Respect and ambition at the Nasukawa vs. “Gallo” Estrada press conference in Japan

In Japan, the official press conference was held to present the highly anticipated showdown between Tenshin Nasukawa and two-division champion Juan Francisco Estrada, who will meet in a WBC bantamweight eliminator on April 11 at the iconic Ryōgoku Kokugikan.

Both fighters appeared via Zoom and were respectful, yet confident about having their hands raised. Nasukawa (7-1, 2 KOs) is coming off a unanimous decision loss to current champion Takuma Inoue, a setback that has not diminished his ambition. With just three years as a professional, the Japanese fighter aims to prove he can compete at the highest level.

On the other side stands the experienced “Gallo” Estrada (45-4, 28 KOs), who returned to victory in June against Karim Arce Lugo after previously engaging in a memorable war with Jesse Rodriguez. Eight years older than Nasukawa, the Mexican represents experience, technique and the pedigree of an active legend.

A clash of styles is expected: the Japanese fighter’s speed and youth against the former world champion’s ring IQ and savvy, even as he competes above his natural weight class.

Also featured on the card is the bout between WBC super flyweight No. 1 contender Tomoya Tsuboi and veteran Pedro Guevara. In addition, former light flyweight champion Kyosuke Takami will face former flyweight titlist Ángel Ayala Lardizabal in another matchup that promises intensity from the opening bell.

Tokyo prepares for a card that blends youth, experience and world-title aspirations in a night that could redefine the future of the bantamweight division.