Birminghams WBA Super Flyweight champion Khalid Yafai 22-0 (14 Ko's) successfully defended his title tonight at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff with a unanimous 12 round decision over tough undefeated challenger Sho Ishida 24-0 (13 Ko's) of Osaka Japan.. Yafai controlled the tempo of the fight but found the taller challenger a tough nut to crack.. Ishida had his moments but was unable to sustain an effective enough assault to steal the title.. Yafai showed a measure of maturity, but occasionally resorted to headhunting in an attempt to break the spirit of Ishida.. Yafai is now looking to an American appearance in the new year, in an effort to heighten his profile overseas with a potential match with Roman Gonzales a possibility.
Scores were, 118 110.. 116-112.. 116-112
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