Bunka Gym, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan-- WBA super featherweight champ, Takashi Uchiyama (18-0, 15 KOs) stopped Mexican interim WBA super featherweight titlist, Jorge Solis (40-4-2, 29 KOs) in the eleventh round to unify both of the organization's 130 lb. belts. At the time of the knockout, Uchiyama was ahead on all three judges' scorecards: 99-91, 98-92, 98-92. Watch full fight … [Read more...]
Ioka defends against Chalermchai in WBC Strawweight title bout Saturday, December 31st
WBC strawweight titlist, Kazuto Ioka (8-0, 5KOs) will take on Yodgoen Tor Chalermchai (8-0, 4KOs) in his hometown of Osaka, Japan on Saturday, December 31st. Ioka’s professional career began in 2009. Two years later, he won the WBC title belt with a TKO win over Oleydong Sithsamerchai, who is now ranked5th in the world among strawweights. Ioka sent Sithsmerchai to the … [Read more...]
Antonio Diaz Victorious; The Rest of Friday’s Action (Plus Results from Wed. and Thurs.)
Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California-- In his first bout in 20-months, two-time world title challenger, Antonio Diaz (47-6-1, 30KOs), scored a TKO 9 victory over journeyman, Ernesto Zepeda 39-15-4, 34 KOs). Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida-- Fringe welterweight contender, Ed Paredes (27-1-3, 17 KOs), stopped Juliano Ramos (16-5, 13 KOs) in eight … [Read more...]
Pint-Sized Phenom, Ioka Defends Against Hernandez this Wednesday
Japan's Kazuto Ioka (7-0, 5 KOs) looks to make the first defense of his WBC strawweight title against Mexico's Juan Hernandez (18-1, 13 KOs) at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. The 22-year-old Ioka scored the major upset against veteran defending champ, Oleydong Sithsamerchai in February. Prior to that, Ioka had only competed at the national club level in his native Osaka, … [Read more...]