Nonaka and Koshikawa make weight for WBO Asia Pacific title fight
Tomorrow at the EDION Arena Osaka fight fans will get a number of notable bouts. One of those will see WBO Asia Pacific Middleweight champion Yuki Nonaka (33-11-3, 10) [野中 悠樹] defending his title against Koki Koshikawa (9-2, 6) [越川孝紀] in a bout that really should be regarded as a must win for both men.
Today, ahead of their bout, the two men took part in their weigh in for the contest, with both men making the 160lb limit with no issues.
On the scales the 43 year old Nonaka came in bang on the 160lb limit and he looked in amazing shape. It was hard to believe that he was a 43 year old who had been out of the ring for around 2 years. At the weigh in he stated he was in perfect condition for this bout and would be showing what he's been training. Notably a win here is expected to see him begin knocking on a potential world title bout, even at the age of 43.
Koshikawa looked a lot less impressive on the scales, though came in at the same weight as Noanaka, 160lbs dead on. He looked fleshy, and like a man who is naturally a Welterweight fighting at Middleweight. He explained that weight loss was difficult, but after making weight he did seem relaxed and began to take on a lot of water.
For fans wanting to watch the bout it will be aired live on TV Osaka's YouTube channel tomorrow, and will be one of two title fights on the show, which will promoted by Taisei Gym.
Related - Veteran Nonaka takes on flawed Koshikawa!
Today, ahead of their bout, the two men took part in their weigh in for the contest, with both men making the 160lb limit with no issues.
On the scales the 43 year old Nonaka came in bang on the 160lb limit and he looked in amazing shape. It was hard to believe that he was a 43 year old who had been out of the ring for around 2 years. At the weigh in he stated he was in perfect condition for this bout and would be showing what he's been training. Notably a win here is expected to see him begin knocking on a potential world title bout, even at the age of 43.
Koshikawa looked a lot less impressive on the scales, though came in at the same weight as Noanaka, 160lbs dead on. He looked fleshy, and like a man who is naturally a Welterweight fighting at Middleweight. He explained that weight loss was difficult, but after making weight he did seem relaxed and began to take on a lot of water.
For fans wanting to watch the bout it will be aired live on TV Osaka's YouTube channel tomorrow, and will be one of two title fights on the show, which will promoted by Taisei Gym.
Related - Veteran Nonaka takes on flawed Koshikawa!