Knockout CP Freshmart to defend his crown against Shokichi Iwata on March 15

The boxing world will turn its eyes to the “Land of the Rising Sun” on March 15, 2026, when the legendary Thai fighter Knockout CP Freshmart (Thammanoon Niyomtrong) puts his world light flyweight championship on the line against the dangerous local contender Shokichi Iwata.

A high-stakes clash within the light flyweight division.
This voluntary defense represents one of the most electrifying challenges of the year for the Thai monarch, who seeks to consolidate his reign against a formidable Japanese rival.

The bout promises to be a high-speed, fast moves chess match. While CP Freshmart will rely on patience and precision, Iwata will look to impose the pace from the opening bell, fueled by the fervor of the Japanese crowd.

This fight not only puts a world title at stake but also positions the winner on a direct path toward the major unifications of the division in 2026.