06 May

Dalakyan's Conqueror Defends Title for the First Time

On May 6 in Tokyo, Japan, the undercard of the Inoue vs. Nery showdown featured a fight between Seigo Aqoui (20-2-1, 11 KOs) and Taku Kuwahara (13-2, 8 KOs) for the WBA flyweight title (up to 50.8 kg).

The fight went the full 12 rounds, with Aqoui winning by unanimous decision: 118-110 and 117-111 twice.

This was Seigo's first defense after winning the title in January 2024 against Ukrainian Artem Dalakian. Aqoui handed Dalakian the first loss of his career. For Kuwahara, this was the first defeat since 2021.

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