Every fight in the ring offers thrilling action, demonstrating how fighters chase their passion and dreams. Each punch they take from their opponents symbolizes setbacks, but every comeback showcases their determination and resilience. Ultimately, only one can lift the title, yet both emerge as heroes. This week, we’ll witness a bout for the WBA and WBC flyweight titles, featuring “The Amazing Boy,” Kenshiro Teraji, against Seigo Yuri Akui, a relentless force of nature, on March 13, 2025, at Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
Kenshiro Teraji is a professional Japanese boxer born on January 6, 1992, in Jōyō, Kyoto, Japan. During his amateur career, he holds the record of 58-16 between 2007 and 2014. He made his professional debut in August 2014, securing a unanimous decision after six rounds against Heri Amol. He ended 2014 with another victory by defeating Phunwanai Wor Surapol on October 19, 2025, by second-round technical knockout at KBS Hall, Kyoto, Japan. On October 12, 2015, he won the vacant WBC Youth light-flyweight title unanimously against Rolly Sumalpong. On December 27, 2015, Kenshiro Teraji unanimously won the Japanese light-flyweight title, defeating Kenichi Horikawa. He successfully retained his Japanese light-flyweight title at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan, defeating Atsushi Kakutani with a first-round technical knockout.
On August 7, 2016, he faced Toshimasa Ouchi for his Japanese and vacant OPBF light-flyweight titles. With his consistent performance, he successfully retained and won another title unanimously. The following month, he retained the OPBF light-flyweight title by defeating Lester Abutan through a third-round technical knockout at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, and he boasts a record of 9-0. At Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan, he faced Ganigan Lopez on May 20, 2017, and won the WBC light-flyweight title unanimously. With his impressive performance, he retained the title by defeating Pedro Guevara, Gilberto Pedroza, Ganigan Lopez, Milan Melindo, Saul Juarez, Jonathan Taconing, Randy Petalcorin, and Tetsuya Hisada.
However, on September 22, 2021, he lost the WBC light-flyweight title to Masamichi Yabuki in his first professional defeat, suffering a tenth-round technical knockout. In a rematch between Kenshiro Teraji and Masamichi Yabuki at City Gym in Kyoto, Japan, on March 19, 2022, Kenshiro Teraji bounced back despite the previous setback and reclaimed the WBC light-flyweight title with a third-round knockout. On November 1, 2022, Kenshiro Teraji retained his WBC light-flyweight title and secured the WBA (Super) and The Ring light-flyweight titles against Hiroto Kyoguchi by a seventh-round technical knockout. Moreover, his winning streak continued as he retained that belt. In the preceding match, he claimed the vacant WBC flyweight title by defeating Cristofer Rosales with an eleventh-round technical knockout at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on October 13, 2024. Currently, he boasts a record of 24 wins, with 15 by knockout, nine by decision, and one professional defeat.
Seigo Yuri Akui, born on September 3, 1995, in Kurashiki, Japan, is a professional boxer. He had a brief amateur career, achieving a notable record of 20 wins and seven losses. Akui made his professional debut on April 20, 2014, against Yuki Sueyoshi in the West Japan light flyweight Rookie of the Year tournament quarterfinals. He secured victory in his first professional match by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring him the winner of each of the four rounds. On September 14, 2014, he won the West Japan Rookie of the Year light-flyweight title against Michitaka unanimously. His third professional fight ended in a draw against Seita Ogido on November 9, 2014. At the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka, Japan, Seigo Yuri Akuri defeated Nobuhiro Oshiro by unanimous decision in the fourth round, earning the West Japan Rookie of the Year title in the light-flyweight division on November 15, 2015.
The following month, he secured the All-Japan Rookie of the Year title, defeating Hiroki Hosoya unanimously on December 20, 2015. Akuri faced his first professional defeat on August 23, 2017, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, where he lost to Junto Nakatani for the inaugural Japanese Youth flyweight title. His second professional defeat came at the hands of Jaysever Abcede by eighth-round technical knockout. Despite this setback, he made a strong comeback, winning several titles and retaining some. Throughout his professional boxing career, he recorded 21 wins, 11 by knockout and 10 by decision, and two losses by knockout and one draw.
This clash of champions promises to be exciting, with both fighters showcasing their unique styles and determination in the ring. Fans worldwide eagerly anticipate this showdown to see who will emerge as the unified flyweight champion.
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Seigo Yuri Akui: Event Details
Main Event: Kenshiro Teraji vs. Seigo Yuri Akui
Date: March 13, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 4:00 a.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. PT | 1:30 p.m. IST
Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena in Tokyo, Japan
Where to Watch Kenshiro Teraji vs. Seigo Yuri Akui?
The Kenshiro Teraji vs. Seigo Yuri Akui fight can be watched on ESPN+ in the United States, Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, and U-Next in Japan.
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Seigo Yuri Akui Fight Card
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Seigo Yuri Akui (WBC/WBA Flyweight Unification Bout)
Anthony Olascuaga vs. Hiroto Kyoguchi (WBO Flyweight Title)
Shokichi Iwata vs. Rene Santiago (WBO Light Flyweight Title)
omoya Tsuboi vs. Boonrueang Phayom (Bantamweights)
Kenshiro Teraji Stats and Bio
Nationality: Japanese
Age: 33
Height: 5′ 5″
Reach: 64.6″
Total fights: 25
Record: 24 – 1 – 0 (15 KOs)
Seigo Yuri Akui Stats and Bio
Nationality: Japanese
Age: 29
Height: 5’4″
Reach: 64.2″
Total fights: 24
Record: 21 – 2 – 1 (11 KOs)
Prediction
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Seigo Yuri Akui
The forthcoming showdown between Kenshiro Teraji and Seigo Yuri Akui will surely be a flyweight fight to watch. Kenshiro Teraji ranks among the powerhouse boxers of Japan and has made quite an impact in the light flyweight category. A holder of numerous world titles, he has consistently been recognized for his technical skills, resilience, and ability to recover from setbacks. One of his main assets is technical ability, with sharp, accurate punches, sophisticated footwork, and outstanding defensive skills. Added to that is the ability to control distance and pace, making Teraji a difficult opponent in the ring. Although competing in relatively lower weights, Teraji has proved himself with impressive punching power. Knockout wins, including his seventh-round stoppage of Hiroto Hyoguchi, show that he can end any bout in a manner that captures the attention of fans.
In the rise and fall of Teraji’s career, perhaps the one thing that stands out is his resilience: recovering from losses. One of the biggest shocks in 2021 was his loss to Masamichi Yabuki, but instead of allowing it to define him, he came back better through the rematch, knocking Yabuki out of this title. Such an attitude is vital in a sport like boxing, which has pitfalls. Having defended his titles several times, he knows what it takes to stay at the top. Experience becomes vital in boxing, and he has been in the ring with some of the best fighters in his division. His knowledge of the different fighting styles and strategies gives him an edge over less experienced opponents.
Yet, several young emerging talents are already rising to take the mantle from an aging Teraji. New energy, speed, and enthusiasm from the younger generation may come to challenge Teraji in a few years. Kenshiro Teraji is a top-class fighter with a very valuable legacy in boxing. His technical skills, punching power, and mental toughness make him a dangerous opponent for anyone in the division. But new challengers keep coming in as age creeps in, and Teraji must keep evolving to continue enjoying his dominance.
Meanwhile, Seigo “Yuri” Akui, a recent entrant into the flyweight boxing fraternity, seized the limelight with his compelling punches. Akui is popularly known for his relentless pressure and forward-moving approach. Such avant-garde aggression fights up against adversaries and forces them onto the back foot, ruining their plans while giving him the better of dictating how the fight goes. The bout against Artem Dalakian is a highlight in this respect, where constant applications of pressure by Akui are crucial in leading him to victory. A tally of 11 knockouts adds to the 21 wins in Akui’s career, showing the sheer punching power he boasts. His ability to strike sensitive cardinal shots at crucial times weighs in on other victories; for instance, in the rematch match against Taku Kuwahara, accurate combinations and body shot work brought him home through the split decision.
The trajectory of Akui’s career indicates his capacity to learn and adapt well. The few early stumbles in his career necessitated better strategy adjustment, leading him to consecutive victories. The ability to adapt was also shown during his second bout with Kuwahara, where he showed much-improved tactics and ring intelligence. His endurance allows him to take on an aggressive approach throughout the fight, making him a real threat by the late rounds, which usually enable the opponent to wear them down. This has manifested in his matches, especially the fight with Dalakian, whereby Akui continually pressed against his opponent and, in later rounds, won the fight.
Akui’s aggressive approach in boxing is an asset that would help the boxer learn to counterattack. Offensive punishment would prove counterproductive in many cases and often inappropriately punitive. He encountered difficulties with counterpunching and movement in Dalakian. It is necessary to take defensive measures toward improvement in these areas. Considering their general records, Kenshiro Teraji stands high to take this fight by decision.
The Pick: Kenshiro Teraji via Decision
