Toshiyuki Igarashi: record, next fight and profile →
Former beltholder Edgar Sosa (46-7, 28KOs) has received the pleasant news that Japan's Toshiayuki Igarashi (16-1, 10KOs), the WBC's flyweight champion, is interested in facing him. Igarashi recently captured the title with a close points win over Filipino Sonny Boy Jaro. It has been revealed that an offer is on the table for a potential November clash in Japan.
Takashi Uchiyama attempts the fifth defense of his alphabet 130 lb. title as he faces visiting Filipino challenger Michael Farenas on Monday evening in Saitama, Japan. The card is a title fight doubleheader of Japan versus Philippines. The co-feature saw Sonny Boy Jaro's unexpected flyweight title reign end in its very first defense, suffering a split decision at the hands of Toshiyuki Igarashi. Jaro won 116-112 on one card, but scores of 115-113 and 116-112 in favor of Igarashi crown a new lineal champion in the flyweight division.