BACK to the roots !
WKN: A Pioneer in Supporting RISE and International Kickboxing in Japan 🇯🇵!
The World Kickboxing Network has long been a driving force in the global development of professional kickboxing. As the first international federation to support Japan’s RISE promotion, the WKN proudly contributed by sending top-level fighters to Japan 🇯🇵 athletes who consistently delivered world-class performances on Japanese soil.
One of the most iconic examples of this collaboration came on March 10, 2019, in Tokyo, when WKN World Champion Federico Roma 🇦🇷 faced Japanese superstar Tenshin Nasukawa 🇯🇵 in a much-anticipated showdown that captured global attention:
ROMA 🇦🇷 vs. TENSHIN 🇯🇵
March 10, 2019 – Tokyo, Japan
Tale of the Tape:
🔹 Federico ROMA – “Little BIG Man”
Country: Argentina 🇦🇷
Team: Dojo Serpientes / WKN Top Team – WKN Argentina
Titles: WKN World Champion Muay Thai & Kickboxing
🔹 Tenshin NASUKAWA – “Teppen”
Country: Japan 🇯🇵
Team: Target / Team Teppen
Titles: RISE Champion
This historic bout symbolized the spirit of international collaboration and high-level competition. Federico Roma proudly represented the WKN and Argentina, giving fans a memorable and courageous performance against one of Japan’s greatest talents.
Through events like this, WKN continues to play a vital role in bridging continents and promoting real sporting values in kickboxing connecting elite athletes, federations, and promotions for the betterment of the sport.