Miyuu Yamamoto sparred with former WBA world middleweight champion Shinji Takehara! Intensive training ahead of her domestic boxing debut on September 15th!?
Two TOPRANK ambassadors collaborate across three YouTube channels in a special project.
Miyuu Yamamoto, who serves as an ambassador for TOPRANK , is collaborating with fellow ambassador and former WBA world middleweight champion Shinji Takehara, as well as TOPRANK Co., Ltd., in a special project!
A special project spanning three YouTube channels has been released, including a three-way discussion with Shinichi Igarashi, CEO of Top Rank Inc. , and a special training session by former WBA Middleweight World Champion Shinji Takehara.
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[Takehara TV]
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One of the most talked-about aspects of this project is the special training session that Mr. Takehara is giving to Miyuu Yamamoto.
Miyu Yamamoto, who has been active at the forefront of wrestling and mixed martial arts, is now taking on a new challenge: boxing.
On Tuesday, September 15th, he will compete in "DANGAN" held at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, marking his professional boxing debut in Japan.
With the big match just around the corner, this video features Takehara's training, including mitt work, as well as sparring in a realistic match format.
Takehara, who reached the pinnacle of the world as a former WBA world middleweight champion, and Yamamoto Miyu, who has been active as a top athlete for many years in the wrestling and mixed martial arts arenas.
This was a rare collaboration, as two individuals who had reached the pinnacle of their respective sports faced off in the ring.
Furthermore, the three-way discussion, which included Shinichi Igarashi, the representative of TOPRANK, delved into the careers of the two participants to date and their thoughts on the sport.
This special project will showcase the charms of Miyuu Yamamoto and Shinji Takehara from three different perspectives across three YouTube channels.
Following her experience in wrestling and mixed martial arts, Miyu Yamamoto is now taking on the challenge of boxing. What kind of performance will she deliver in her domestic debut match? Be sure to tune in to her fight on September 15th.
<Tournament Overview>
Tournament name: DANGAN
Date and time: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, starting at 17:50
Venue: Korakuen Hall
Flyweight 4-round bout
Miyuu Yamamoto (Canada) vs. Tomoka Taguchi (Hanagata Gym)
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Ticket sales website
Ringside seats: 16,500 yen
Reserved S seats: 11,000 yen
Reserved A seats: 8,800 yen
Reserved B seats: 6,600 yen
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BOXING RAISE: https://boxingraise.com/
