Naoko Fujioka dethrones Yamaguchi in Tokyo

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Naoko Fujioka dethrones Yamaguchi in Tokyo

Naoko Fujioka dethrones Yamaguchi in Tokyo

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Naoko Fujioka dethrones Yamaguchi in Tokyo

Yamaguchi - Fujioka. Photos Joe Koizumi
Yamaguchi – Fujioka. Photo Joe Koizumi
Naoko Fujioka became the new super flyweight female champion of the World Boxing Association after defeated Naoko Yamaguchi in the traditional Korakuen Hall of Tokyo.

Fujioka kept the gold and black belt after winning the unanimous approval of all three judges 97-92, 97-92, 98-91.

The new 115 lbs queen knocked down Yamaguchi in round three and dominated the actions ever since. She is still undefeated after 11 fights with 6 KO’s, while the former champion’s record is 22-4-3, 18 KO.


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October 2013 Ranking Stats



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