Tenshin Nasukawa Spotted on a Nighttime Running Date with Stunning Younger Dancer

A partner who spends every spare moment together.

“Hah, hah, hah…”

In late September, a man ran quietly through the city at night, wiping away beads of sweat. Despite having trained hard at the gym during the day, he continued his workouts at home. This determined individual is prodigy Tenshin Nasukawa (26), who has maintained an undefeated career since transitioning to boxing.

“With a record of 42 wins in 42 kickboxing matches and 4 wins in mixed martial arts, he is a genius who knows no defeat. He has continued his undefeated streak in boxing, which he began challenging in 2023, and on October 14, he achieved a remarkable victory in his first title match, the WBO Asia-Pacific Bantamweight Championship. His impressive journey on this new stage seems poised to continue” (Sports Paper Reporter).

On this day, Nasukawa wore a light blue T-shirt featuring the famous quote from former Italian soccer star bad boy Mario Balotelli: “WHY ALWAYS ME?” However, what stood out more than the shirt was the presence of a blonde beauty riding a bicycle behind him, watching over him like a dedicated trainer.

During the nearly one-hour run, they smiled and chatted every time they stopped at a traffic signal. Though it was likely a crucial training period with just three weeks until the title fight on October 14, their vibe resembled more of a running date than a grueling workout. The two then returned to Nasukawa’s home.

Who is this person that Nasukawa spends precious moments with before such an important match?

“She is a 24-year-old dancer known as A. She resembles actress Riisa Naka and has an active personality. As the eldest daughter of a family of artists—her younger brother LEX and sister LANA are hugely popular young rappers—she is considered one of the promising artists to watch in the future” (Entertainment Industry Insider).

A sauna date for a sleepover

Two individuals from different stages, a popular fighter and a rising dancer. Their connection reportedly stems from Nasukawa’s long-standing interest in rap.

“Nasukawa has loved hip-hop and rap for a long time and has a wide network of friends in that scene. His passion led him to participate as an MC at a rap event held during the halftime of the Asakura vs. Mayweather match in September 2022. It was there that he met her brother, LEX.

Through LEX’s introduction, it seems he met A, and their relationship developed around the summer of this year. Since they began dating, they’ve also been close with each other’s siblings, and Nasukawa attended a music festival in September where LEX and his sister, LANA, performed,” said a source close to Nasukawa.

FRIDAY did not only witness the couple on this day. On another day in late September, they were seen returning to Nasukawa’s home together after finishing at the gym.

Around 8 PM, Nasukawa left A at home while he went for a run. Leaving her alone at his place hints at the depth of their relationship.

After finishing his roadwork, Nasukawa changed into a solid black T-shirt that said “Freedom” and stepped out with A. The two then entered a luxurious private sauna in Minato Ward, where they sweated for a full two hours. On the way back, their closeness only grew, with Nasukawa seen wrapping his hand around her waist. When they returned to their love nest, A did not go home even after the last train had passed.

To confirm the nature of their relationship, Nasukawa sent a question to the management office he has a partnership with, and they responded by the deadline with the following:

“We leave his private matters to him.”

An email was also sent to A for comment, but no response was received.

Outside the ring, Nasukawa seems to have the support of a capable corner. There is no doubt that A’s presence played a significant role in his first boxing title victory.

From the October 18-25, 2024 issue of FRIDAY