Valladares (26-3-1, 15 knockouts), who’s rated No. 6 by The Ring at 105 kilos, received his first 11 fights earlier than he was out-hustled by journeyman Genaro Rios (MD 8). He rebounded to attain a pair of spectacular wins over former WBO strawweight titlist Merlito Sabillo (TKO 7) and snapped Christian Araneta’s unbeaten document (RTD 4).
The Mexican’s combat with then-IBF beltholder Pedro Taduran was shaping up properly when the he was reduce, and the competition resulted in a technical draw. The 28-year-old misplaced his means, shedding back-to-back fights earlier than righting the ship and edging previous Rene Mark Cuarto (SD 12) to say the IBF title.
Shigeoka finishes ClydeAzarcon with a physique blow. Photograph by Naoki Fukuda
Shigeoka (8-0, 6 KOs), who’s rated No. 8, misplaced simply as soon as in his novice profession nevertheless it wasn’t a standard loss. The defeat got here in opposition to his elder brother, Yudai, within the closing of the Kumamoto prefecture closing. Each brothers, their father, and their coach agreed that the bout mustn’t happen and it was determined that Ginjiro wouldn’t combat. As quickly because the opening bell rang, his nook threw within the towel.
Shigeoka has continued to impress since turning professional in September 2018. He notably stopped former world title challenger Rey Loreto (KO 5). Had it not been for the pandemic – he didn’t combat for 18-months – the diminutive 23-year-old southpaw could have already received a world title. Most just lately, Shigeoka stopped Naoya Haruguchi (TKO 4).
