Jose Nieves has touched down in Tokyo, exactly one week ahead of his August 12 title challenge against unbeaten Shinsuke Yamanaka. The bout marks the first time Nieves (22-2-3, 11KO) fights for a major title, as well as his first prizefight outside of the United States or his native Puerto Rico. “I’m excited for this opportunity,” said Nieves, who arrived with his team - trainer Jose Bonilla, cutman Luis Brenas, Ruben De Jesus and Felix “Tutiking” Zabala III of All Star Boxing, Inc - on Monday afternoon, local time. “I have tremendous respect for (Yamanaka), but I am ready for this fight and prepared to become the bantamweight champion of the world.” Nieves fights under the All-Star Boxing banner and is a fixture on the Boxeo Telemundo series. The Puerto Rican boxer has won five straight, all of which has aired live on Telemundo. His current win streak includes a pair of thrilling points wins over Cuauhtemoc Vargas and a 9th round knockout of Danny Flores earlier th
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