TOKYO - WBA bantamweight champion Riku Masuda will make his first title defense against former titleholder Seiya Tsutsumi on Nov. 29, organizers said Wednesday.

At a news conference, Masuda, who became champion in July, predicted a third-round knockout victory and said, "I'm feeling pressure, but I'll turn that into strength."

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