Kazuto Ioka was named Boxer of the Month by the World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) Rankings Committee after turning into the tremendous flyweight champion on June 24 on the Ota-Metropolis Basic Gymnasium in Tokyo.
Ioka captured the vacant belt after defeating Joshua Franco by unanimous determination in a battle wherein his opponent missed weight and misplaced the title on the scales. The Japanese fighter delivered within the ring and made an distinctive efficiency to take the crown.
In December of final yr each had drawn in a very good battle that left the general public desirous to see extra. Then the rematch was agreed and Ioka was in a position to make all of the changes to safe the victory and turn into WBA champion once more, a sash he had not held since 2017.
With the month-to-month awards, the rankings of the pioneering physique had been additionally revealed, which can be found to the press and followers and the corresponding part of the WBA internet portal.
