| |
|
WBO DOUBLE-HEADER: WEIGHTS FROM TOKYO
By Salven L. Lagumbay
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 12 Jun 2016
Tokyo--The four protagonists for tomorrow's double World Boxing Organization (WBO) female world title bouts breezed through the official weigh-in at the offices of the Japan Boxing Commission today in advance of the title bouts tomorrow at the famed Korakuen Hall here.
Reigning WBO bantamweight women's titlist Naoko Fujioka came in at a trim 117.5 lbs, while compatriot/challenger Go Shindo of the Green Tsuda Gym checked in at 117 3/4 lbs at the official weigh-in supervised by WBO Asia Pacific chairman Leon Panoncillo and witnessed by media and WBO/JBC officials.
Referee for this bout will be Katsuhiko 'Made in Japan' Nakamura, while judges tasked to pen this bout are Takeo Harada (Japan), Danrex Tapdasan (Philippines) and Salven Lagumbay (Philippines).
In the co-featured world title go, reigning WBO atomweight champion Nao Ikeyama of Future Gym tipped the scales at 100 3/4 lbs, while challenger/compatriot Saemi Hanagata came in at 101 3/4 lbs.
Referee is Danrex Tapdasan (Philippines) while judges are Takeo Harada (Japan), Salven Lagumbay (Philippines) and Surat Soikrachang (Thailand).
Both world title bouts will be supervised by WBO Asia Pacific chairman Leon Panoncillo.
Top photo: Defending WBO female bantamweight ruler Naoko Fujioka (red shorts) on the scales ad well as challenger Go Shindo.
Defending her WBO atomweight crown is reigning champ Nao Ikeyama (yellow shirt) against Saemi Hanagata.
Photos by Salven Lagumbay.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Salven L. Lagumbay.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Grandy Twins Celebrate Milestone 18th Birthday, Set to Shine at BiYu Promotions' "Fights Under the Lights" on August 14
, Tue, 28 Jul 2026Sergeev and Lubkovich set for key bouts at WINLINE. IBA.PRO 20 in Naberezhnye Chelny
, Tue, 28 Jul 2026Hard-hitting SEA Games bronze medalist Mark Ashley Fajardo signs with Sanman Boxing
, Tue, 28 Jul 2026THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 27 JULY 2026: Tszyu vs Spence, Return of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury Highlight Busy Week
By Eric Armit, , Tue, 28 Jul 2026The Legacy Continues: Team Durán Prepares for Historic Panama-Mexico Showdown
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Tue, 28 Jul 2026NM Ric Portugalera Tops Hongkong Blitz Chess
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 28 Jul 2026Nurghali gets second shot at Japparbergenov’s bantamweight title at International Boxing Day in Astana
, Tue, 28 Jul 2026Champion's Mindset: Gustavo Trujillo Ready to Defend BKB Heavyweight Title Against Mark O'Neil at BKB 58
, Tue, 28 Jul 2026Spanish boxer Eddine has been Hospitalized in Spain
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Tue, 28 Jul 2026PH football in group C, G
By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 28 Jul 2026PHILBOXING.COM MONDAY ROUNDUP: Tszyu Outclasses Spence in Sydney as "The Truth" Retires; Heavyweight Drama in Pattaya and Jeddah
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing , , Mon, 27 Jul 2026'The Fight Is Signed': Hearn Declares Joshua vs. Fury Secured as Mind Games Begin with 'Landlord' Spoof
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing , , Mon, 27 Jul 2026Chezka Centeno wins 3rd world title by ruling the Oneida WPA Women's World 8-Ball Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 27 Jul 2026CARE conducts 6.5mile open water in Davao Gulf
By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 27 Jul 2026Mise, Arellano rule Davao-Japan golfest
By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 27 Jul 2026Berlanga, Hitchins Win in Zuffa Boxing New York Event
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing , , Mon, 27 Jul 2026World champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay to headline International Boxing Day in Astana
, Mon, 27 Jul 2026Cyrud "The Ferocious" Cabautan Defeats Michael "D' Power Fist" Diaz in Olympus Rising by TWC Amateur MMA Fight
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 27 Jul 2026USA Boxing Earns Four Wins at 2026 Capri Boxing Cup
, Mon, 27 Jul 2026Tim Tszyu Dominates Spence in Wide UD Win as 'The Truth' Formally Retires
By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 26 Jul 2026Joshua Survives Early Knockdowns to Stop Prenga, Clearing Path for Fury Mega-Fight
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing , , Sun, 26 Jul 2026Weigh-In Results - All Set for the Main Event Between Steven Butler and Edgar Berlanga Tomorrow Night in New York City!
, Sun, 26 Jul 2026Team USA Set for Capri Boxing Cup Against Italy on Saturday
, Sun, 26 Jul 2026'The Comeback' Weigh-In results and confirmed Fight Night running order as AJ faces Prenga
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing , , Sat, 25 Jul 2026Errol Spence vs Tim Tszyu: Do or Die Down Under
By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 25 Jul 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
