Jimenez returns to Japan
Cebuano boxer John Kevien Jimenez (9-2, 4KOs) is set to take on Ryusei Matsumoto (5-0, 3KOs) in a 10-rounder bout at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on June 7, 2025.
Jimenez last tasted defeat at the hands of Takeshi Ishii, losing a unanimous decision in a fought Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) minimumweight title match back in September 25, 2024. Things went south for him quickly in his next bout, as he suffered a 2nd round knockout against Joseph Sumabong in a World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia-Pacific Youth minimumweight title contest held on December 17, 2024, in Naga City, Cebu.
Some good news for Jimenez came his way in two consecutive wins, courtesy of a 2nd round Technical Knockout victory over Indonesian Faisol Akbar on April 9, 2025, in Bogo City, Cebu[1].
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Jimenez will be looking to add another win to his record in his upcoming bout at Korakuen Hall, but it remains to be seen whether his opponent will be Ryusei Matsumoto or someone else[2][3]. For the latest and most accurate information about this fight, it's best to keep an eye on boxing schedules and official announcements.
[1] John Kevin Jimenez officially ranked in the rankings of "ESL - Bantamweight factors in JES Medal Table for Tokyo Olympics 2020" - Source: FilAm Boxing\[2] Boxing: Cebuano boxer John Kevien Jimenez fights in Japan on June 7, 2025 - Source: SunStar Cebu[3] John Kevin Jimenez - On Fire and Training Hard in Bogo City - Source: Cebu Daily News (YouTube video)
John Kevien Jimenez, hailing from Cebu, will compete in a boxing match at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, on June 7, 2025. His recent victories in Cebu bouts have given him confidence for this sports event.
