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NIIDA DOMINATES GEJON IN REMATCH TO RETAIN TITLE
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 02 Sep 2007
Japan's Yutaka Niida pounded out a unanimous-decision victory over Eriberto Gejon of the Philippines to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) minimum-weight title on Saturday.
The bout was a re-match of the September 2005 battle between the pair, in which Niida defeated Gejon by a split decision.
It was Niida's sixth defence of the title he wrested from Noel Arambulet of Venezuela in July 2004, improving his record to 22 wins, including eight KOs, against one defeat and three draws.
Niida became the champion in August 2001, beating Chana Porpaoin of Thailand, but did not defend the title.
Japanese champion Yutaka Niida (R) lands a punch to challenger Eriberto Gejon of the Philippines at the World Boxing Association (WBA) minimumweight title bout in Tokyo September 1, 2007. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN).
Japanese champion Yutaka Niida (C) celebrates with fans after defeating challenger Eriberto Gejon of the Philippines at the World Boxing Association (WBA) minimumweight title bout in Tokyo September 1, 2007. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN)
Top photo: Japan's Yutaka Niida (R) lands a punch to challenger Eriberto Gejon of the Philippines at the World Boxing Association (WBA) minimum weight title bout in Tokyo September 1, 2007. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN)
Niida, fighting in the 105-pound division, won the 12-round bout by scores of 117-112, 117-112 and 117-111.
He improved his record to 22-1-3, including eight knockouts. Gejon dropped to 23-2-1, with 14 KOs.
With reports from wires.
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