World-renowned boxing and mixed martial arts ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. has introduced fighters in 35 countries in his long career.

And he calls Japan one of "my favorite" nations to work in.

The 59-year-old Lennon, the ring announcer when Ryota Murata captured the WBA middleweight championship by beating Hassan N'Dam at Ryogoku Kokugikan last October, has returned to Japan to once again shout his signature line, "It's showtime!"