Part One: Preview for multiple title events in Japan

By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Naoki Fukuda

Don King proclaimed “Only in America” in his prime. Akihiko Honda of Teiken Promotions may also describe his multiple title events “Only in Japan” since he stages no less than seven world title bouts at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on Sunday and Monday (our national holiday named Sports Day).

Let’s start this preview on the star-studded championship fights:

For Day One (Sunday)…

WBA bantamweight title bout

Fast-moving and punching Takuma Inoue (20-1...