Seigo Akui, gearing up to face Artem Dalakian, showed his class by paying homage to his opponent and revealing the special dedication behind their upcoming fight:
"I hold deep gratitude for the champ, Dalakian, for stepping into the ring to defend his title against me. I'm dedicating this battle to the brave souls in Ukraine and those on the Noto Peninsula," Akui stated.
The Noto Peninsula in Japan was rocked by a massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake on New Year's Day, claiming over 200 lives. Akui's heartfelt dedication adds a layer of significance to the Dalakian-Akui championship fight, set for January 23 in Japan.