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March 17th 2009-Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Akira Yaegashi (9-2, 6) Vs Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (0-0) We've probably seen the of 3-weight world champion Akira Yaegashi [八重樫 東], who is in his mid 30's now and not the fighter he once was. Here we see a bout from much earlier in his career as he took on Wirawut Wor Por Srisaket. The Thai would later become the WBC and Ring Magazine Super Flyweight champion, and is better known as Srisaket Sor Rungvisai [ศรีสะเกษ นครหลวงโปรโมชั่น]. (A huge thanks to the Ohashi Gym for uploading this footage)
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December 23rd 2019-Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan Akira Yaegashi (28-6, 16) Vs Moruti Mthalane (32-8, 25) Earlier today Akira Yaegashi [八重樫 東] challenged IBF Flyweight champion Moruti Mthalane April 8th 2019-Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Akira Yaegashi (27-6, 15) vs Sahaphap Bunop (4-2, 3) Earlier this week fight fans in Tokyo saw former 3 weight world champion Akira Yaegashi [八重樫 東] battle against Thai youngster Sahaphap Bunop at Korakuen Hall. March 17th 2009-Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Akira Yaegashi (9-2, 6) Vs Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (0-0) We often see greats begin their careers on TV now a days, though few would have expected to see one when 3-weight world champion Akira Yaegashi [八重樫 東], fighting in his 11th fight, took on Wirawut Wor Por Srisaket. Wirawuth, at the time looking clueless in the ring, would later become WBC and Ring Magazine Super Flyweight champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai [ศรีสะเกษ นครหลวงโปรโมชั่น], one of the most celebrated Thai's in professional boxing. August 17th 2018-Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Akira Yaegashi (26-6, 14) Vs Hirofumi Mukai (16-5-3, 6) Earlier this week fight fans at the Korakuen Hall saw former 3-weight world champion Akira Yaegashi [八重樫 東] battle with 2-time world title challenger Hirofumi Mukai [向井 寛史] in a really enthralling contest that both men needed to win, if they were wanting to remain relevant. March 26th 2018-Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Akira Yaegashi (25-6, 13) vs Frans Damur Palue (15-19-2, 10) Last week fight fans in Japan had the chance to see former 3-weight world champion Akira Yaegashi [八重樫 東] fight with Indonesian visitor Frans Damur Palue May 21th 2017-Ariake Colosseum, Tokyo, Japan Akira Yaegashi (25-5, 13) Vs Milan Melindo (35-2, 12) Back in May we saw Akira Yaegashi [八重樫 東] face off with Filipino Milan Melindo in an IBF Light Flyweight unification bout, for those that want to see the bout from a fan's perspective we've included this fan cam version of the fight. May 21th 2017-Ariake Colosseum, Tokyo, Japan Akira Yaegashi (25-5, 13) Vs Milan Melindo (35-2, 12) Earlier today fight fans saw Akira Yaegashi [八重樫 東] face off with Filipino Milan Melindo in an IBF Light Flyweight unification bout. December 30th 2016-Ariake Colosseum, Tokyo, Japan Akira Yaegashi (24-5, 12) Vs Samartlek Kokietgym (31-5, 12) The first of 7 world title fights over the final 2 days of 2016 saw IBF Light Flyweight champion Akira Yaegashi [八重樫 東] defend his title against Thai challenger Samartlek Kokietgym [สามารถเล็ก ปูนอินทรียิม].
August 12th 2013-Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan
Akira Yaegashi (17-3, 9) vs Oscar Blanquet (32-5-1, 23) In 2013 we saw popular Japanese fighter Akira Yaegashi [八重樫 東] battle against Mexican Oscar Blanquet. |
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