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BOXING

Japan Times
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Aug 6, 2018
Boxing federation to launch independent probe of president Akira Yamane
The Japanese Amateur Boxing Federation announced Monday it will set up an independent committee to investigate allegations of improper conduct by its president Akira Yamane.
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Aug 3, 2018
JABF chief Akira Yamane digs in, won't resign over multiple allegations
Japan Amateur Boxing Federation president Akira Yamane said Friday he is not considering stepping down over a number of allegations he is facing, including forcing referees to rig decisions.
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Aug 2, 2018
JABF scandal causes meet to go to video
Nationwide criticism over allegations of the Japan Amateur Boxing Federation's questionable decisions by referees has forced a national high school meet starting Thursday in Gifu Prefecture to make video recordings of all matches.
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Jul 31, 2018
Japan Amateur Boxing Federation denies financial fraud allegations
The Japan Amateur Boxing Federation has responded to allegations of fraud, including the misuse of federal grant money, saying "a lot of" the accusations made by regional federation executives and former boxers are false.
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Jul 12, 2018
Naoya Inoue to compete in upcoming World Boxing Super Series
Naoya Inoue will battle some of the best bantamweights from around the globe in a World Boxing Super Series tournament starting this fall, organizers announced Wednesday.
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Jun 12, 2018
Masayuki Ito, Christopher Diaz to square off for vacant WBO super featherweight title
Second-ranked Masayuki Ito will square off against unbeaten Christopher Diaz of Puerto Rico for the vacant WBO super featherweight title, the World Boxing Organization said Monday.
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May 25, 2018
Trump gives posthumous pardon to first black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson
President Donald Trump granted a full, posthumous pardon for Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion, who was convicted of racially tinged federal morals charges more than a century ago.
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Apr 25, 2018
Boxer Daigo Higa suspended indefinitely for failing to make weight
The Japan Boxing Commission announced Wednesday that Daigo Higa's license has been suspended indefinitely following his failure to make weight for a world title bout earlier this month.
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Dec 1, 2017
WBO light flyweight champ Kosei Tanaka relinquishes title, eyes flyweight crown: source
World Boxing Organization light flyweight champion Kosei Tanaka has returned his title, an informed source said Friday.
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Nov 25, 2017
Wanheng Menayothin retains WBC minimumweight title by unanimous decision over Tatsuya Fukuhara
WBC minimumweight champion Wanheng Menayothin of Thailand defended his title against challenger Tatsuya Fukuhara on Saturday, winning by a unanimous decision.
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Sep 20, 2017
WBO champ Tanaka sidelined with broken eye sockets
World Boxing Organization light flyweight champion Kosei Tanaka has been diagnosed with fractures in both his eye sockets and will need two months to make a full recovery.
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Sep 15, 2017
Super lightweight Kondo gets first shot at world title
Akihiro Kondo will fight for his first world title when he takes on Russia's Sergey Lipinets for the vacant International Boxing Federation super lightweight title in November, Kondo's Ichiriki gym said Friday.
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Sep 13, 2017
Tanaka wins second title defense with TKO in ninth
Kosei Tanaka set the stage for a light flyweight title unification bout when he defended his World Boxing Organization crown in the weight category Wednesday at Edion Arena Osaka.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 25, 2017
DAZN brings boxing superfight to Japan, as streaming apps poised to disrupt broadcasting
In Tokyo and want to watch this weekend's Mayweather-McGregor superfight? You won't need a satellite dish or a sports bar — just an app.
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Aug 24, 2017
Nery failed drug test before title fight against Yamanaka
Mexican boxer Luis Nery, who denied Shinsuke Yamanaka a 13th straight defense of his WBC bantamweight title last week, failed a drug test performed in the lead-up to the fight, the World Boxing Council said Wednesday.
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Jul 28, 2017
AIBA chief Wu responds to ongoing rift, crisis
In the midst of an organizational crisis, the president of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) is fighting back.
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Jul 25, 2017
Ex-champ Yaegashi begins preparations to fight again
Boxer Akira Yaegashi has started training with an eye to fight again, the former IBF light flyweight champion said Tuesday.
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Jul 20, 2017
Japan Boxing Commission, Kameda Gym complete settlement
Fighters with the controversial Kameda Gym could soon be back on Japan's pro boxing scene following an announcement by the Japan Boxing Commission.
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JAPAN
Jul 7, 2017
Boxing legend Gushiken inspires younger Okinawa generation
Yoko Gushiken, a boxing legend who hails from Okinawa, hopes young people from prefecture will be brave enough to take on any challenge and succeed in any field.
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Jun 28, 2017
Purse bid scheduled for Murata-N'Dam rematch
The purse bid for the WBA middleweight title rematch between Ryota Murata and Hassan N'Dam of France has been scheduled for July 7, the World Boxing Association said on its official website on Tuesday.
Weak yen fattens tourist wallets in Japan
People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Biden calls ally Japan ‘xenophobic’ along with rivals China and Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in Syracuse, New York, on April 25.
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
A vacant house in Tokyo is seen demolished in January 2020.
Harajuku strives to reclaim its former glory — and surpass it
Laforet Harajuku, which celebrated its 45th anniversary last year, has been a witness to the district's evolution over the years.
Saudi Arabia steps up Gaza-related arrests as Israel ties edge closer
The arrests for Gaza-related posts indicate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s regime will take a hard line against citizens not toeing the line when it comes to normalizing ties with Israel.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.

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