Weights from Montreal

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Femke Hermans 152.9 vs. Mary Spencer 153.4
(IBF female super welterweight title)

Erik Bazinyan 166.4 vs. Ronald Ellis 167.1
(NABF/NABA super middleweight title)

Leila Beaudoin 129.9 vs. Estrella Valverde 129.8
Jose Lopez 148.3 vs. Christopher Guerrero 149.5
Luca Spadaccini 175.8 vs. Mehmet Nadir Unal 177.8
David Benitez 173.6 vs. Imam Khataev 176.6
Jesus Solis Reyes 133.3 vs. Jhon Orobio 134.4
Wilkens Mathieu 167.2 vs. Cäsar Lopez Romo 164.3

Venue: Cabaret du Casino de Montréal
Promoter: Eye of the Tiger
TV: ESPN+

Femke Hermans 152.9 vs. Mary Spencer 153.4 (IBF female super welterweight title) Erik Bazinyan 166.4 vs. Ronald Ellis 167.1 (NABF/NABA super middleweight title) Leila Beaudoin 129.9 vs. Estrella Valverde 129.8…
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WBC promotes dignity of women with boxing

By Mauricio Sulaimán
President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán

The world is united in prayers for peace, following the terrible events of this past weekend in the never-ending cycle of conflict between Israel and Palestine. More war, in addition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, bringing death, destruction, chaos and grief. This violence impacts the daily life of families, schools, livelihoods, and generations in every way imaginable. The only thing we can do is ensure that harmony and unity prevail in our close circles. Let’s all pray for peace in the world, to end the cowardly attacks to innocent people and civilians, to end brutality and chaos and stop terrorism. Continue reading “WBC promotes dignity of women with boxing”

By Mauricio Sulaimán President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán The world is united in prayers for peace, following the terrible events of this past weekend in the…
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BoMac released from UK jail

Elite boxing trainer Brian “Bomac” McIntyre has avoided the usual five-year minimum jail term for possessing a gun in the UK. Judge Nicholas Dean acknowledged that the case had “exceptional circumstances” and that the gun was brought into the country accidentally and sentenced BoMac to a 20 month jail term, suspended for two years. Among those testifying on BoMac’s behalf was undisputed welterweight champion Terence Crawford. BoMac is reportedly already headed back to Omaha, Nebraska.

Elite boxing trainer Brian “Bomac” McIntyre has avoided the usual five-year minimum jail term for possessing a gun in the UK. Judge Nicholas Dean acknowledged that the case had “exceptional…
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Women demand 12 round fights

A group of current and retired women boxers are demanding twelve round bouts with three-minute rounds for championship fights. Currently women’s bouts generally max out at ten, two-minute rounds, although the upcoming Serrano-Ramos bout will be contested with 12/3. As such, Serrano’s undisputed women’s featherweight title will not be on the line although some organizations will certainly sanction the bout.

“As women, we have had to fight inch by inch to earn the same equity and respect freely awarded to men. In our sport, we have made progress, but there is still far to go. For too long, we have been underpromoted and undercompensated. This has finally started to change as all of us have proven that women’s boxing captures the attention of sports fans and creates moments the world will never forget – – and we create these moments despite how rarely we are afforded the same time and opportunity to showcase our skill as our male counterparts. Continue reading “Women demand 12 round fights”

A group of current and retired women boxers are demanding twelve round bouts with three-minute rounds for championship fights. Currently women’s bouts generally max out at ten, two-minute rounds, although…
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36th Annual WBO Congress kicks off in DR

By David Finger

The 36th annual WBO Congress kicked off Monday (October 9th) at the Convention Center located at the All-Inclusive Barceló Bávaro Palace Hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

The event opened Monday morning with the ever popular golf tournament and concluded that evening with the welcome reception back at the Convention Center. Business will start on Tuesday morning at with the ABC referees seminar and the WBO executive meeting both scheduled to kick off at 8AM. Also scheduled to kick off tomorrow morning is the opening ceremony which also will take place at the Barceló Bávaro Convention Center.

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By David Finger The 36th annual WBO Congress kicked off Monday (October 9th) at the Convention Center located at the All-Inclusive Barceló Bávaro Palace Hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.…
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Zhang, Joyce passed 13 doping tests this year

Both WBO interim heavyweight champion Zhilei Zhang and former interim champion Joe Joyce have successfully completed the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) testing process for their rematch, which was held in London on September 23rd. All tests for both men returned negative results. Between the two fights, Zhang passed eleven VADA tests, with two additional ones conducted by the British Boxing Board of Control. Joyce underwent a similar number of examinations. The two Olympic silver medalists weighed a combined 568 pounds when they entered the Wembley Arena ring, where the left-handed Zhang emerged victorious in round three with a one-punch, right hook knockout. The right-handed KO violently confirmed the April result in which Zhang’s left hand was responsible for closing Joyce’s eye for a sixth-round technical knockout. Continue reading “Zhang, Joyce passed 13 doping tests this year”

Both WBO interim heavyweight champion Zhilei Zhang and former interim champion Joe Joyce have successfully completed the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) testing process for their rematch, which was held in…
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Weights from New York City

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Photo: Stephanie Trapp/Boxinginsider

Cletus Seldin 142.4 vs. Patrick Okine 137.2
Michael Hughes 143.4 vs. Nelson Morales 147.8
Christina Cruz 114.2 vs. Josefina Vega 111.2
Christian Otero 138.8 vs. Carlos Marrero 136.8
Famous Wilson 163.8 vs. Derrick Vann 166.6

Venue: Sony Hall, NYC
Promoter: Boxinginsider
TV: Boxinginsider YouTube Channel

Cletus Seldin 142.4 vs. Patrick Okine 137.2 Michael Hughes 143.4 vs. Nelson Morales 147.8 Christina Cruz 114.2 vs. Josefina Vega 111.2 Christian Otero 138.8 vs. Carlos Marrero 136.8 Famous Wilson…
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Fight Week

Interesting Saturday this week with two big world title fights.

Showtime has a great match with recently elevated WBO super welterweight champion Tim Tszyu (23-0, 17 KOs) making his first world title defense against upset artist Brian Mendoza (22-2, 16 KOs) from the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia. Mendoza is coming off a spectacular KO win over previously unbeaten Sebastian Fundora.

ESPN counters with a middleweight title unification between WBO champion Zhanibek Alimkhanuly (14-0, 9 KOs) and IBF champ Vincenzo Gualtieri (21-0-1, 9 KOs) from the brand new Fort Bend Community Center in Rosenberg, Texas. Unbeaten lightweight Keyshawn Davis will also see action.

Also that night, DAZN has a $54.99 PPV featuring the return of Tommy Fury (9-0, 4 KOs) against YouTuber KSI. In the co-feature, Logan Paul boxes MMA fighter Dillon Danis. This streams from the AO Arena in Manchester, England.

Interesting Saturday this week with two big world title fights. Showtime has a great match with recently elevated WBO super welterweight champion Tim Tszyu (23-0, 17 KOs) making his first…
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Matchroom wins Akhmadaliev-Gonzalez purse bid

Matchroom Boxing won the promotional rights for the WBA super bantamweight eliminator bout between Uzbekistan’s Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Mexico’s Kevin Gonzalez, which was held this Monday morning via zoom. Matchroom got the promotional rights after offering $120,000 for the fight between the number one and the number two ranked boxers.

As stated in the rules of the pioneer body, Matchroom gave three options to carry out the fight, December 9 in San Francisco, December 16 in Arizona, and December 23 in Abu Dhabi.

The signed contracts for the bout must be sent to the WBA Championships Committee within 20 days from the time of the bidding, so they should be received by October 29. As provided in such cases, the purse split will be 50% for each fighter and the fight must take place between November 23, 2023 and January 9, 2024.

Matchroom Boxing won the promotional rights for the WBA super bantamweight eliminator bout between Uzbekistan’s Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Mexico’s Kevin Gonzalez, which was held this Monday morning via zoom. Matchroom…
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SA bantamweight champion Malindi dies

By Ron Jackson

Reigning South African bantamweight champion Ronald “King” Malindi died on Saturday after having spent nearly two months in the Helen Joseph Hospital, where he had been admitted after being shot in the head and chest in the Westbury Township.

The 29-year-old fighter who was a taxi driver lived in Brixton and was originally from Tshakhuma outside of Thohoyandou. Continue reading “SA bantamweight champion Malindi dies”

By Ron Jackson Reigning South African bantamweight champion Ronald “King” Malindi died on Saturday after having spent nearly two months in the Helen Joseph Hospital, where he had been admitted…
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Rozicki-Durodola WBC final eliminator Dec 2

Dan Otter (Three Lions Promotions) will present a 12-round WBC cruiserweight final eliminator contest between former WBC world title challengers Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (19-1, 18 KOs) and Nigeria’s Olanrewaju “God’s Power” Durodola (43-9, 39 KOs). The clash will talke place Saturday, December 2nd at The Emera Centre Stadium in Sydney, NS Canada.
The winner will become the mandatory challenger of the world champion.

The cruiserweight title, which was vacated by Badou Jack, will be contested by WBC ranked #1 Noel Gevor Mikaelyan (26-2-0, 11 KOs) and former WBC world titleholder and WBC ranked #2 Ilunga Junior Makabu (29-3, 25 KOs) on November 4th in Miami, Florida. Continue reading “Rozicki-Durodola WBC final eliminator Dec 2”

Dan Otter (Three Lions Promotions) will present a 12-round WBC cruiserweight final eliminator contest between former WBC world title challengers Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (19-1, 18 KOs) and Nigeria’s Olanrewaju…
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GIANT Shigeoka Brothers Photo Gallery

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Photos: Sumio Yamada

Check out this GIANT photo gallery from the historic card in Tokyo where brothers Ginjiro Shigeoka and Yudai Shigeoka both claimed world titles + Dlamini-Kameda.

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Photos: Sumio Yamada Check out this GIANT photo gallery from the historic card in Tokyo where brothers Ginjiro Shigeoka and Yudai Shigeoka both claimed world titles + Dlamini-Kameda.

Zurdo: This is a new beginning for me

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Photo: Golden Boy Promotions / Cris Esqueda

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez commented on his successful debut as a cruiserweight on Saturday night at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

“This is a new beginning for me,” said Ramirez. “I came back stronger, faster and I came forward. I was a lot smarter in the ring. I think it was a great performance for me. I don’t have anything to say except thank you, Joe Smith, I think he’s a great fighter and tough opponent. I wish him all the best. We had to take care of business in the ring. I felt like I was ahead on the cards. I never took any chances because he has heavy hands and brings a lot of heat to the ring.”

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez commented on his successful debut as a cruiserweight on Saturday night at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. “This is a new beginning for me,” said Ramirez. “I…
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Takesako stops Ma, wins vacant OPBF 160lb belt

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By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Naoki Fukuda

Former OPBF/WBO AP middleweight champ Kazuto Takesako (16-1-1, 15 KOs), 160, regained the vacant OPBF (Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation) belt by chalking up a fine TKO victory over Korean Woo-Hyun Ma (6-2, 3 KOs), 158.75, at 0:53 of the tenth round in a scheduled twelve on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan. Having suffered his first defeat at the hand of unbeaten world-rated Meiirim Nursultanov of Kazakhstan via eighth round stoppage in Korea this April, Takesako faced the Korean early starter who aggressively took the initiative, leading on the open scoring after the fourth: 39-37 twice, 38-38. Takesako, however, started his engine late from the fifth, dropping Ma three times in rounds five, six and eight. The 32-year-old game Japanese puncher finally caught up with the durable Korean, 27, and floored him with a fusillade of punches with the ref’s prompt intervention in the fatal tenth. Continue reading “Takesako stops Ma, wins vacant OPBF 160lb belt”

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Naoki Fukuda Former OPBF/WBO AP middleweight champ Kazuto Takesako (16-1-1, 15 KOs), 160, regained the vacant OPBF (Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation) belt by chalking…
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Results From Mayhem in Martinsburg, WV

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman

Bryant Pappas’ Valid Boxing LLC put on an entertaining card at the Berkeley Recreation Center in Martinsburg, WV Saturday night. Seven pro and one amateur bouts thrilled the fans, with several Mountaineer boxers on the card. Kudos to matchmaer Brian Dillon as there were upsets, close calls and thrilling KOs, something to satisfy every boxing fan’s palate.

Super welter Christopher Trae “Lights Out” Stout, Frametown, WV, locked horns with Seattle, WA born Izaiah “Ice-T” Vargas in the main event. Continue reading “Results From Mayhem in Martinsburg, WV”

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman Bryant Pappas’ Valid Boxing LLC put on an entertaining card at the Berkeley Recreation Center in Martinsburg, WV Saturday night. Seven pro and one amateur bouts…
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Zurdo defeats Smith in WBA eliminator

In a WBA cruiserweight eliminator, Zurdo Ramirez (45-1, 30 KOs) scored a ten round unanimous decision against Joe Smith Jr. (28-5, 22 KOs) from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Ramirez moved well and outboxed Smith over the first half of the fight. Smith rallied down the stretch, but it was too little, too late. Scores were 99-91 3x.

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Photo: Golden Boy Promotions / Cris Esqueda

WBA #7, WBO #9 super middleweight Bek “The Bully” Melikuziev (13-1, 10 KOs) broke down and stopped 6’4 Alantez “SlyAza” Fox (28-5-1, 13 KOs) to retain his WBA Intercontinental title. Melikuziev, a 2016 Olympic silver medalist, dropped Fox to a knee in round four and got a referee’s stoppage with his follow-up barrage. Time was 2:44.
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Photo: Golden Boy Promotions / Cris Esqueda

Unbeaten light heavyweight Darius “DFG” Fulghum (8-0, 8 KOs) destroyed Alan Campa (18-9, 12 KOs) in the first round. Body shots finished Campa. Time was 2:58.

Unheralded super welterweight Jose Sanchez (14-3-1, 4 KOs) upset previously unbeaten Eric Tudor (9-1, 6 KOs) by eight round unanimous decision. Sanchez gave Tudor all he could handle to win 78-74, 77-75, 77-75.

In a WBA cruiserweight eliminator, Zurdo Ramirez (45-1, 30 KOs) scored a ten round unanimous decision against Joe Smith Jr. (28-5, 22 KOs) from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of…
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Canelo’s IBF mandatory Scull victorious

IBF #1 super middleweight William Scull (21-0, 9 KOs) shut out Cristian Fabian Rios (23-19-3, 7 KOs) over six one-sided rounds on Saturday night at the Stadthalle in Falkensee, Germany (a suburb of Berlin). Scores 60-53 3x. Scull is staying sharp while he waits for his mandatory shot against undisputed champion Canelo Alvarez.

Other Results:
Haro Matevosyan W12 Mirko Natalizi (super welterweight)
Dusan Veletic TKO7 Erik Pfeifer (heavyweight)
Thomas Piccirillo W12 Marten Arsumanjan

IBF #1 super middleweight William Scull (21-0, 9 KOs) shut out Cristian Fabian Rios (23-19-3, 7 KOs) over six one-sided rounds on Saturday night at the Stadthalle in Falkensee, Germany…
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Iglesias crushes Reis in four

IBO super middleweight champion Osleys Iglesias (9-0, 8 KOs) knocked out previously unbeaten Artur Reis (11-1, 8 KOs) in the fourth round on Saturday night at the Maritim Hotel in Magdeburg, Germany. After dropping Reis in round one, Iglesias upped the pressure in round four and started teeing off. A left hook crumpled Reis to end it.

Other Results:
Roman Fress TKO3 Milosav Savic (cruiserweight)

IBO super middleweight champion Osleys Iglesias (9-0, 8 KOs) knocked out previously unbeaten Artur Reis (11-1, 8 KOs) in the fourth round on Saturday night at the Maritim Hotel in…
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Wood scores spectacular KO, retains title

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In an all-British world title clash, WBA featherweight champion Leigh Wood (28-3, 17 KOs) knocked out former two-time IBF champ Josh Warrington (31-3-1, 8 KOs) in round seven on Saturday night at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. Warrington had it going his way until round seven when Wood connected with a right hook that staggered Warrington. A barrage of punches from Wood then dropped Warrington and left him unable to continue.

In an all-British world title clash, WBA featherweight champion Leigh Wood (28-3, 17 KOs) knocked out former two-time IBF champ Josh Warrington (31-3-1, 8 KOs) in round seven on Saturday…
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Conlan returns Dec 2

Two-time featherweight world title challenger Michael Conlan (18-2, 9 KOs) returns to the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to take on former European and Commonwealth beltholder Jordan Gill (27-2-1, 8 KOs) on December 2, live worldwide on DAZN.

Conlan has linked up with trainer Pedro Diaz and will return at super featherweight. He has two straight KO losses in world title fights against Luis Alberto Lopez and Leigh Wood.

Two-time featherweight world title challenger Michael Conlan (18-2, 9 KOs) returns to the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to take on former European and Commonwealth beltholder Jordan Gill (27-2-1,…
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Harper-Braekhus ends in draw

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WBA female super welterweight champion Terri Harper (13-1-2, 6 KOs) and 42-year-old former undisputed welter champ Cecilia Braekhus (37-2-1, 9 KOs) battled to a ten round draw on Saturday night on the Wood-Warrington undercard at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. In a fight that never headed up, scores were 97-93 Harper, 95-95, 95-95. Harper retained her WBA belt and the WBO belt remained vacant.

Other Results:
Kieron Conway TKO6 Linus Udofia (middleweight)
Hopey Price TKO12 Connor Coghill (featherweight)

WBA female super welterweight champion Terri Harper (13-1-2, 6 KOs) and 42-year-old former undisputed welter champ Cecilia Braekhus (37-2-1, 9 KOs) battled to a ten round draw on Saturday night…
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Coolwell destroys Beltran

Australian featherweight sensation Dana “Deadly” Coolwell captured the WBA Oceania title on Saturday night with a systematic beat down of Angelo “Axe Boy” Beltran at Club Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast. Coolwell dominated his opponent, breaking him down systemically before stopping him with a brutal body assault. Beltran slumped to the canvas and was counted out by referee John Watson at 2:48 of round seven.

Beltran gave a willing account of himself, launching left hooks and right hands but Coolwell was too crafty, boxing behind a lethal jab and savage body attack. The win should catapult the now 12-2, 8 KO Coolwell into the world rankings. Continue reading “Coolwell destroys Beltran”

Australian featherweight sensation Dana “Deadly” Coolwell captured the WBA Oceania title on Saturday night with a systematic beat down of Angelo “Axe Boy” Beltran at Club Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast. Coolwell…
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Dlamini edges Kameda in IBF eliminator

By Joe Koizumi

South African Lerato Dlamini (20-2, 11 KOs), 125.5, eked out a split decision (116-112 twice, 113-115 against him) over formerly two-division champ Tomoki Kameda (40-4, 22 KOs), 125.75, over twelve see-saw rounds on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan. It was ballyhooed as an IBF eliminator to decide the #2 mandatory contender, and it was such a competitive contest that both speedsters kept swapping fast jabs and combinations all the way. The tenth saw Dlamini hitting the deck, but it was ruled as a slip and was verified by a video replay afterward. Tomoki, three years his senior at 32, accelerated his attack down the stretch, but it might not be enough to overcome his early deficits on points.

Promoter: KWORLD3 (AKA Kameda) Promotions.

By Joe Koizumi South African Lerato Dlamini (20-2, 11 KOs), 125.5, eked out a split decision (116-112 twice, 113-115 against him) over formerly two-division champ Tomoki Kameda (40-4, 22 KOs),…
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Yudai Shigeoka tops Pradabsri, wins WBC 105lb belt

By Joe Koizumi

Unbeaten Japanese southpaw, WBC interim minimum champ Yudai Shigeoka (8-0, 5 KOs), 105, scored a nearly shutout decision (119-109 twice, 117-111) over defending WBC full ruler Panya Pradabsri (40-2, 24 KOs), 105, from Thailand, over twelve fast-moving rounds on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan.

Historically it was the second achievement that brothers acquire world belts in the same category in the same promotion, following Charlo brothers in Las Vegas in May 2016.

Yudai, three years his senior at 25, dethroned the formidable titlist just an hour after his younger brother Ginjiro, 23, did the same to IBF titleholder Daniel Valladares. Yudai, from the start, dominated the contest with his aggressiveness despite Panya’s occasional retaliation. The open scoring system indicated Yudai leading after the fourth—all 39-37 and after eighth—all 79-73. Yudai maintained the pressure to the still game and gallant champ, winning almost every round. Panya, 32, failed to score his fifth defense of the WBC belt, but he showed his heart and durability against the fast-rising southpaw puncher. The referee was Steve St. German (Canada).

By Joe Koizumi Unbeaten Japanese southpaw, WBC interim minimum champ Yudai Shigeoka (8-0, 5 KOs), 105, scored a nearly shutout decision (119-109 twice, 117-111) over defending WBC full ruler Panya…
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Ginjiro Shigeoka halts Valladares for IBF 105lb belt

By Joe Koizumi

Unbeaten Japanese southpaw, IBF interim minimum champ Ginjiro Shigeoka (10-0-1NC, 8 KOs), 105, impressively halted IBF full titlist Daniel Valladares (27-4-1-1NC, 15 KOs), 105, at 2:15 of the fifth round to unify the IBF belts on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan.

Ginjiro quickly decked Daniel with a southpaw left in the first round to take the initiative. Sweeping all rounds, the Japanese lefty, 23, badly shook up the Mexican, 29, again with a solid left and swarmed over him with a flurry of punches to prompt the referee Charlie Fitch (US) to declare a well-received halt.

All the judges had Ginjiro leading on points: identically 40-34. They had once exchanged gloves to a technical draw with Valladares unable to go on due to an accidental butt. In their anticipated rematch Ginjiro finally seized the unified belts with a fine TKO victory.

By Joe Koizumi Unbeaten Japanese southpaw, IBF interim minimum champ Ginjiro Shigeoka (10-0-1NC, 8 KOs), 105, impressively halted IBF full titlist Daniel Valladares (27-4-1-1NC, 15 KOs), 105, at 2:15 of…
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