Nakano showcased his power and precision
Unbeaten Japanese southpaw Mikito Nakano (11-0, 10 KOs) put on a clinic in Tokyo this past Saturday, securing the vacant OPBF featherweight title in emphatic fashion. Facing Filipino challenger Brix Piala (9-2, 3 KOs), Nakano showcased his power and precision, ending the bout with a devastating body assault just 34 seconds into the fourth round.
From the opening bell, Nakano imposed his will on the cautious Piala, relentlessly targeting his body. The breakthrough came at the close of the third round when Nakano unleashed a brutal left uppercut to the stomach, sending Piala to the canvas. Sensing victory, Nakano wasted no time in the fourth round, continuing his body attack and finishing Piala with a series of punishing shots that left the Filipino unable to beat the count.
Nakano’s victory further solidifies his status as one of Japan’s rising stars in the featherweight division. With his latest win, Teiken Gym now boasts both Asian regional featherweight champions: Nakano, the OPBF titleholder, and Kenji Fujita (7-0, 3 KOs), the WBO Asia Pacific champion. Both fighters are making waves and are definitely worth keeping an eye on as they continue to climb the ranks.
Boxing fans should take note—Mikito Nakano is on the rise, and with his lethal body shots and unblemished record, he’s poised for even bigger challenges ahead.
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