Four-time world champion Kazuto Ioka has been aiming for a unification fight in the junior bantamweight division. While negotiations with Juan Francisco Estrada did not materialize, Ioka, currently ranked No. 2 by The Ring, is set to face undefeated IBF titlist Fernando Martinez in Tokyo this Sunday.
Ioka (32-2-1, 16 knockouts) is looking forward to the unification bout and is focused on winning the IBF title. He remains determined despite the missed opportunity with Estrada and is eyeing a potential matchup with the Estrada vs. Jesse Rodriguez winner.
Preparing for the fight, Ioka has been training in Las Vegas with Ismael Salas, participating in sparring sessions to improve his skills. With a successful career spanning 15 years and multiple titles in different weight classes, Ioka is driven to keep challenging himself in the sport.
The upcoming fight between Ioka and Martinez (16-0, 9 KOs), ranked No. 3 by The Ring, promises an intriguing clash of styles, pitting Ioka’s skill against Martinez’s aggressive approach. Despite Martinez’s strong record, Ioka’s familiarity with the venue and activity in the ring give him an advantage.
It is my projection that Ioka’s expertise and agility will lead him to a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Martinez. While Martinez, a talented amateur boxer from Argentina, has shown promise, he will encounter a tough test against Ioka.
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