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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa

Takuma Inoue (L) of Japan and compatriot Tenshin Nasukawa trade punches in the third round of their WBC bantamweight world title bout at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Sumo: Tamawashi sets record for most consecutive bouts

Mongolian-born wrestler Tamawashi (front), No.10 maegashira, set to face 11th-ranked Kagayaki in his 1,631st consecutive bout on the third day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Sept. 10, 2024, achieving the longest unbroken streak in the history of the ancient sport.

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Sumo: Tamawashi sets record for most consecutive bouts

Mongolian-born wrestler Tamawashi (C) has his 1,631st consecutive bout on the third day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Sept. 10, 2024, achieving the longest unbroken streak in the history of the ancient sport.

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Finnish President Alexander Stubb (L) consoles Luukas Saha of Finland after his loss to Denis Vieru (not pictured) of Moldova in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024, at right Slovenian coach Rok Draksic of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha of Finland reacts after his loss to Denis Vieru (not pictured) of Moldova in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Finnish President Alexander Stubb (L) consoles Luukas Saha of Finland after his loss to Denis Vieru (not pictured) of Moldova in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024, at right Slovenian coach Rok Draksic of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Slovenian coach Rok Draksic of Finland (L) consoles Luukas Saha of Finland after his loss to Denis Vieru (not pictured) of Moldova in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha of Finland reacts after his loss to Denis Vieru (not pictured) of Moldova in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha of Finland reacts after his loss to Denis Vieru (not pictured) of Moldova in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha of Finland reacts after his loss to Denis Vieru (not pictured) of Moldova in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha (in blue) of Finland congratulates Denis Vieru of Moldova after their judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha of Finland reacts after his loss to Denis Vieru (not pictured) of Moldova in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha (in blue) of Finland and Denis Vieru of Moldova compete in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha (in blue) of Finland and Denis Vieru of Moldova compete in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha (in blue) of Finland and Denis Vieru of Moldova compete in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha (in blue) of Finland and Denis Vieru of Moldova compete in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha (in blue) of Finland and Denis Vieru of Moldova compete in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Finnish President Alexander Stubb (L) consoles Luukas Saha of Finland after his loss to Denis Vieru (not pictured) of Moldova in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024, at right Slovenian coach Rok Draksic of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Finnish President Alexander Stubb (L) consoles Luukas Saha of Finland after his loss to Denis Vieru (not pictured) of Moldova in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024, at right Slovenian coach Rok Draksic of Finland. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Finnish President Alexander Stubb (L) consoles Luukas Saha of Finland after his loss to Denis Vieru (not pictured) of Moldova in the judo men's -66kg round of 16 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Finnish fans including the President of the Finnish Olympic Committee Jan Vapaavuori (C) celebrate as they watch a bout of Finnish judo athlete Luukas Saha in the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Slovenian coach Rok Draksic of Finland watches Luukas Saha of Finland and Muhammed Demirel of Turkey compete in the judo men's -66kg round of 32 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha (L) of Finland is seen with coach Rok Draksic after his first bout in the judo men's -66kg category of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha (in blue) of Finland competes to win Muhammed Demirel of Turkey in the judo men's -66kg round of 32 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha (in blue) of Finland competes to win Muhammed Demirel of Turkey in the judo men's -66kg round of 32 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Finnish President Alexander Stubb (R) raises his hand to celebrate as he and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb watch a bout of Finnish judo athlete Luukas Saha in the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Finnish President Alexander Stubb (R) and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb arrive to watch a bout of Finnish judo athlete Luukas Saha in the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Finnish President Alexander Stubb (R) and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb arrive to watch a bout of Finnish judo athlete Luukas Saha in the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha (in blue) of Finland and Muhammed Demirel of Turkey compete in the judo men's -66kg round of 32 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha (in blue) of Finland and Muhammed Demirel of Turkey compete in the judo men's -66kg round of 32 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha (in blue) of Finland and Muhammed Demirel of Turkey compete in the judo men's -66kg round of 32 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Luukas Saha (in blue) of Finland and Muhammed Demirel of Turkey compete in the judo men's -66kg round of 32 bout of the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on July 28, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Boxing: Nasukawa vs. Robles

Japan's Tenshin Nasukawa (R) lands a punch on Mexico's Luis Robles in the third round of a non-title eight-round bout in Osaka on Jan. 23, 2024.

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Boxing: Nasukawa vs. Robles

Japan's Tenshin Nasukawa (L) lands a punch on Mexico's Luis Robles in the third round of a non-title eight-round bout in Osaka on Jan. 23, 2024.

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Boxing: Yudai Shigeoka vs. Wilfredo Mendez

Japan's Yudai Shigeoka (L) forces Puerto Rico's Wilfredo Mendez to the ropes during the third round of a WBC interim minimumweight world title boxing bout at Yoyogi 2nd Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 16, 2023.

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Boxing: Ioka-Franco title unification bout

WBO super flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka (L) of Japan and WBA titleholder Joshua Franco of the United States fight in the third round of their title unification boxing match on Dec. 31, 2022, at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo.

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Tada beats champ Son to grab WBA minimumweight crown

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese challenger Etsuko Tada (R) battles WBC women's minimumweight champion Son Cho Rong of South Korea on her way to winning the title in the third round of their title bout at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on April 11.

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Japan's Tomoki Kameda wins 3rd title defense

CHICAGO, United States - WBO bantamweight champion Tomoki Kameda of Japan poses for a photo in Chicago on Nov. 1, 2014, after defeating interim champion Alejandro Hernandez of Mexico to successfully defend his title for the third time in their world unification bout.

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Japanese boxer Murata wins 3rd pro bout in Macao

MACAO, China - London Olympics middleweight gold medalist Ryota Murata of Japan poses with his hand print in Macao on Feb. 22, 2014, after winning his third professional boxing nontitle bout. Murata scored a fourth-round technical knockout over Brazilian Carlos Nascimento.

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Japanese boxer Murata smiles after winning fight in Macao

MACAO, China - London Olympics boxing middleweight gold medalist Ryota Murata (C) of Japan smiles after scoring a fourth-round technical knockout over Brazilian Carlos Nascimento in his third professional boxing nontitle bout in Macao on Feb. 22, 2014.

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Japnese boxer Murata punches opponent in fight in Macao

MACAO, China - London Olympics boxing middleweight gold medalist Ryota Murata (L) of Japan punches Brazilian Carlos Nascimento during the first round of his third professional boxing nontitle bout in Macao on Feb. 22, 2014. Murata scored a technical knockout in the fourth round.

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Murata scores 4th-round KO in fight in Macao

MACAO, China - London Olympic middleweight gold medalist Ryota Murata of Japan poses for photos after scoring a fourth-round technical knockout over Brazilian Carlos Nascimento in his third professional boxing nontitle bout in Macao on Feb. 22, 2014.

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Olympic gold medal boxer Murata wins 3rd professional bout

MACAO - London Olympic gold medalist Ryota Murata of Japan (L) delivers a punch to Carlos Nascimento of Brazil during the third round of their eight-round middleweight bout in Macao on Feb. 22, 2014. Murata scored a fourth round technical knockout over Nascimento in his third professional fight.

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Japanese boxer Murata KO's opponent in fight in Macao

MACAO, China - London Olympics boxing middleweight gold medalist Ryota Murata (L) of Japan knocks down Brazilian Carlos Nascimento during the third round of his third professional boxing nontitle bout in Macao on Feb. 22, 2014. Murata scored a technical knockout in the fourth round.

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Olympic gold medal boxer Murata wins 3rd professional bout

MACAU - London Olympic gold medalist Ryota Murata of Japan (L) delivers a punch to Carlos Nascimento of Brazil during the third round of their eight-round middleweight bout in Macao on Feb. 22, 2014. Murata scored a fourth round technical knockout over Nascimento in his third professional fight.

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Japan's boxer Murata heads to Macao for 3rd pro fight

NARITA, Japan - London Olympic middleweight gold medalist Ryota Murata of Japan smiles as he responds to reporters' questions at Narita airport on Feb. 18, 2014, before departing for Macao for his third professional fight. Murata will take on Carlos Nascimento of Brazil in an eight-round middleweight bout on Feb 22.

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Kameda defends WBA bantamweight crown

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Japan's Koki Kameda (R) and John Mark Apolinario of the Philippines during the 12th round of their bout at Tokyo Big Sight on July 23, 2013. Kameda successfully defended his WBA bantamweight title for a seventh time, winning by unanimous decision against third-ranked challenger Apolinario.

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Ioka defends WBA crown with 9th-round KO

OSAKA, Japan - Kazuto Ioka (R) of Japan punches Thai challenger Wisanu Kokietgym in the third round of their bout at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on May 8, 2013. Ioka landed a decisive right to the body of Wisanu in the ninth round to successfully defend the WBA light flyweight title for the first time.

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Yamaguchi defends title

TOKYO, Japan - WBA super flyweight champion Naoko Yamaguchi of Japan (R) strikes seventh-ranked Italian challenger Loredana Piazza in the third round of their bout at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on April 10, 2013. Yamaguchi defeated Piazza in the seventh round, successfully defending her crown for the second time.

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Kameda defends WBA bantam crown for 5th time

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows Japan's Koki Kameda (R), the WBA bantamweight champion, and Mexico's Hugo Ruiz in the third round of their bout at Osaka's Bodymaker Coliseum on Dec. 4, 2012. Kameda won a 2-1 decision for his fifth title defense.