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Katsunari Takayama Claims Vacant IBO World Minimumweight Title with Victory Over Kha Lu
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 19 Dec 2024
General Santos City, Philippines– Japanese legend and four-time world champion Katsunari Takayama (34-9) triumphed over unbeaten Australian Kha Lu to win the vacant IBO World Minimumweight title at a Sanman Boxing event on December 18 at the Bula Gymnasium. Takayama dominated the fight with relentless volume punching and pressure from the first round through to the twelfth.
In undercard action, former two-time interim world champion Reymart Gaballo stopped James Pagaling in the third round, sending him to the canvas twice during the bout.
Former world title challenger Vince Paras delivered an impressive performance, dropping and stopping tough veteran Anthony Gilbuela in the fourth round. Dave
Apolinario made a successful return, winning by unanimous decision against Jeny Boy Boca after six rounds, weighing in at 114 lbs.
Full Undercard Results:
10 Rounds Super Bantamweight
Gabriel Santisima stopped Ponciano Rimandiman in the 4th round.
8 Rounds Super Bantamweight
Alex Santisima won by TKO in the 3rd round against Ryan Rey Ponteras.
6 Rounds Flyweight
Abubakar Yanon stopped Ernesto Camiguing in the 3rd round.
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