Kenshiro Teraji will defend world titles in September

World Boxing Council light flyweight champion, Japanese Kenshiro Teraji, stakes his crowns against the former world champion from South Africa Hekkie Budler, on September 18 at the Ariake Arena in Koto- Ku, in Tokyo.

Teraji (21-1, 13 KOs), last fought on April 8, defeating Anthony Olascuaga, via a ninth-round knockout victory. Teraji was scheduled to face WBO world champion Jonathan González in a unification fight, but he ended up fighting Olascuaga after González pulled out of the fight after contracting pneumonia.

Teraji is the longtime WBC champion, but lost the world title belt in September 2021 when Masamichi Yabuki stopped him in September 2021. Teraji regained it less than six months later, knocking out Yabuki in the third round.
On November 1, Teraji added the WBA world title, dominating Hiroto Kyoguchi and knocking him out in the seventh round. Teraji also has notable wins over Ganigan Lopez (twice), Milan Melindo and Saul Juarez.

Budler (35-4, 11 KOs) most recently fought on May 6, knocking out Wichet Sengprakhon in the first round in his hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa. In his previous fight on June 25 of last year, Budler won a close decision over former world champion Elwin Soto.