The WBC MuayThai Japan Bantamweight Championship delivered a dramatic and closely-fought main event on February 8, 2026, as champion Takumi Hoshi successfully defended his title against the No.2 contender Hiroyuki at the iconic Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
The championship bout headlined NJKF x Challenger 12, and lived up to expectations with a tense, high-level contest from start to finish.
After five hard-fought rounds, Hoshi retained his crown by split decision (2–1), with judges’ scores reading:
48–47 48–47 47–48
The razor-thin margins reflected the competitive nature of the fight, as both athletes traded momentum throughout the bout and kept the Korakuen Hall crowd on edge until the final bell.
With this victory, Takumi Hoshi further strengthens his position as one of Japan’s leading bantamweights, while Hiroyuki’s performance confirmed his status as a genuine world-class contender in the WBC MuayThai system.
Event details
Title: WBC MuayThai Japan Bantamweight Championship Date: February 8, 2026 Promotion: NJKF × Challenger Venue: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
A thrilling championship night for WBC MuayThai in Japan.