Rivas vs Wada: Battle for Women’s OPBF Supremacy Today in Japan
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 26 Jun 2025
Filipina contender Carleans "Chay" Rivas (9-7-4, 1 KO) and Japanese defending champion Madoka Wada (3-0, 2 KOs) are set to clash in their anticipated war for the OPBF Minimumweight title, happening today, Thursday, June 26, at the renown Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, live on Lemino TV.
The stage is set for an electrifying showdown between two determined boxers: the champ from Yokohama, Japan, and the charming challenger from Rizal, Philippines!
Boxing fans in the Philippines and Japan are eagerly wondering about the outcome of this 8-round title clash.
The “Wada vs Chay” bout is one of the highlights of the 8-bout all-women's show, featuring a total of 16 talented female boxers.
Notably, this unique pro boxing event showcases only women's boxing, with no male boxers in sight.
So, will it be Wada or "Chay"? May the best woman win!!!
The author Carlos Costa of Cebu can be reached at carlos@philboxing.com
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