Kameda defends WBA bantamweight crown

Kameda defends WBA bantamweight crown

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Japan's Koki Kameda (R) and John Mark Apolinario of the Philippines during the 12th round of their bout at Tokyo Big Sight on July 23, 2013. Kameda successfully defended his WBA bantamweight title for a seventh time, winning by unanimous decision against third-ranked challenger Apolinario.

Thai champion stops Tatsuyoshi in WBC title fight

Thai champion stops Tatsuyoshi in WBC title fight

OSAKA, Japan - Joichiro Tatsuyoshi goes limp after taking punishment from champion Veeraphol Nakonluangpromotion of Thailand who stopped the popular Japanese challenger in the seventh round to retain his World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight crown on Aug. 29. Veeraphol, who flattened Tatsuyoshi for the title last December, stung the third-ranked challenger repeatedly with sharp jabs and right crosses throughout their fight at Osaka Dome before American referee Richard Steele stepped in to stop the fight 44 seconds into the seventh round.

Thai champion stops Tatsuyoshi in WBC title fight+

Thai champion stops Tatsuyoshi in WBC title fight+

OSAKA, Japan - Joichiro Tatsuyoshi goes limp after taking punishment from champion Veeraphol Nakonluangpromotion of Thailand who stopped the popular Japanese challenger in the seventh round to retain his World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight crown on Aug. 29. Veeraphol, who flattened Tatsuyoshi for the title last December, stung the third-ranked challenger repeatedly with sharp jabs and right crosses throughout their fight at Osaka Dome before American referee Richard Steele stepped in to stop the fight 44 seconds into the seventh round.