Kazuto Ioka

Andrew Moloney Wants To Land Kazuto Ioka World Title Showdown

Andrew Moloney is already eyeing another showdown for the world title, as he sets his sights on Japanese legend Kazuto Ioka. Ioka recently made another successful of his WBO world crown, which is his fourth defense of the belt that made him a four we...

Kazuto Ioka Fends Off Determined Francisco Rodriguez, Defends WBO Title In Tokyo

Kazuto Ioka survived the toughest test of his current title reign. The only male boxer from Japan to win titles in four weight divisions, Ioka fended off a determined Francisco ‘Chihuas’ Rodriguez to retain his WBO junior bantamweight title. Judge...

Kazuto Ioka-Francisco Rodriguez Jr: Stats & Stakes

Japan’s Kazuto Ioka may never have another performance quite as pitch perfect as his eighth round stoppage of undefeated countryman Kosei Tanaka last New Year’s Eve. It doesn’t mean he can’t try.

Kazuto Ioka-Francisco Rodriguez Jr. Weigh-In Report From Tokyo

It’s not the high profile fight he sought, but Kazuto Ioka can at least move forward with a title fight. The defending WBO junior bantamweight champ and mandatory challenger Francisco ‘Chihuas’ Rodriguez both made weight for their upcoming showdown,...

Andrew Moloney Vows To Improve, Wants Ioka vs. Rodriguez Winner

Andrew Moloney isn’t holding back in his career, as the Aussie is determined to become a two time world champion in the not so distant future.  Moloney has been known to travel the world and never take the easy route. Having traveled to Glasgow to wi...

Kazuto Ioka, Francisco Rodriguez Jr. Reach Terms For WBO Title Fight, Avoid Purse Bid

Kazuto Ioka appears to be set for his first fight of 2021. The four-division and reigning WBO junior bantamweight titlist has reportedly agreed to terms with mandatory challenger Francisco ‘Chihuas’ Rodriguez Jr., thus avoiding a purse bid hearing. P...

Kazuto Ioka vs. Francisco Rodriguez Jr. Ordered By The WBO

The World Boxing Organization has ordered WBO super flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka to make a mandatory defense against top contender and former world champion Francisco Rodriguez Jr.

Kazuto Ioka Cleared By Japanese Boxing Commission of Doping Charges

Kazuto Ioka has been cleared of any wrongdoing following a doping investigation surrounding the biggest win of his career, although the ruling hasn’t exactly left him in a celebratory mood.

Jerwin Ancajas: I Want Estrada, Chocolatito, All Of The Big Names In My Division

UNCASVILLE, Connecticut – Jerwin Ancajas wants to fight Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez more than any other 115-pound opponent. The legendary four-division champion probably won’t be available for Ancajas’ next bout because Gonzalez is pursuing a bigger...

Kazuto Ioka Under Investigation By Japanese Boxing Commission Over Reported Positive Drug Test

Kazuto Ioka is once again at the mercy of his local commission. A drug test surrounding Ioka’s 8th round knockout win of countryman Kosei Tanaka to defend his WBO junior bantamweight title last New Year’s Eve at Tokyo’s Ota-City Gymnasium. The Mainic...

Kazuto Ioka May Make Run at Inoue, Fifth Title Before Retiring, Says Trainer

Kazuto Ioka (26-2) cemented his legacy on New Year's Eve, stopping unbeaten three-division champion Kosei Tanaka (15-1) in eight rounds to retain his WBO super flyweight title. The bout served as a TBS main event in Japan on date that is traditional...

Andrew Moloney: Once I Beat Franco And Get My Title Back, Would Love To Fight Ioka To Unify

The throwback performance offered by Kazuto Ioka was motivating enough for Andrew Moloney to map out his entire 2021 campaign. Ioka added to his incredible career credentials following an 8th round knockout of unbeaten countryman Kosei Tanaka on New...

BoxingScene.com's Fighter Of The Year: Teofimo Lopez Jr.

By Jake Donovan - With the growing likelihood of only getting one fight in for the year, Teofimo Lopez Jr. was going to make it count. The unbeaten 23-year old Brooklyn native did just that, not only pushing for a fight with three-division titlist Va...

Ioka: Tattoos Have Nothing To Do With Boxing, I Hope To Chip Away At JBC Rule

Kazuto Ioka figured he would have to face the music at some point. Controversy has swirled from the four-division and reigning WBO junior bantamweight titlist’s 8th round knockout win over Kosei Tanaka this past New Year’s Eve in Tokyo. The part that...

Ioka's Trainer is Proud of His Performance, Hints Retirement Could Be Soon

Kazuto Ioka (26-2) put on a spectacular performance in Tokyo,Japan on New Year's Eve. The four-division champion stopped unbeaten three-division champion Kosei Tanaka (15-1) in 8 rounds at the Ota-City General Gymnasium to retain his WBO super flywe...