Former Japanese champion Mamoru Hayashi passes away
Earlier today we were informed that former Japanese Super Featherweight champion Mamoru Hayashi had passed away, at the age of 76.The fighter from Fujisawa in Kanagawa isn't a high profile fighter that many international fans will know of, but domestically he is a very significant fighter. As an amateur he was fantastic, running up a reported 101-10 (32) record and won several notable competitions, including a major national tournament in 1958.Given his excellent amateur credentials&n [...]