Taguchi Challenges Tanaka for WBO Flyweight World Title March 16 in Gifu, Japan

By Carlos Costa

WBO Flyweight World Champion Kosei Tanaka (12-0, 7 KO’s) makes the 2nd defense of his title against experienced former WBA titlist Ryoichi Taguchi (27-3-2, 12 KO’s) Saturday, March 16 at the Memorial Center in Gifu, Central Japan.

Champion Tanaka (L) and Challenger Taguchi Face Off During Weigh-in

Both warriors looked impeccable, strong and in great shape while making the limit of the flyweight division, 112 pounds, during today’s weigh-in ceremony, and may the Best Man Win!

Looking in great shape, WBO World Champion Tanaka Flexes Muscls tody in Gifu

The taller and more experienced Taguchi is Ready for Battle

FightnewsASIA thanks World Champion Photographer Naoki Fukuda for these great photos.

The author Carlos Costa is a Panama boxing reporter living in the Philippines. Carlos can be reached at carlos512@hotmail.com and whatsapp/viber +639184538152.