Press Conference:
WBA Champ Kyoguchi Puts Boxing Back on the Bill in Osaka
Hiroto Kyoguchi
WBA Super World Light Flyweight Champion
Hitoshi Watanabe
Chairman of Watanabe Promotion
Tsuyoshi Yasukochi
Executive Director of Japan Boxing Commission
Hiroshi Mizohata
Chairman of Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau
11:00 - 12:00, October 26, 2020
(The speech and Q & A will be in Japanese with English interpretation.)
Boxing and all sports have been impacted greatly by the global pandemic, but on November 3, Japan will host its first men's boxing title bout since the onset of COVID-19 when WBA Light Flyweight Super Champion Hiroto Kyoguchi (14-0) defends his title in Osaka. The bout against World No 11 Thanongsak Simsri (14-0) of Thailand will be the 26-year-old Kyoguchi's third title defense and will be broadcast live on his YouTube channel. To date, he has nine KOs.
As a safety precaution, the venue will be limited to half its normal capacity for the fight. But the boxing bill represents a step back to normality for indoor sports, which have been severely impacted by COVID-19. Kyoguchi will come to the FCCJ to preview his title defense, along with promoter Hitoshi Watanabe, Japan Boxing Commission Executive Director Tsuyoshi Yasukochi and Hiroshi Mizohata, Chairman of Osaka’s Convention and Tourism Bureau.
How to attend:
Please register at front@fccj.or.jp with your name, name of media outlet, FCCJ membership number. Due to space restrictions, please note there will be a limited number of reservations to attend. Doors open at 10:30. Please sign in your name and contact details at the reception with your pen and to have your temperature taken before proceeding.
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