On Tuesday was announced in Tokyo a new defense of the World Boxing Association super featherweight champion, Takashi Uchiyama with Daiki Kaneko that will take place on December 31 in the Ota General gym of the Japanese capital.

Uchiyama, will make his eight title defense of the belt he won in 2010. Uchiyama is undefeated in 20 fights with a draw and 17 KO’s.

This is his eighth wba rated opponent and his record is 19-2-3 with 12 KO’s.