Hozumi Hasegawa Reveals Secret Behind World Title Support; Messenger Kuroda's 'Fate' in Hirakata Exposed

The popular Osaka-based variety show 'Ossampo,' featuring strong-willed personalities walking the streets, took place in Hirakata City. The cast—comedian Messenger Kuroda, former boxing world champion Hozumi Hasegawa, and former politician Toru Hashimoto—explored the local charms and shared personal secrets.

The group started at 'Hirakata Park,' visiting the new 'Planet Aqua Port' aquarium, which opened last October. While viewing 200 species of aquatic life, the conversation shifted to Kuroda's typical blunt remarks about the facility's budget and costs.

While strolling through the historic streets, they visited 'MEKEARISA,' a handmade bag shop. While browsing, Kuroda revealed a surprising personal connection to Hirakata: he met his wife during a TV shoot at a local mall years ago. 'If I hadn't come to Hirakata for that shoot, I wouldn't be married today,' he reflected, highlighting the city as the birthplace of his marriage.

At 'Yahataya,' a sake shop with 320 years of history, the discussion turned deeper. Hasegawa spoke about his wife's essential role during his boxing career. He revealed that 46 days before his final fight, he suffered a serious thumb fracture. It was his wife's sharp, motivating words that changed his mindset, leading him to a dramatic KO victory. He admitted that without her support, he never would have become a champion.

The episode concluded with Hasegawa sharing his unexpected future ambitions a decade after retirement, drawing sharp comedic rebuttals from Kuroda.