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Korean Boxer Kim Joo-young Aims for Asia-Pacific Title
After a setback due to the pandemic, veteran South Korean boxer Kim Joo-young is set to challenge Japan’s Nagata Daishi for the Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia-Pacific super lightweight titles, eyeing a major comeback.
Title Fight set in Tokyo
On June 10, 2025, Kim Joo-young, a former International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia champion, will face off against reigning champion Nagata Daishi at Tokyo’s Gorakuen Hall. The fight, promoted by Misako Promotions and sanctioned by the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC), will be a 12-round main event.
photo after passing the Tongyang Pacific Boxing Federation and the World Boxing Organization Asia -Pacific Superlight Integrated Title Match in June 2025. Kim Joo -young was a welterweight Asian champion of the International Boxing Federation.”>Kim Joo-young Seeks 14th Consecutive Victory
kim Joo-young (Hannam Gymnasium) is looking to extend his winning streak to 14, since April 2017. this title challenge marks a significant opportunity for the 35-year-old boxer to add another international title to his resume.
World Boxing Organization Asia -Pacific Super Light Integrated Title Match will decorate the main event of Tokyo Gorakuen Hall on June 10, 2025. Kim Joo -young was a welterweight Asian champion of the International Boxing Federation.”>Comeback After Pandemic Hiatus
Kim Joo-young‘s career saw a pause after he retired in August 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After a break of 4 years, he returned to the ring and secured three consecutive wins in August 2024, setting the stage for this title challenge.
International Boxing Federation (IBF) Welterweight Asian Champion and Korea Boxing Committee Middleweight Champion Profile.”>Expert Analysis
Hwang Hyun-chul, a Korean boxing expert and commentator, highlighted Kim Joo-young‘s improved performance since his return, noting his mature operation and access defense.
photo after achieving up to 13 consecutive wins in Korea at the special ring of Itaewon Elementary School in Seoul in March 2025.”>Boxers’ Mindsets
kim Joo-young expressed confidence ahead of the fight,stating,“I have no burden on the expedition of Japan. I have never thought about the winning streak and prepared for the game.”
Photo = KBMNagata Daishi, with a record of 21 wins and 3 losses, acknowledged kim Joo-young‘s strength, admitting, “I’m more nervous because I’m strong. I’m going to be challenged with the confidence that I have been undefeated.”
