A failed doping test by world champion boxer Kazuto Ioka has raised concerns including whether he can properly challenge the result, since no samples were kept for retesting, and the delay in ...

The Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) announced on May 19 that it would not discipline four-division world champion Kazuto Ioka because it could not certify a violation of doping rules following his ...

Conclusion The bout between Hiroki Ioka and Fernando Martinez is being billed as a way to cap off the year in style and prove their worth and talents. This is another jewel in the crown for Hiroki ...

“Pumita” Martinez (17-0, 9 KO) proved his roar warrior credentials by overpowering Ioka (31-3-1, 16 KO) last month in what ...

Japanese veteran Kazuto Ioka will challenge an old rival, for his old belt, when he takes on Argentina’s WBA junior bantamweight titlist Fernando Martinez on December 31. The 12-round rematch is ...