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Daiya Kira’s Title Shot at 23 | Boxing News
Daiya Kira, just 23 and with only four pro fights since June, is stepping into the ring for a vacant WBA junior flyweight title—his first shot at gold in just his fifth bout. Originally set to face champ Rene Santiago, Kira now takes on former two-time champ Carlos Canizales, a dangerous veteran with 20 knockouts and top-4 Ring rankings. Kira’s team pushed hard for this early title shot, aiming to make him Japan’s fastest world champion. Focused on the prize, Kira sees this as the launchpad to pound-for-pound stardom and future unification bouts. Canizales brings power and smarts—he’s no…
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