The Ukrainian’s fight against Seigo Akuya will take place on January 23 in Tokyo
Belt holder W.B.A. Ukrainian bantamweight Artem Dalakyan said that he has no problems holding his fights in different countries.
“I like to fight on the road. I enjoy traveling, seeing other countries and cultures, and showing my boxing skills to new audiences.”
“Of course, I would like to fight at home and more often, but Covid and the war in Ukraine forced me to make some difficult decisions. I’m looking forward to retaining my title and gaining new fans in Japan.”
Dalakyan will make a mandatory title defense against Japanese Seyigo Akuya. Earlier, the boxers went through the weigh-in ceremony, and both met the rules. The Ukrainian showed 50.3 kg on the scales, his opponent – 50.8 kg.
The fight between Dalakyan and Akuya is officially scheduled for January 23, 2024 in the Japanese city of Osaka. The Ukrainian arrived in Japan for the fight last week.
Initially, the boxers were supposed to fight on the undercard of the Takuma Inoue-Jerwin Ancajas fight on November 15 in Tokyo. However, the fight was postponed indefinitely due to an injury suffered by Inoue Jr.
Dalakyan, 36, won the world title in 2018. Artem had his last fight in January 2023 against Costa Rican David Jimenez. The fight lasted all 12 rounds, the judges unanimously gave the victory to the Ukrainian.
Source: Sportarena
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