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Reversal fighters Tenshin Nasukawa, in his Isami Tenshin boxing gloves, and Shizuka Sugiyama, flexing in a Reversal RVDDW tank top.

Tenshin Nasukawa Drops the Champion, Shizuka Sugiyama Retires a Winner

BOXINGOct 07, 2026

Tenshin Nasukawa knocked down WBC champion Takuma Inoue and lost a close decision. Four days earlier, Shizuka Sugiyama won her retirement fight at Pancrase 366. Both are Reversal fighters.

Tenshin Nasukawa Drops the Champion, Shizuka Sugiyama Retires a Winner

BOXINGOct 07, 2026

Tenshin Nasukawa knocked down WBC champion Takuma Inoue and lost a close decision. Four days earlier, Shizuka Sugiyama won her retirement fight at Pancrase 366. Both are Reversal fighters.

Red spider lilies and an autumn sunset seen through a train window, with boxing gloves and a black belt on the seat.

Silver Week 2026: Our Japan Warehouses and Factories Are Closed Until September 24

Holiday NoticeSep 19, 2026

Japan is off for Silver Week, September 19 to 23, 2026. Our warehouses and factories are closed and reopen September 24. ChokeSports stays open and support is always available.

Japan Summer Break 2026 – Order Before August 7

Summer breakAug 01, 2026

Our team in Japan takes their annual summer break from August 8–16, 2026. Last shipping day is Friday, August 7. Orders placed during the break start processing August 17, in the order received.

Isami BOXER Gloves: New Label, Same Quality

BOXINGJun 22, 2026

Isami updated the label on their BOXER glove line. "Hard Knock Life" is out. "Just Keep Going" is in. The gloves themselves, construction, leather, performance, are identical.