Upset in Yokohama: Sandoval Takes Kenshiro Teraji’s Titles

On 30 July at Yokohama Buntai in Yokohama, Japan, the main event at flyweight (up to 50.8 kg) pitted local WBA (World) and WBC champion Kenshiro Teraji (25‑2, 16 KOs) against American Ricardo Sandoval (27‑2, 18 KOs).

The bout went the full 12 rounds and ended in a split decision for Sandoval. Judges’ scores: 115‑112 (Sandoval), 114‑113 (Teraji), 117‑110 (Sandoval).

Kenshiro Teraji sees a seven‑fight winning streak snapped, while Sandoval extends his own run to seven straight.

In March, Teraji stopped Seigo Akui (TKO 12). In February, Sandoval outpointed Saleto Henderson by unanimous decision.

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