Historic RISE 200 to Feature ISKA World Bantamweight Championship
Djillali Kharroubi Seeks Second ISKA World Title Against Japan’s Ryu Hanaoka
TOKYO, JAPAN – One of the biggest events in Japanese kickboxing history is set to take place on July 7, 2026, as the landmark RISE 200 heads to the legendary Korakuen Hall with an ISKA World Championship serving as one of the night’s featured attractions.
Broadcast live on ABEMA TV, the milestone event will showcase an international world title clash between Djillali Kharroubi (France) and Ryu Hanaoka (Japan) for the ISKA World Bantamweight Kickboxing Championship (55 kg, UKB Rules).
French standout Djillali Kharroubi, the reigning ISKA World Featherweight Champion, will move down in weight in pursuit of history. A victory would make him a two-division ISKA World Champion, adding the bantamweight crown to his existing featherweight world title and further cementing his place among the sport’s elite competitors.
Standing in his way is one of Japan’s top kickboxers, Ryu Hanaoka, the former RISE Flyweight Champion. Fighting before a home crowd at the iconic Korakuen Hall, Hanaoka will be determined to capture ISKA world championship gold and add another prestigious achievement to his career.
The championship matchup promises a compelling contrast of international talent, with Kharroubi bringing world championship experience from Europe while Hanaoka represents the strength of Japan’s renowned kickboxing scene. With both athletes known for their technical skill, speed, and determination, fans can expect an exciting contest worthy of the historic RISE 200 celebration.
As RISE reaches the milestone of its 200th event, the addition of an ISKA World Championship underscores the promotion’s continued commitment to showcasing elite international competition. When the opening bell rings in Tokyo, only one fighter will emerge as the ISKA World Bantamweight Kickboxing Champion, while Kharroubi will attempt to achieve the rare distinction of becoming a two-division ISKA world titleholder.