[Event Report] abc Corporation Produces Special Dialogue Between RIZIN Fighter Ren Hiramoto and Terence Crawford, Realizing Surprise Encouragement for Comeback Fight
abc Corporation produced a special dialogue between mixed martial artist Ren Hiramoto and former professional boxer Terence Crawford. This was planned as a surprise encouragement for Hiramoto's comeback fight and is part of the company's athlete support initiatives.
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abc Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Gen Matsuda; Securities Code: 8783; hereinafter "the Company") held a special dialogue at its headquarters on Friday, May 1, 2026, between mixed martial artist Ren Hiramoto and former American professional boxer Terence Crawford, who recently announced his retirement.
Scene from the special dialogue between Terence Crawford and Ren Hiramoto
1. Background of the Special Dialogue: Surprise Encouragement from an Idolized Legend
Ren Hiramoto is scheduled for his comeback fight, approximately 1 year and 9 months since his match against Mikuru Asakura in July 2024, at "RIZIN.53" Kobe tournament on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
This dialogue was realized as a surprise project, initiated by the Company approaching Mr. Crawford's side after Ren Hiramoto named Mr. Crawford as one of the martial artists he most respects, just before his comeback fight.
Gen Matsuda, the Company's Representative Director, also attended the dialogue, where they discussed the philosophy for fighting on the world's highest stage, the mindset in the world of competition, and their passionate thoughts on the upcoming comeback fight.
Terence Crawford, Ren Hiramoto, Gen Matsuda
2. Profiles
Terence Crawford
An unparalleled five-division world champion from the United States, hailed as "one of the greatest boxers of all time."
[Biography]
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, in 1987. He rose to prominence during his amateur career and made his professional debut in 2008. Armed with exceptional switch-hitting (ambidextrous) technique and a high KO rate, he conquered a total of five weight classes: lightweight, super lightweight, welterweight, super welterweight, and super middleweight.
Notably, he is the only male boxer in history to unify titles across the four major organizations (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) in "three different weight classes (super lightweight, welterweight, and super middleweight)," and has long reigned at the top of the pound-for-pound (PFP: strongest ranking regardless of weight class) rankings. In 2025, he retired undefeated, to the regret of many.
Ren Hiramoto
A new-generation mixed martial artist (MMA fighter), hailed as the "treasure of the combat sports world."
[Biography]
Born in Tokyo in 1998. He began kickboxing in his childhood and, at the young age of 16, won the "K-1 Koshien" in 2014. He was active on the front lines of the K-1 WORLD GP, making a name for himself with his prodigious striking talent, including achieving a shocking 1st-round KO victory against the then-absolute champion Kaew Weerasakreck, the first Japanese fighter to do so.
In 2020, he announced his transition to mixed martial arts (MMA) and joined RIZIN. His outspoken remarks and self-promotion skills on social media garnered explosive support, especially among younger generations. Although he initially struggled to adapt to MMA, he established his unique striking style based on karate after training at the prestigious "Gokikai." In July 2024, he faced Mikuru Asakura in a historic showdown, "Super RIZIN.3," securing a stunning 1st-round KO victory and completing a generational shift.
3. abc Corporation's Initiatives to Support Athletes' Challenges
The Company has continuously supported professional athletes' challenges, including sponsoring combat sports events like RIZIN and supporting female boxer Nanako Suzuki.
This project is part of the Company's athlete support utilizing its unique network. We hope this dialogue will not only provide significant momentum for Ren Hiramoto but also inspire and encourage all young athletes who continue to challenge themselves.
The Company will continue to work towards creating a society where diverse talents and individuality circulate as new value through the sports and entertainment domain.
[Event Outline]
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Venue: abc Corporation (Akasaka Daiichi Building 11F, 4-9-17 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Attendees: Terence Crawford, Ren Hiramoto, Gen Matsuda (Representative Director, abc Corporation)
Interpreter
Content: Special dialogue between Terence Crawford and Ren Hiramoto
Organizer / Planner: abc Corporation
◆About abc Corporation (Securities Code: 8783 Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market) https://abc-chain.com/
abc advocates for "Diversity as Currency." This phrase, our identity and North Star, is a promise for the future society. By making this phrase the guiding principle for our management, business, and creative decisions, we aim to create a "world where those who do good benefit" as a specialized group in currency, with Web3 technology at its core, unconstrained by the frameworks of traditional financial systems.
"Tokenized by abc" also for abc's group company network
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Scene from the special dialogue between Terence Crawford and Ren Hiramoto
1. Background of the Special Dialogue: Surprise Encouragement from an Idolized Legend
Ren Hiramoto is scheduled for his comeback fight, approximately 1 year and 9 months since his match against Mikuru Asakura in July 2024, at "RIZIN.53" Kobe tournament on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
This dialogue was realized as a surprise project, initiated by the Company approaching Mr. Crawford's side after Ren Hiramoto named Mr. Crawford as one of the martial artists he most respects, just before his comeback fight.
Gen Matsuda, the Company's Representative Director, also attended the dialogue, where they discussed the philosophy for fighting on the world's highest stage, the mindset in the world of competition, and their passionate thoughts on the upcoming comeback fight.
Terence Crawford, Ren Hiramoto, Gen Matsuda
2. Profiles
Terence Crawford
An unparalleled five-division world champion from the United States, hailed as "one of the greatest boxers of all time."
[Biography]
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, in 1987. He rose to prominence during his amateur career and made his professional debut in 2008. Armed with exceptional switch-hitting (ambidextrous) technique and a high KO rate, he conquered a total of five weight classes: lightweight, super lightweight, welterweight, super welterweight, and super middleweight.
Notably, he is the only male boxer in history to unify titles across the four major organizations (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) in "three different weight classes (super lightweight, welterweight, and super middleweight)," and has long reigned at the top of the pound-for-pound (PFP: strongest ranking regardless of weight class) rankings. In 2025, he retired undefeated, to the regret of many.
Ren Hiramoto
A new-generation mixed martial artist (MMA fighter), hailed as the "treasure of the combat sports world."
[Biography]
Born in Tokyo in 1998. He began kickboxing in his childhood and, at the young age of 16, won the "K-1 Koshien" in 2014. He was active on the front lines of the K-1 WORLD GP, making a name for himself with his prodigious striking talent, including achieving a shocking 1st-round KO victory against the then-absolute champion Kaew Weerasakreck, the first Japanese fighter to do so.
In 2020, he announced his transition to mixed martial arts (MMA) and joined RIZIN. His outspoken remarks and self-promotion skills on social media garnered explosive support, especially among younger generations. Although he initially struggled to adapt to MMA, he established his unique striking style based on karate after training at the prestigious "Gokikai." In July 2024, he faced Mikuru Asakura in a historic showdown, "Super RIZIN.3," securing a stunning 1st-round KO victory and completing a generational shift.
3. abc Corporation's Initiatives to Support Athletes' Challenges
The Company has continuously supported professional athletes' challenges, including sponsoring combat sports events like RIZIN and supporting female boxer Nanako Suzuki.
This project is part of the Company's athlete support utilizing its unique network. We hope this dialogue will not only provide significant momentum for Ren Hiramoto but also inspire and encourage all young athletes who continue to challenge themselves.
The Company will continue to work towards creating a society where diverse talents and individuality circulate as new value through the sports and entertainment domain.
[Event Outline]
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Venue: abc Corporation (Akasaka Daiichi Building 11F, 4-9-17 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Attendees: Terence Crawford, Ren Hiramoto, Gen Matsuda (Representative Director, abc Corporation)
Interpreter
Content: Special dialogue between Terence Crawford and Ren Hiramoto
Organizer / Planner: abc Corporation
◆About abc Corporation (Securities Code: 8783 Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market) https://abc-chain.com/
abc advocates for "Diversity as Currency." This phrase, our identity and North Star, is a promise for the future society. By making this phrase the guiding principle for our management, business, and creative decisions, we aim to create a "world where those who do good benefit" as a specialized group in currency, with Web3 technology at its core, unconstrained by the frameworks of traditional financial systems.
"Tokenized by abc" also for abc's group company network
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