Rumble in Japan : Oyekola ‘Scorpion’ defeats Watanabe by Our Reporter September 6, 2022 written by Our Reporter September 6, 2022 155WBF International Super featherweight Champion, Nigeria’s boxing sensation Ridwan ‘Scorpion’ Oyekola defeated his Japanese opponent Daisuke Watanabe through unanimous decision in 8-Round Super-featherweight Contest fight at the Gateaux Kingdom Sapporo Hokkaido, Japan on Sunday, Sportinglife.ng reports.Despite fighting in his hometown of Sapporo, the Japanese could not withstand his opponent as the judges scored the Nigerian 78-75, 78-74, 78-73 after 8 tough rounds of actions under Hiranaka Boxing School promotions cards. Coming into the fight, the Ibadan- born boxer was on training tour in Dubai, UAE, where he had sparring sessions with top boxers including the current WBC International Super featherweight champion, Shakur Stevenson. The 25-year-old boxer won the WBF title on December 27, 2020 when he defeated Argentina’s Lucas Mattias Montesino at the Ilaji Hotels ans Sports Resort in Ibadan. Ridwan ‘Scorpion’ Oyekola displays his belt He then went ahead to defeat Ghanaian challenger, Emmanuel Noi Mensah also by unanimous decision 80-72, 80-72, 79-72 in a Super featherweight challenge at the same Ilaji Hotels ans Sports Resort on August 27,2021. You Might Be Interested In FG commends junior athletes at World Gymnastics Championship Jay Jay Okocha gives verdict on Alex Iwobi’s red card after AFCON defeat Transfer: Napoli hike Osimhen asking price to €160mHe also defeated Charlemagne Agbetomey of Benin Republic who failed to come out for round 2 in their challenge fight at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan on February 27, 2022. Oyekola (9-1-1, 5), is however expected to join Hiranaka BS Gym in Japan.Author Our Reporter View all posts Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrWhatsappTelegramEmail previous post Sadiq reminds me of Yekini – ex- Real Sociedad star, Adepoju next post EPL: Arsenal legend criticizes Chelsea’s Mendy after latest win You may also like CBEX: EFCC declares eight persons wanted over crypto fraud Chelsea’s troubled season not a failure insists Maresca Team Nigeria ends African Weightlifting Championship with 13... Prosperity Cup: Goals Galore, As Ezuogha Academy Records... Ibrahim Abdul applauds NSC’s leadership in championing sports... MTN CHAMPS Grand Final in Uyo rescheduled to... Spires 5-Aside Divisional Qualifiers: Blood And Sand, Wasola... Grassrunners FC Beat Green Lock FC 1-2 In... NSC Chair Shehu Dikko Opens 6th OSOM Games... ASWC: Gold Rush, as Team Nigeria Leads Medal...Leave a Comment Cancel ReplySave my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
