Melvin Jerusalem Wins WBC Minimumweight Belt
Melvin Jerusalem reclaimed his world champion status by defeating Japan’s Yudai Shigeoka in a split decision victory for the WBC minimumweight belt.
Fight Details
- Jerusalem knocked down Shigeoka twice during the match.
- The fight took place at the International Conference Hall in Nagoya, Japan.
- Using counter rights, Jerusalem scored knockdowns in the second and sixth rounds.
- Two judges scored the fight 114-112 in favor of Jerusalem, while the third judge scored it 113-114 for Shigeoka.
Match Summary
Despite trailing after eight rounds, Shigeoka fought back with combinations in the later rounds.
Jerusalem’s strategic use of snappy shots and clinching in the final round secured his victory.
Trainer Michael Domingo’s preparation, along with Jerusalem’s body shots, played a crucial role in the win.
Post-Fight Analysis
- Jerusalem’s record now stands at 22-3 with 12 knockouts.
- Shigeoka suffered his first defeat after a string of eight wins, including five knockouts.
- JC Manangquil of Sanman Promotions had predicted Jerusalem’s victory over Shigeoka.
Other Matches
Jake Amparo faced defeat in his world title attempt against Ginjiro Shigeoka.
Ginjiro retained his IBF minimumweight crown with an impressive record of 11-0 with 9 knockouts.
