Neigo Katono

is a Japanese kickboxer. He is the current K-1 Bantamweight Champion

As of August 2026, Katono was ranked as the 8th best -53kg kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.

Career Krush Katono made his Krush debut on August 18, 2024, at Krush 164. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

On October 25, 2024, Katono faced Ryu Ohira at Krush 166. He won the fight by third round knckout.

On August 23, 2025, Katono entered a tournament for the vacant Krush Flyweight Championship at Krush 179. He faced Toranosuke Higashi in a bout serving as the quarterfinal and won by extension round unanimous decision.

On October 25, 2025, Katono rematched Minagi at Krush 181 as the semifinal of the Krush Flyweight championship tournament. He won the fight by first round knockout.

On December 19, 2025, Katono faced Ryuki Yasuo at Krush 183 for the vacant Krush Flyweight Championship. He won the fight by third round knockout.

K-1 Katono made his K-1 debut at K-1 Genki 2026 on April 10, 2026, against Yusei Shirahata. He won the fight via majority decision.

On July 20, 2026, Katono challenged Issei Ishii for his K-1 Bantamweight title at K-1 Dontaku 2026. He won the fight by second round technical knockout.

Championships and accomplishments K-1 2026 K-1 Bantamweight (-53 kg) Champion

Krush 2025 Krush Flyweight (-51.5kg) Champion

Fight record