Tomorrow in Tokyo fans will be given a late Christmas treat as the hard hitting
Jin Sasaki (9-0, 8) [佐々木尽] takes on the always fun to watch Aso Ishiwaki (8-2-1, 6) [石脇麻生] in a bout for the JBC Youth 140lb title.
The bout, arguably the most over-looked bout yet to come in 2020, is one that promises real fire works and excitement with styles that should provide something very special.
Today the two men took part in their weigh in and both men made the 140lb limit with no issues at all.
On the scales Ishiwaki was the heavier man, coming in bang on the 140lbs limit and he looked in great condition. He looked and like he had been training hard for the bout. Interestingly he admitted he lost more weight than he expected, and is in a good state. He also spoke about being excited. Having been fans of Iwshiwaki for a while we can't help but feel like this is a long over due chance to shine for the youngster who really did impress in his performances last year. Sadly however this will be his first bout of 2020.
Sasaki on the other hand came in well under the limit, at around 139.6lbs and we dare say he looked just a touchy fleshy around the mid-section and like he was in less impressive physical condition than Ishiwaki. Despite that the 19 year old is riding high with confidence and has scored 3 successive opening round T/KO wins.
The confidence seemed to be oozing out of Sasaki who seemed to have his eye on another KO, and taking a huge step towards a Japanese title fight.
For fans wanting to watch this it will show from 14:00 local time, in Japan, on the
A-Sign Boxing YouTube channel.Related -
Sasaki and Ishiwaki clash for Youth Honours in potential Christmas Cracker!
(Image credit - Yokohama Hikari Gym)
