Yoko Badminton Defends WBA Women's Minimum Class World Title

Japanese boxer,REKOmenki, successfully defended the women's minimum world title version of the World Boxing Association (WBA) (photo: x @LinealBoxChamp ·)

JAKARTA - Japanese boxer,REKOmenki, successfully defended the women's minimum world title version of the World Boxing Association (WBA) after defeating his compatriot, Nanako Suzuki, in a fierce battle that was held at the Tokyo Hall Korakuen, Thursday, June 26 evening.

"The final results of the match show: 97-93, 98-92, and a 99-91 dominant victory, all for the reigning champion," WBA wrote in its official report monitored in Jakarta, Friday, June 27.

In the main duel of the Phoenix Battle 138 event, 34-year-old Badminton shows his class by controlling the rhythm of the fight for ten full rounds. Facing the younger and more aggressive Suzuki, Badminton remains calm and plays a careful strategy with a sharp right jab and effective counter-attack.

Suzuki, 25 years old, had put pressure on aggressive fighting styles and tried to make the fight take place in a fast tempo. However, experience and calming down the resistance, even slowly breaking the rhythm of the challenger.

As a veteran boxer on horse riding, Badminton once again shows that he is still the main force in the women's minimum division. This is the first timemaining the championship belt since taking it in 2024.

"The appearance of khaki is a clear statement that even though time continues, his sharpness and ability are maintained. His position at the top of the division is still strong," continued the official WBA statement.

With this victory, Badminton improved his professional record to 25 wins (9 of them were knockout wins), eight defeats, and two draws. Meanwhile, Suzuki has now recorded four defeats from a total of 13 matches, with nine wins (three KOs).

"It was a night full of quality boxing in Tokyo, and once again, Badminton left the ring with his hands raised and his legacy remained intact," concluded the WBA.