Indeed since it is a non-title fight, it isn't that big but it is a very interesting fight since Akaho has floored several Filipino boxers. I think he is not beaten in his fight against Filipino fighter so this is somehow intriguing if Akaho will continue his streak of beating Filipino fighter or Casimero will avenge his fellow Filipinos that loses to Akaho. Take note Akaho last fight was against a Filipino boxer Edrin Dapudong whom he knocked out in the first round last September 3, 2022 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.[1]
Checking Akaho's previous fights against Filipino boxers, I can say that most of those are not even in a good ranking nor being a strong contender.
Different from John Riel Casimero that already proven as one of the strong boxers in the Bantamweight although this match is under the Super Bantamweight Division but should not be a different environment for him.
This will be Akaho's biggest challenge against a Filipino boxer as he is against a former world champion.
It's not that far from the last weight division where Casimero became a champ, he can still move the same and his fighting skills especially his speed is still applicable though the opponents strength might be tougher from this new weight but proper adjustments and enough trainings and sparring may let Casimero to stand out and bring the win.
Akaho maybe win from those past fights against Pilipino fighters, but Casimero is another class. He is a champion before
and he can adjust and possible taking solid punches from his opponent.