All Star Boxing Teams With Masayuki Ito

To Guide Yuga Ozaki’s Title Pursuit!

(April 27th) All Star Boxing, Inc., led by Felix “Tuto” Zabala, has officially announced the signing of undefeated Japanese light flyweight prospect Yuga Ozaki to a multi-year promotional agreement, further strengthening the company’s global expansion strategy.

Ozaki, 23, is regarded as one of Japan’s most promising young fighters in the 108-pound division. Born on February 18, 2003, in Toyonaka, Osaka, he now fights out of Sanda, Hyogo, Japan. A southpaw standing 5-foot-5, Ozaki turned professional on September 3, 2022, and has quickly built an impressive unbeaten record of 8-0-1 with 6 knockouts, boasting a 75 percent knockout ratio over 43 professional rounds.

A unified regional titleholder, Ozaki currently holds both the WBC Youth World Light Flyweight title and the WBO Asia-Pacific Light Flyweight title. He first captured the WBC Youth crown on April 16, 2023, scoring a second-round TKO over Thailand’s Vadravut Sahlabtan. He most recently fought on December 14, 2024, when he successfully defended his title with a ninth-round TKO victory over Archiel Villamor in Osaka, a performance that also saw him add the WBO Asia-Pacific belt.

Prior to turning professional, Ozaki enjoyed a standout amateur career, reportedly compiling approximately 80 wins against just one loss, with nearly 50 victories coming by knockout. His amateur résumé includes a title at the World U19 Championships at age 16, marking him early as an elite talent.

Inside the ring, Ozaki is known for his aggressive, high-pressure southpaw style, combining speed, power, and flair. His attacking approach and finishing instincts have drawn comparisons in Japan to the intensity seen in the nation’s elite lower-weight fighters, helping build his reputation as a rising force in the division.

The signing represents another step-in All-Star Boxing’s commitment to identifying and developing elite international talent. As part of Ozaki’s long-term development, the company has partnered with former WBO World Super Featherweight Champion Masayuki Ito and Japan-based Treasure Boxing Promotion.

Ozaki is scheduled to return to the ring on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the Philippines, where he will face Bukidnon, Philippines, 32 year old, Jonathan “Hard Worker” Refugio, 22-14 -5, 8Ko’s in an eight-round light flyweight bout at the Elorde Sports Center.

“I have known Masayuki Ito for more than six years, and we worked together when he won the WBO World Super Featherweight title on an ESPN show in Kissimmee, Florida, co-promoted by All Star Boxing,” said Zabala. “We have been good friends ever since. Ito is a hard worker, a true boxing person, and part of the new generation of promoters in Japan. I am very proud to join forces with him as we work together to guide Yuga Ozaki toward a world title opportunity.”

The collaboration between All Star Boxing and Treasure Boxing Promotion is designed to provide Ozaki with structured career development, increased international exposure, and a clear pathway toward world title contention.

“Yuga Ozaki has the talent, discipline, and character to become a world champion,” Zabala added. “Japan has produced many great champions, and we believe Ozaki has the potential to become one of the country’s next boxing stars. This partnership gives him the right team and the right plan to take his career to the highest level.”

The upcoming May 24 bout will serve as another key step in Ozaki’s ascent as his team continues to build momentum toward a future world title opportunity.

About All Star Boxing, Inc.

All Star Boxing, Inc., led by Felix “Tuto” Zabala, is a respected promotional company with a long history of developing world champions, promoting international events, and showcasing elite boxing talent worldwide.

Treasure Boxing Promotion (TBP)

I, Masayuki Ito, have established TBP with the aim of becoming involved in international boxing promotions. Having retired in October 2022, I now hope to realize my big dreams as a promoter within TBP.

I believe there are many different ways to "create" and "present" boxing events. Similarly, I think there are many different ways of "viewing" and "enjoying" boxing among those who enjoy it. I believe that as long as it's based on a love for boxing and a desire to enjoy it, everything is correct. However, sometimes impurities get mixed in. In such cases, I feel a sense of unease and cannot be tolerant enough to simply accept that it's also correct. I've always felt this way since my days as an active boxer, and it has become even clearer since I became involved in promotion.

When I tried to express these feelings, the words "real boxing" came to mind. This is not a fundamentalist or hardline ideology, nor is it something that is forced upon anyone or criticized. It is simply a reminder to myself that I want to enjoy and provide boxing. It is also a fundamental principle that I remember when I am about to be swayed by short-term crowd-pulling or attention-grabbing trends while running events, and when I feel like I am losing my footing.

Of course, attracting spectators and attention is necessary. I don't deny that. However, in order to preserve the traditional sport of boxing for the future, I believe it is necessary to promote the business and develop talent with a long-term perspective. In other words, it is a pledge not to forget respect for those who came before us, future generations, and all those involved in boxing, and not to consume boxing for our own personal desires.

Thanks to everyone's support, we were able to hold our first event at Paradise City in South Korea in December 2022. Our second event is scheduled for April 2023, also at Paradise City in South Korea. A question we often receive is, "Why overseas?" This relates to our basic philosophy mentioned earlier: by expanding our audience and sponsorship to a global scale, we can blend the best aspects of Japanese boxing with the best aspects of world boxing, creating an environment where we can more easily develop the "authentic boxing" that I envision. This has advantages in various aspects, such as providing better returns for fighters and improving matchmaking. On the other hand, there are also disadvantages. As I am still a novice promoter, I want to continue to hone my skills and hold events that will bring joy to many people. Of course, we are also planning events in Japan, so please look forward to them.