Saemi Hanagata and Eri Matsuda Battle to a Draw in Tokyo; champ retires By Yuriko Miyata Nothing is better for a world champion than completing their career on the throne. IBF atomweight champion Saemi Hanagata has just made it. Hanagata (16-7-5, 7KOs) retained her title for the second time by a majority draw (93-97, […]
Saemi Hanagata Wins in Tokyo, Miyo Yoshida in Kagoshima By Yuriko Miyata A couple of important fights took place in Japan as Saemi Hanagata honored her namesake by winning a world title in Tokyo and Miyo Yoshida made a defense in Kagoshima, Japan. After six years, endurance and hard work finally […]
WBO Champ Nao Ikeyama and Hanagata Fight to a Draw Again in Tokyo By Yuriko Miyata Championships are not easy to defend, or to capture. That is why they are very valuable and precious. At the age of 47 years and 10 months, WBO atomweight champion Nao Ikeyama barely kept the belt in her hand […]