Shimomachi and Dipaen make weight
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On Tuesday fight fans at the EDION Arena Osaka get the chance to see the next show from Green Tsuda. The card isn’t big, by any stretch, but the main event is certainly a very notable one, as the world ranked Toshiki Shimomachi (20-1-3, 12) [下町俊貴] takes on former world title challenger Aran Dipaen (20-3, 17), in an 8 rounder at a contracted 56.3KG (121.12lbs).
Today the two men took part in their weigh in for their bout, and both men made the contracted weight without any issues.
Both men hit the scales at 123.67lbs, well under the limit, and had no issues at all.
In regards to his condition Shimomachi explained "I was able to adjust better than last time." He went on to talk about his opponent, revealing "He had a gentle expression, but that was rather creepy. He has a thick body and looks to have a strong punch, so I will fight him so that I don't get into the distance that he is good at."
Notably Shomomachi, who is in a talent heavy division right now, seemed to have concerns about becoming the forgotten man at 122lbs, and explained "I want to make sure I don't get left behind by the others," The division is a deep one in Japan, with really good fighters holding Japanese, OPBF and WBO AP titles, and of course one Japanese fighter holding all 4 world titles. Given he’s a fighter based in Osaka, he is likely aware that he needs to stay in the public more than the fighters from Tokyo, who get more attention due to where they are from. Despite that his current focus is on Dipaen, and winning tomorrow’s bout.
As for Dipaen, he is best known for his 2021 loss to current undisputed Super Bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25) [井上尚弥]. Speaking about that, Dipaen explained "I've used the experience of losing to Inoue as a positive, and have won eight straight fights so far. My opponent is tall and has a long reach, but that's no problem. I'll decide how to fight when I get in the ring tomorrow."
Today the two men took part in their weigh in for their bout, and both men made the contracted weight without any issues.
Both men hit the scales at 123.67lbs, well under the limit, and had no issues at all.
In regards to his condition Shimomachi explained "I was able to adjust better than last time." He went on to talk about his opponent, revealing "He had a gentle expression, but that was rather creepy. He has a thick body and looks to have a strong punch, so I will fight him so that I don't get into the distance that he is good at."
Notably Shomomachi, who is in a talent heavy division right now, seemed to have concerns about becoming the forgotten man at 122lbs, and explained "I want to make sure I don't get left behind by the others," The division is a deep one in Japan, with really good fighters holding Japanese, OPBF and WBO AP titles, and of course one Japanese fighter holding all 4 world titles. Given he’s a fighter based in Osaka, he is likely aware that he needs to stay in the public more than the fighters from Tokyo, who get more attention due to where they are from. Despite that his current focus is on Dipaen, and winning tomorrow’s bout.
As for Dipaen, he is best known for his 2021 loss to current undisputed Super Bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25) [井上尚弥]. Speaking about that, Dipaen explained "I've used the experience of losing to Inoue as a positive, and have won eight straight fights so far. My opponent is tall and has a long reach, but that's no problem. I'll decide how to fight when I get in the ring tomorrow."