Thai champion Eagle Kyowa is lifed by sumo wrestler Chiyotaikai, celebrates after defeating challenger Rodel Mayol of Philippines in the WBC Minimum weight title bout.
TOKYO — Eagle Kyowa of Thailand successfully defended his WBC 105-pound title Saturday with a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Rodel Mayol of the Philippines.
Kyowa took the final five rounds and floored Mayol in the last round to win 115-112, 114-113, 117-110 on the judges’ cards. The Thai trailed early but scored with his left hand late in the 12-round bout.
Kyowa, who is based in Japan, improved to 16-1 with six knockouts. It was Mayol’s first loss in 23 bouts.
