Kenji Fujita Defends WBO Asia Pacific Title Against Pet Apolinario Live!

Kenji Fujita's Fourth Title Defense

On December 6, 2025, WBO Asia Pacific champion Kenji Fujita will take to the ring for his fourth defense in a highly anticipated match against Pet Apolinario. The event will be exclusively streamed live on U-NEXT, starting at 18:00. This match marks a significant moment in Fujita's career as he takes on the role of main event fighter for the first time in his professional boxing journey.

Main Event: Kenji Fujita vs. Pet Apolinario

Kenji Fujita, aged 31 and currently undefeated with a record of 9 wins (5 by knockout), is set to square off against Pet Apolinario, a 30-year-old fighter from the Philippines who boasts a record of 18 wins (11 by knockout) and 6 losses from 25 bouts. Having made a name for himself in the amateur circuit with ten titles, Fujita is eager to prove his prowess as he steps into the spotlight for this event organized by his home gym, Teiken. He expressed his excitement, noting that this main event comes after many bouts in semi-final positions, stating, “It’s really exciting to headline at the last DYNAMIC GLOVE event of 2025, especially as we set our sights on the world in the coming year.”

Fujita is looking to make a strong statement after a five-month break following a knockout victory over Sim Hanok earlier this year, during which he dropped his opponent twice.

Apolinario is also a formidable challenger, being a former Oriental Pacific super bantamweight champion. He has experience competing in Japan, having fought notable opponents including former K-1 super bantamweight champion Yuki Takiu and WBA super featherweight third-ranked Kaito Tsutsumi. Fujita acknowledges Apolinario’s strength, saying, “He has power in his punches. However, depending on how he attacks, I believe I can definitely overcome him.”

Fujita is currently ranked third in the WBO featherweight classification and has set goals for the upcoming year, aiming to contend for a world title. He asserts, “If I am serious about chasing the world stage, defeating a challenger with an established track record is crucial. Not only do I need to win, but I must demonstrate a resounding victory.”

This past summer, Fujita sparred with Naoya Inoue, the unified super bantamweight champion—an experience he described as both stimulating and educational, further raising his awareness of competing at a world level. He emphasized that he wants to bring an impactful performance that would allow him to immediately contest for world titles.

Semi-Main Event: Sho Nogami vs. Denchai Songasara

In the semi-main event, Sho Nogami, the reigning Japanese flyweight champion at 25, will make his first title defense against Thailand’s Denchai Songasara, a 26-year-old fighter with a record of 5 wins (4 by knockout) and 2 losses. Nogami earned his champion status earlier this August, winning a decision against Takashi Nagata.

As he prepares for this fight, Nogami must prove his mettle in this non-title 8-round bout, with an eye towards spring’s Champion Carnival where he’ll defend his title against the top-ranked challenger Katsuta Asami.

Rising Stars in Action

The event will also feature other exciting bouts, including Keita Kubota, known for his left straight and having made an impactful debut with an early TKO victory, as he faces Sim Yong-ho from South Korea. Newcomer Riku Asai will also debut against Korean boxer Kwan-kyung Min, underlining the event's showcase of up-and-coming talent.

Past and Future of DYNAMIC GLOVE

DYNAMIC GLOVE has a legendary status in the boxing world, having begun in 1954 and enjoyed over 40 years of television broadcasting with 622 events to its name. The broadcast has highlighted many world champions throughout its history and is now available for exclusive streaming on U-NEXT. This revitalized series not only brings boxing matches to life from the sacred Korakuen Hall but also enhances the viewing experience with improved audio-visual elements, bringing audience enjoyment to new heights.

As U-NEXT continues to expand its boxing offerings, including both live and on-demand shows, it encourages fans to www.dynamicglove.com for more information, updates, and access to thrilling matchups. In a competitive boxing landscape, viewers are invited to enjoy a night of excitement as well as support the rise of stars aiming for the championship.