Jimenez vs Akui

When is Jimenez vs Akui?

David Jimenez is set to square off against Seigo Yuri Akui on Sunday, November 29th, 2026, at Kokugikan, Tokyo.

The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Flyweight division, which means the weight limit will be 115 pounds (8.2 stone or 52.2 kg).

This contest is for the WBA super flyweight championship of the world.

This fight will appear on the undercard of Riku Masuda's and Seiya Tsutsumi's clash for the WBA World Bantamweight championship. Also on the undercard will be Kenshiro Teraji's and Jassiel Ramon Amador Gamez's bout for the WBO World Junior Bantamweight belt.

Jimenez vs Akui stats

David Jimenez steps into the ring with a record of 18 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 12 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Seigo Yuri Akui will make his way to the ring with a record of 23 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, with 13 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Jimenez has a slight advantage in power over Akui, with a 67% knockout percentage compared to Akui's 57%.

David Jimenez is the older man by 3 years, at 34 years old.

Jimenez has a height advantage of 1 inch over Akui. Despite this, both fighters have equal reach.

David Jimenez fights out of the southpaw stance, while Seigo Yuri Akui is an orthodox fighter.

Jimenez is the less experienced professional fighter, having had 8 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2019, 4 years and 9 months later than Akui, whose first professional fight was in 2014. He has fought 11 fewer professional rounds, totaling 132 compared to Akui's 143.

David Jimenez goes into the fight ranked number 2 by The Ring at super flyweight.

Seigo Yuri Akui is currently ranked number 2 by the WBA, 4 by the WBC, 1 by the WBO, and 7 by the IBF in the 115lb division.

Jimenez vs Akui form

Seigo Yuri Akui has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he lost to Kenshiro Teraji on March 13, 2025, by technical knockout in the 12th round in their WBC World Flyweight and WBA World Flyweight championship fight at Ryoguko Kokugikan Arena, Tokyo, Japan.

Prior to that, he had defeated Thananchai Charunphak on October 13, 2024, by split decision in their WBA World Flyweight championship fight at Ariake Arena, Koto-Ku.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Taku Kuwahara on May 6, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Flyweight championship fight at Tokyo Dome, Tokyo.

Before that, he had won against Artem Dalakian on January 23, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Flyweight championship fight at EDION Arena Osaka, Osaka.

He had beaten Jayson Vayson on February 4, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo.

Activity check

Jimenez's last 4 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 4 months and 13 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 1 year, 1 month and 3 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 47 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.8 rounds on average.

Akui's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 9 months and 25 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 9 months and 5 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 58 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.6 rounds on average.

What time does Jimenez vs Akui start?

The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 11:00 AM UTC at Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan, which is 6:00 AM EST or 3:00 AM PST on the West Coast of America, or 11:00 AM GMT in the UK.

What are the odds on Jimenez vs Akui?

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