Melvin Jerusalem Triumphs Again: Retains WBC Minimumweight Title in Intense Rematch Against Yudai Shigeoka
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Filipino boxer Melvin Jerusalem successfully defended his WBC world minimumweight title for the second time, defeating Japan's Yudai Shigeoka via unanimous decision in their rematch held at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Japan. Jerusalem, showcasing his remarkable conditioning, dominated the fight with continuous flurries and resilience against body shots. Despite Shigeoka's aggressive attempts, he couldn't land a decisive blow, and all three judges scored the bout in Jerusalem's favor after twelve rounds. This victory improved Jerusalem's record to 24-3 with 12 knockouts, while Shigeoka's record fell to 9-2 with 5 knockouts.
Key Points
Melvin Jerusalem successfully defended his WBC world minimumweight title against Yudai Shigeoka in a rematch.
The fight took place at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Japan, and ended in a unanimous decision in favor of Jerusalem after twelve rounds.
Jerusalem demonstrated superior conditioning and resilience, throwing flurries and absorbing body shots throughout the match.
Shigeoka was unable to land a significant blow despite his aggressive approach.
The judges' scorecards were 119-109, 118-110, and 116-112, all in favor of Jerusalem.
Jerusalem's record improved to 24-3 with 12 knockouts, while Shigeoka's record dropped to 9-2 with 5 knockouts.
This was Jerusalem's second successful title defense, following a win against Luis Castillo in Mandaluyong.
