Yudai Shigeoka returned to the win column but not to his previously enjoyed level of dominance.
The former WBC strawweight titlist rebounded from his first career defeat with a unanimous decision win over the Philippines’ Samuel Salva. Scores were 97-93, 97-93 and 96-94 for Shigeoka in their ABEMA-TV aired ten-round bout Saturday at Yamato Arena in Suita, Osaka, Japan.
Shigeoka (9-1, 5 knockouts) fought for the first time since his stunning defeat to Melvin Jerusalem on March 31.