By Joe Koizumi Photo by Boxing Beat Magazine Boxingwise, August 16, 2026 must be a special day here in Japan. In Tokyo, three upsets happened out of the quadruple event. Also in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, another unexpected result was simultaneously registered in boxing history. Kiyoshi Hatanaka (22-2, 15 KOs), now 59, was the very first world champion ever produced in Nagoya of Aichi Prefecture. His son Kento, 28, followed his father’s foots…
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