Jerusalem faces Shigeoka anew in Japan
Source: news.source.sunstar
Melvin Jerusalem will defend his World Boxing Council minimumweight belt against Yudai Shigeoka in a rematch on March 30, 2025, at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Aichi, Japan. Both fighters made weight, with Jerusalem at 104.5 pounds and Shigeoka at 104.3 pounds. Their first fight saw Jerusalem win by a split decision after knocking Shigeoka down twice. Since then, Jerusalem successfully defended his title against Luis Castillo, while Shigeoka won against Samuel Salva. Jerusalem is currently ranked as the second-best minimumweight by Ring Magazine and is one of two Filipino world champions, the other being Pedro Taduran.
Key Points
Melvin Jerusalem will rematch Yudai Shigeoka on March 30, 2025.
The fight is for the World Boxing Council minimumweight belt.
The venue is Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Aichi, Japan.
Jerusalem weighed in at 104.5 pounds, Shigeoka at 104.3 pounds.
Jerusalem won their first fight by split decision after knocking Shigeoka down twice.
Jerusalem defended his title against Luis Castillo, Shigeoka won against Samuel Salva.
Jerusalem is ranked second in minimumweight by Ring Magazine.
Pedro Taduran is the other Filipino world champion.
