Filipino Boxers Ready to Clash with Japanese Rivals in Tokyo Showdown
Source: news.source.sunstar
Three Filipino boxers, led by John Kevien Jimenez, are set to compete against Japanese opponents at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on June 7, 2025. Jimenez, who has a record of 9-2, will face the undefeated Ryusei Matsumoto in a 10-round bout. The event highlights the ongoing rivalry between Filipino and Japanese boxers, with other matches featuring Michael Casama against Yuichiro Taka and Jay Francis Buray against Kota Kaneko.
Key Points
Three Filipino boxers are scheduled to fight in Japan on June 7, 2025.
John Kevien Jimenez, with a record of 9-2, will fight Ryusei Matsumoto, who is undefeated at 5-0.
Jimenez previously lost in Japan but has since won his last fight.
Michael Casama and Jay Francis Buray will also compete against Japanese boxers Yuichiro Taka and Kota Kaneko, respectively.
The event is part of a continuing rivalry between Filipino and Japanese boxers.
