Ioka is the first Japanese boxer to hold championship belts in four weight divisions. The bout and doping test were overseen by the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC).

Ioka held a news conference on May 19 and said, “Total responsibility for this incident rests with the JBC. I hope it will establish a system that never again leads to such a poor handling of ...

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 ...

“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 ...

As expected, WBA super flyweight champion Fernando Martinez and former titlist Kazuto Ioka will run it back on New Year’s Eve at Tokyo’s Ota-City Gymnasium. Martinez (17-0, 9 KO) took a ...

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 ...