Joshua Franco misplaced his World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) tremendous flyweight world title after failing to make weight on Friday. The American clocked in at 121.6 lbs, practically 7 over the division restrict (115 lbs) earlier than his bout in opposition to Japan’s Kazuto Ioka.
Each events reached an settlement to attempt to make the bout this Saturday and that’s that they’ll weigh in round 10:00 a.m. (native time) and each should be beneath 130 lbs. at the moment. If that is met, each groups comply with make the battle.
It must be famous that solely Ioka might be eligible for the pioneering physique’s belt if he wins. Ought to Franco win or there’s a draw, the crown might be vacant as dictated by WBA guidelines.
Franco has a report of 18 wins, 1 loss, 3 attracts and eight knockouts. Ioka has 29 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw and 15 knockouts.
