When who learned boxing in San Francisco , California , United States since 1906 to bring it to Japan established as the first genuine boxing gym in Shimomeguro , Meguro , Tokyo on December 25 , 1921 , whose father lived in the United States and who aimed at becoming a trading merchant while studying at Rikkyo University , started boxing there under Watanabe 's management . Ogino , a right-handed boxer known by his quick spear-like cross , was recognized as the Japanese junior featherweight champion by Nippon Kentō Club in 1922 . That was one of the first boxing titles in Japan authorized at two weight divisions . His professional record was 8 – 2 ( 1 KO ) with 9 draws , 2 exhibition matches , and one more match whose result is unknown . Since the gym collapsed in the Great Kantō earthquake , Ogino went on a visit to Shanghai , China with three boxers in spite of Watanabe 's objection , in 1924 . That first overseas expedition for Japanese boxers became an opportunity for the birth of Teiken Boxing Gym . Ogino also appeared in the Japan 's first boxing movie in 1926
Great Kantō earthquake
1923 Great Kantō earthquake
Teiken Boxing Gym