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Takashi Miura is set to make the fourth defense of his junior lightweighe belt, while Billy Dib guns for the upset on the road and his second title reign in as many weight classes. In chief support, former two-division champ Akira Yaegashi climbs up the scales after an ill-advised move in the opposite direction nearly ended his days as a relevant fighter at the title level.
It's clear that the May 1 bill in Tokyo is loaded with plenty of recognizable names—including 2012 Olympic Gold medalist and aspiring middleweight prospect Ryota Murata. All fighters made weight for the show, with its principle attractions airing live on Fuji TV in Japan.
Miura and Dib both came in at the divisional limit of 130 lbs. for their main event battle. Miura (28-2-2, 21KOs) is riding an eight-fight win streak heading into the bout, with his last loss coming versus countryman and de facto junior lightweight king Takashi Uchiyama in Jan. '11, his first bid at a major title. [Click Here To Read More]
It's clear that the May 1 bill in Tokyo is loaded with plenty of recognizable names—including 2012 Olympic Gold medalist and aspiring middleweight prospect Ryota Murata. All fighters made weight for the show, with its principle attractions airing live on Fuji TV in Japan.
Miura and Dib both came in at the divisional limit of 130 lbs. for their main event battle. Miura (28-2-2, 21KOs) is riding an eight-fight win streak heading into the bout, with his last loss coming versus countryman and de facto junior lightweight king Takashi Uchiyama in Jan. '11, his first bid at a major title. [Click Here To Read More]