Life of boxer Daisuke Naito to be dramatized

Current WBC flyweight champion Daisuke Naito will have his autobiography turned into a television drama. TBS plans to air the show, titled “Naito Daisuke Monogatari: Ijimerareko no Champion Belt,” on July 28. Actor Atsushi Ito will star as Naito.

The drama depicts Naito’s life, from being a bullied child in school and being a shut-in after graduation, to deciding to become a pro boxer and working towards his current level of success.

For the role, Ito trained at Naito’s gym starting last month. However, Naito made sure not to be at the gym during Ito’s practices, and the two finally faced each other in the ring for a practice match. Naturally, Naito won the fight, but the boxer said he was surprised, even saying that Ito is in better shape than himself.

Source:
Sankei Sports