career title

Ozeki Goeido (R) defeats ninth-ranked maegashira Takanoiwa at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 23, 2017, the 14th day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Boxing: Kubo to get 1st crack at world title

Japan's Shun Kubo, the WBA's ninth-ranked super bantamweight boxer, attends a press conference in the western Japan city of Kobe on Feb. 10, 2017. He will take his first crack at a world title against Venezuelan champion Nehomar Cermeno in Osaka on April 9. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Niida wins over Chana, wrests WBA minimumweight crown

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Yutaka Niida holds the World Boxing Association minimumweight champion's belt Aug. 25 at Pacifico Yokohama after beating Thai champion Chana Porpaion with a unanimous decision. The ninth-ranked challenger scored with his left hook during a 12-rounder to edge the 35-year-old champion. Niida, 22, is unbeaten in 17 fights, winning 14 with seven knockouts and drawing three. Chana slipped to 44-2-2 with 16 knockouts.

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Niida captures WBA minimumweight crown

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Ninth-ranked Japanese challenger Yutaka Niida (R) exchanges blows with Thai champion Chana Porpaion (L) in the ninth round of their World Boxing Association minimumweight title match Aug. 25 at Pacifico Yokohama. Niida, 22, won a surprising unanimous decision after scoring with his left hook during a 12-rounder to edge the 35-year-old champion.

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Takatoriki stays undefeated

OSAKA, Japan - No. 14 maegashira Takatoriki (R), showing neat footwork in escaping from ninth-ranked Oginishiki (5-5), flings his opponent to the deck to improve to a perfect 10-0 on the 10th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 21.

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Musashimaru maintains share of lead

Ozeki Musashimaru uses his massive 222-kilogram frame effectively at the edge to belly ninth-ranked maegashira Chiyotenzan out of the ring on the 12th day March 25 of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. Musashimaru now shares the lead with his fellow ozeki Takanonami with 10-2 records. ==Kyodo