Masamichi Yabuki wins WBC Junior Flyweight Title In Stunner
September 22, 2021
Masamichi Yabuki is the new junior flyweight champion after defeating Kenshiro Tejari. Tejari had been the world champion for the last 4 years. The fight took place in
Kyoto, Japan. After 4 rounds Yabuki was ahead on the scorecards 40-36, 40-36, 38-38 (WBC open scoring use in Japan). The end came in round 10 when a left right combination
rocked Tejari. With Tejari pinned on the ropes, Yabuki continued to let his
hands go until referee Yuji Fukuchi stopped the fight.