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Source: WBC
26/01/2026
April is being considered as the date for a WBC eliminator between Tenshin Nasukawa and Juan Francisco Estrada (pictured), with Tokyo as the potential host city. If finalized, it will be a match-up that draws a ton of attention in Japan. Nasukawa is a very popular figure in Japan. He is a former kickboxing champion and also fought an exhibition against Floyd Mayweather. As a boxer, he owns a record of 7-1 with 2 knockouts. His transition to professional boxing remains under scrutiny, and a win over Estrada would significantly redefine his standing. Estrada, a former multi-division champion and proven warrior from Mexico, brings maturity via experience in many high-pressure fights. Estrada has built a record of 45-4 with 28 knockouts and wins over Chocolotito Gonzalez and Srissaket Sor Rungvisai among others.