Ryuya Yamanaka: record, next fight and profile →
Former WBO minimumweight champion Ryuya Yamanaka announced his retirement from boxing on medical grounds Friday after being diagnosed with bleeding around the brain. The 23-year-old received the diagnosis after being taken to the hospital following his unsuccessful title defense against Filipino Vic Saludar in Kobe in July.
Ryuya Yamanaka was unable to retain his WBO minimumweight title on Friday night, relinquishing the crown to Filipino challenger Vic Saludar in a unanimous decision. Yamanaka (16-3, five knockouts) started his second title defense at Kobe’s Central Gym strongly and appeared to get the better of Saludar (18-3, 10 KOs) in the early rounds.
Portopia Hotel, Kobe - WBO minimumweight world champion Ryuya Yamanaka (16-2, 5 KOs) retained his world title with an eight round TKO over Moises Calleros (28-8-1, 16 KOs) of Mexico, who was unable to continue after taking a pounding during the contest.