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March 3rd 2013-Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Momo Koseki (14-2-1, 3) vs Maria del Refugio Jimenez Cruz (9-5) In 2013 Japanese warrior Momo Koseki [小関 桃] took on Mexican challenger Maria Jimenez.
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When it comes to female fighters few rival either Momo Koseki. Koseki is not only one of the toughest, roughest and brutish fighters in female boxing but also one of the most successful having made more than a dozen defence of her WBC Atomweight title. Whilst a lot of her wins have come down to her rough and tumble tactics, which have been described as being similar to a bull, she can actually box pretty well. One of Koseki's most complete boxing performances came when she defended her world title for the 10th time and totally shut out Mexican challenger Maria Jimenez with her work, accurate punching and pressure. The bout started moderately well for Jimenez who looked last on her feet but within 40 seconds or so Koseki had taken over the bout and used numerous straight shots to keep her challenger at bay. Although a dominant fighter Koseki isn't a big puncher and this, more than anything, helped Jimenez survive the schedule though it really was a 1-sided bout. Koseki will be looking for her next defence on August 2nd when she takes on the unbeaten Denise Castle in what looks likely to be a genuinely testing assignment for the Japanese champion. If she wins that bout Koseki will set a new Japanese national record for most world title defence by a fighter, breaking the record she co-holds with Yoko Gushiken. |
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