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Masuda to Defend WBA Bantamweight Title Against Tsutsumi on Nov. 29 | Axios Times

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SportsOct 14, 2026, 12:23 PM

Masuda to Defend WBA Bantamweight Title Against Tsutsumi on Nov. 29

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WBA bantamweight champion Riku Masuda will make the first defense of his title against former champion Seiya Tsutsumi on Nov. 29, organizers said Wednesday. Tsutsumi previously held the same belt and is seen as a stern test for Masuda's first defense. No venue or bout details were disclosed.

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Reigning WBA bantamweight champion Riku Masuda will make the first defense of his title against former champion Seiya Tsutsumi, with the bout scheduled for Nov. 29, organizers announced Wednesday.

It marks Masuda's first title defense since he captured the WBA bantamweight crown. His opponent, Tsutsumi, previously held the same belt and is regarded as a serious test in the champion's inaugural defense.

The announcement comes as the Japanese boxing scene awaits a matchup between two fighters who have each held the WBA bantamweight title. Organizers did not disclose the venue or the bout's specific format in the announcement.

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