A Japanese pro wrestling legend will soon be making his debut in the sport of the sweet science.
PWInsider Elite is reporting that Naomichi Marufuji is scheduled to make his boxing debut next month in Osaka, Japan.
According to the report, the Pro Wrestling NOAH star will square off against comedian Takayuki Kinoshita in an exhibition bout at the Kameda Promotion’s 3150 Fight Vol. 1 event scheduled for December 16, 2021.
The match will feature two minute rounds, and will air on ABEMA in Japan.
For more information, check out the announcement in the tweet embedded below.
🥊 @koki_kameda1117’s Boxing Revival [3150 Fight Vol.1]
@noah_marufuji_ will participate in a special exhibition!🗓 Thursday 16 December
🛎 17:00
🏢 Osaka
📺 LIVE on @ABEMA⭕ Entertainment Fight 2 minutes x 2R
TKO Takayuki Kinoshita vs Naomichi Marufuji#noah_ghc pic.twitter.com/ZeXeAAf7PW— Pro Wrestling NOAH (@noahglobal) November 27, 2021
