On May 28 at Yokohama BUNTAI, the “NTT Docomo presents Lemino BOXING Double World Title Match” featured the IBF World Super Featherweight Title bout. Ranked No. 3 in the division (with the No. 2 spot vacant), Masanori Rikiishi (Ohashi Gym, 16 wins [11 KOs], 1 loss) faced off against the division’s No. 1 contender, Eduardo Núñez (Mexico, 28 wins [28 KOs], 1 loss). Núñez won by decision to become the new champion.
The highly anticipated clash drew global attention. In the opening round, the southpaw Rikiishi, who had advantages in height and reach, began with jabs. Núñez responded with his own jab, advancing and swinging a right hook. In round two, Núñez applied pressure, moving forward and targeting the right hook and left to the body. Rikiishi moved and landed a right hook while staying mobile.
In the third, as Núñez pressed forward, Rikiishi landed a left uppercut counter while moving. In round four, Núñez closed the distance and threw a left uppercut and right hook. Rikiishi responded with left and right uppercuts on the move.
In round five, Núñez intensified his pressure, closing the gap. Rikiishi’s movement stalled after taking a left to the body and right hook, but in the final moments of the round, he rallied back with uppercuts from both sides and a straight left. In the sixth, Núñez continued pressing and launched a flurry of attacks to the head and body in close range. Rikiishi blocked and responded with uppercuts and straight lefts.
In the seventh, Núñez kept up the inside fight, landing a right hook, a right uppercut to the body, and a left hook. Rikiishi fought back with a left uppercut to the body and a right hook upstairs. In the eighth, Rikiishi landed a clean straight left as Núñez came forward, but the Mexican showed no reaction and kept advancing.
In the ninth, Núñez continued his relentless pressure, landing hooks from both sides and a left to the body. Although Rikiishi’s corner urged him to take the initiative, he was forced on the defensive and couldn’t turn the tide. In the tenth, Núñez landed a clean right overhand early in the round, staggering Rikiishi. Rikiishi managed to recover and returned a left body uppercut, but Núñez persistently chased him down.
In the eleventh, Núñez remained aggressive, while Rikiishi moved laterally and looked for right uppercuts and lefts to the body. However, Núñez’s pace didn’t drop, and he continued pressing with unwavering energy heading into the final round.
In the twelfth, Rikiishi landed a right uppercut followed by a straight left, but Núñez kept marching forward. Rikiishi tried to fend him off with more uppercuts and straight lefts, yet Núñez calmly retaliated, maintaining control of the fight all the way to the final bell.
The official scores were Chris Wilson (USA) 117-111, Danrex Tapdasan (Philippines) 116-112, and Olena Pobyvailo (Belgium) 115-113. A disappointing result for Rikiishi. Also, the Lemino broadcast is hard to watch—it’s been that way for a while. Is it just me?
I’m truly impressed by Núñez’s pressure and volume. Personally, I really like his fighting style!
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