Egypt is Calling: Mizuki Hiruta vs Mai Soliman and More News
Just recently, a few months ago, Japan’s Mizuki “Mimi” Hiruta was crowned Ring Magazine’s Female Fighter of the Year.
“It was amazing,” said Hiruta. “I’m so happy.”
Hiruta had an amazing 2025 as she fought four times and was successful in retaining the WBO super flyweight world title in each contest. She was the only female champion to accomplish the feat last year.
She was named our Female Fighter of the Year at the Prizefighters.com and Ring Magazine also selected her the Female Fighter of the Year.
“I didn’t believe it. It was like a dream,” Hiruta told Xicana Boxing.
Undefeated Hiruta (10-0, 2 KOs) is ready to defend the WBO super fly title against native Egypt’s Mai Soliman (10-1, 6 KOs) on Saturday May 23, at the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt. DAZN pay-per-view will stream the Goldstar and Matchroom Boxing card.
If you ever meet Hiruta, she resonates like a 1000-watt light bulb that is blinding and comforting at the same time. She is always smiling and constantly aware of others around her.
What Hiruta accomplished is quite amazing when considering that she made all her title defenses in the USA although she is a native of Japan. Female boxing in that country is growing, but the pay is very low. HIruta followed the footsteps of Japan’s great Naoko Fujioka and arrived in California several years ago. She hit the ground running and was quickly signed by 360 Boxing Promotions run by Tom Loeffler.
If you know anything about Loeffler, he can spot talent; and he is especially effective in spotting female boxing talent. Two years ago, he signed Hiruta and gave her the spotlight to perform.
Hiruta even traveled to Mexico and was an immediate hit. Mexicans loved her passion and willingness to scoop up the local culture and cuisine. She loves Mexican food and has learned Mexican phrases.
But the Japanese fighter with pink or blonde dyed hair is more than just a glowing happy boxer, she is a former gymnast and usually celebrates a win by doing a tumbling front somersault routine. She is an exceptional athlete.
When Hiruta first arrived, she had the usual volume punching style preferred by Japanese female fighters. But since training under Manny Robles, she has honed her style into a more boxer-puncher mode, effective on the outside or inside. Agility is one of her strongpoints and speed is another. She is always ready to unleash that Japanese spirit of total warfare.
Soliman, 28, though a native of Egypt, lives and trains in Australia. She has four consecutive knockout wins. All of her fights took place in Australia.
“I’ve watched Mizuki for awhile. She has defended the title five or six times,” Soliman said. “I’m just glad this fight happened.”
Hiruta, who is learning English and Spanish, said she is aware of Soliman’s power and talent and that it makes her a little nervous but her favorite Spanish response is “no pasa nada” and “vamos.” Translation: “No problem. Let’s go.”
This will be Hiruta’s sixth title defense.
Rhonda and Gina
It was an event that only Jake Paul seems to have the vision and ability to pull off and, once again, the public responded with substantial viewership, according to Yahoo! Sports.
Based on an unsubstantiated claim, the Netflix show by Most Valuable Promotions did more than 12 million views.
The Rhonda Rousey versus Gina Carano fight between the two female MMA icons on Saturday from Inglewood was the number one viewed show in the U.S. Canada, and Mexico. And it easily out-drew UFC 328.
But many complained of the quick 17-second ending as Rousey quickly took down Carano and manipulated an armbar that forced the Mandalorian star to submit.
Social media platforms were littered with complaints about the quick ending.
Nobody should have been surprised.
Rousey, an Olympic bronze medalist in judo, made a career of quick endings via armbar. Once again, she quickly took over the situation and applied her craft.
Carano, 44, had to lose 100 pounds to prepare for this fight. At her age, losing that much weight and the simple ageing process was sure to slow down her reflexes. As a fighter known for kick boxing, quickness was a necessary ingredient to offset Rousey’s take down skills. Carano did not have quickness. She attempted a kick and Rousey took advantage in an instant.
I had predicted to a friend that Rousey would win by armbar very quickly. It happened exactly as I envisioned.
But many who do not know the sport, or Rousey and Carano, expected a long drawn-out fight. Sorry, that was never in the cards.
More Fight News
Argentina
Maria Mazzarello (9-2) defeated Lucrecia Belen (6-10-1) by unanimous decision after 10 rounds on Saturday May 16. The South American bantamweight title fight took place in Buenos Aires. Also, super bantam Milagros Ramirez (3-0) knocked out Veronica Nunez (2-7) in the fifth round.
On Saturday May 23, bantams Milagro Rosario (5-0) and Maria Ramirez (1-0-1) meet six rounds at Buenos Aires. Also, super bantams Lujan Martinez (3-1) and Estefania Salerno (0-1) meet four.
Democratic Republic of Congo
On Friday May 22, lightweights Konyi Maki (0-0) and Lydia Kakwavu (0-0) meet four rounds at Goma.
Denmark
Linn Sandstrom (12-4-4) and Katherine Lindenmuth (7-5-1) fought to a majority draw after 10 rounds on Saturday May 16. The flyweight world title fight took place in Brondby.
Egypt
On Saturday May 23, super flyweights Mizuki Hiruta (10-0) and Mai Soliman (10-1) meet 10 rounds for the WBO world title at Giza, Egypt.
France
Anna Bouliez (1-0) beat Maloway Canlers (1-2) by decision after six rounds on Saturday May 16. The super fly fight was held in Parniers.
Clothilde Del Ben (11-4) defeated Camila Vidal (6-5) after eight rounds on Saturday May 16. The super fly match was held in Joinville.
Margaux Revois (2-0) won by decision after six rounds versus Lenka Volejnikova (3-6-1) on Saturday May 16. The super feather fight took place in Saint Meloir.
India
On Sunday May 24, minimumweights Ram Bhateri (7-0) and Rajvinder Kaur (0-1) meet six rounds at Fatehabad. Also, lightweights Babita Rani (2-0) and Preeti Chaudhary (0-1) meet four; welters Mansi Budhwar (2-0) and Seena Sabir (0-2) meet four; feathers Shivani Dahiya (3-0) and Janui Janvi (0-1) meet four; lightweights Sweta (0-0) and Akla (0-0) meet four; flyweights Arju Narwal (3-0) and Sumran (0-0) meet four.
Italy
Veronica Tosi (9-2) defeated Elisa Papa (6-1-1) by decision after 10 rounds on Saturday May 16. The bantamweight title fight took place in Rome.
Japan
Hana Tanihara (4-1) won by majority decision over Hanako Adams (3-6-3) after eight rounds on Sunday May 17. The minimumweight fight was held in Tsu.
On Saturday May 23, featherweights Nodoka Funukawa (5-2-1) and Kenbati Muholti (0-0) meet six rounds at Fukuoka. Also, atomweights Eri Sato (2-0-1) and Hatsuki Kawano (1-0) meet four.
Panama
On Friday May 22, bantams Sayda Mosquera (10-7-2) and Luisana Ascanio (6-3-2) meet eight rounds at Panam City. Also, flyweights Isis Wilson (4-0) and Anahomi Jimenez (5-1) meet eight.
Russia
On Saturday May 23, super flyweights Anna Aedma (0-0) and Ziyarat Magomedova (0-0) meet four rounds at Barmaul.
South Africa
Tyla Promnick (6-0) won by majority decision after 10 rounds versus Thobela Nyanda (5-2) on Saturday May 16. The minimumweight fight took place in Kempton Park.
Spain
Carmen Gonzalez (2-0) defeated Rebecca Nagy (0-2) by decision after six rounds on Saturday May 16. The light fly fight took place in Jaen.
Jennifer Fernandez (2-0) defeated Gabriella Mezei (11-39-5) by decision after six rounds on Friday May 15. The super feather fight took place in Cajar. Also, super fly Sandra Munoz (3-0-1) beat Sara Orszagi (3-15) in six.
On Sunday May 24, light flyweights Clara Cortes (1-0) and Andrea Hajnal (0-1) meet six rounds at Madrid. Also, Cristina Navarro (804) and Estefania Matute (11-29) meet six.
Turkey
On Saturday May 23, flyweights Aysima Bastas (3-0) and Aleyna Nigar (2-2) meet four rounds at Istanbul.
United Kingdom
Abbie McKay (3-0) beat Sydney Chambers (0-6) after four rounds on Saturday May 16. The bantam fight took place in Liverpool.
Uruguay
On Saturday May 23, super welters Ailen Cabrera (0-0) and Selene Olguin (1-0) meet four rounds at Canelones.
USA
Jennifer Perella (5-1) beat Kate Radomka (4-9) by decision after six rounds on Saturday May 16. The fly fight took place in Quincy, Mass.
Melisenda Perez (11-7-1) defeated Sonya Dreiling (7-11) by decision after eight rounds on Saturday May 16. The welterweight fight took place in Kansas City Mo.
Brooklyn Barwick (5-1) knocked out Shaniqua Frazier (0-9) in the first round on Saturday May 16. The featherweight fight took place in Colombia, South Carolina.
Brianna Castillo (3-0) beat Fayeda An (0-3-1) by majority decision after four rounds on Friday May 15. The bantamweight fight took place in Long Beach, Calif.
On Friday May 22, super welters Brooke Mullen (2-0) and Destiny Cameron (0-1) meet four rounds at Philadelphia, Pa.
On Saturday May 23, atomweights Amanda Sendejo (2-1) and Amarlis Adorno (1-18) meet four rounds at San Antonio, Texas.
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