FERNANDO Martinez is now the unified WBA and IBF super-flyweight titleholder following an exhilarating struggle of attrition in Tokyo, Japan. The scores had been introduced as 116-112, 117-111 and 120-108, crowning Martinez the winner by unanimous choice.
It was an excellent 115-pound battle between two nice fighters, befitting of a unification bout. The 120-108 card posted by Eduardo Hernandez Sr appeared extraordinarily dismissive of Ioka’s efforts, however the appropriate man bought the nod.
Martinez began quick and managed to keep up the tempo, other than a number of slower rounds, largely as a result of Ioka’s relentless physique assault. It was a terrific tempo, contemplating Martinez, 17-0 (9 KOs), is 32.
Ioka, 36, is 4 years older and falls to 31-3-1 (16 KOs). Having beforehand retired, Ioka could take into account returning to the wilderness as an esteemed four-division world champion.
Marcos Maidana was celebrating within the ring with the away fighter, whom he promotes. Martinez could now chase down one other unification towards WBC super-flyweight champion Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, who defeated Juan Francisco Estrada final weekend. Nevertheless, they’re anticipated to rematch, which might depart Martinez wanting elsewhere for a dance accomplice.
