Former three-division world champion John Riel Casimero made a powerful statement in his return to the Japanese boxing scene, securing a decisive victory this past weekend.
Dominant Return for the Filipino Champion
John Riel Casimero marked his comeback fight in Japan with an impressive technical knockout win. The bout, held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 (Philippine time), saw Casimero stop local boxer Tom Mizokoshi in the fifth round. The fight took place in Tokoname as part of the undercard for a Kameda Promotions event.
Bouncing Back from a Previous Loss
This victory serves as a strong rebound for Casimero. His last fight in October was in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Kyonosuke Kameda. The win over Mizokoshi effectively erases the memory of that defeat and re-establishes his presence as a force in the sport.
With this latest triumph, Casimero's professional record now stands at 35 wins, with an impressive 24 of those victories coming by way of knockout. His record also includes 5 losses and 1 draw.
Opponent's Record and Fight Outcome
His opponent, Tom Mizokoshi, faced a setback with this loss. His professional record now falls to 11 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws. The fight was officially stopped by the referee, recorded as a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in Casimero's favor.
This dominant performance in Japan signals that John Riel Casimero is firmly back on track and ready for bigger challenges in the boxing world. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see what the next step is for the Filipino boxing star following this convincing return to the win column.
