Obviously his fighting in the States plays heavily into his recognition outside of Japan, and beyond us hardcore boxing fans. He's the type of champion people gladly pay to see. He said so himself... he likes to brawl. Although he's a legend in his native Japan, I hope he enjoyed his reception in the States enough to want to continue fighting there. He seems to want to fight Murodjon Akhmadaliev next.
https://www.secondsout.com/news/naoy...-p4p-number-1/
Assuming he dispatches Murodjon, it'd be interesting to see whether he would set his sights on featherweight. There are some tough cookies up there.


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