Osaka, Japan – March 15, 2025
Hiro Yamato secured the WBC MuayThai Japan Lightweight Championship with an impressive fourth-round TKO victory over Kazuki Yamagishi at the NJKF 2025 West 1st event, held at the Sakai City Event Hall in Osaka.
The bout, promoted by Seishikai, saw Yamato dominate with a relentless attack, culminating in a referee stoppage due to powerful low kicks that Yamagishi could no longer withstand. His calculated and aggressive approach proved decisive, marking a significant milestone in his career as he claimed the prestigious national title.
This victory solidifies Yamato’s position as one of Japan’s top MuayThai fighters in the lightweight division, and his performance has set the stage for even bigger challenges ahead in his journey as a WBC MuayThai champion.
