A highly anticipated flyweight unification clash between Kenshiro Teraji and Seigo Yuri Akui will headline a stacked title tripleheader on March 13 in Tokyo, Japan. After months of anticipation, the WBC champion Teraji and WBA titleholder Akui will finally square off to determine the division's top fighter.
Teraji (24-1, 15 KO), widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and exciting light flyweights of the modern era, is riding high after a dominant knockout victory over Cristofer Rosales to reclaim his title. Despite his impressive resume, Teraji has often been underappreciated by boxing pundits. A decisive win over Akui could solidify his status as one of the sport's elite. Standing in his way is Akui (21-2-1, 11 KO), who made waves in January 2023 by dethroning Artem Dalakian and has since successfully defended his WBA title twice. The 29-year-old challenger will look to prove he belongs among the division's best by taking down Teraji.
The co-main event will feature WBO flyweight champion Anthony Olascuaga (8-1, 6 KO), who returns to the ring following three consecutive stoppage victories. Olascuaga will make the second defense of his title against former light flyweight champion Hiroto Kyoguchi (19-2, 12 KO). Kyoguchi, whose only losses came via stoppage to Teraji in 2022 and a controversial unanimous decision to Vince Paras (later avenged), will aim to reclaim his place among the division's elite by dethroning Olascuaga.
With three world titles on the line, the March 13 event promises to deliver high-stakes action and potentially reshape the flyweight landscape. Boxing fans won’t want to miss this thrilling night of unification bouts and championship drama in Tokyo.