Seigo Yuri Akui had to sweat out a split decision in his latest title fight.
The reigning WBA flyweight titleholder edged Thailand’s Thananchai Charunphak on two of the three cards to retain his title. A determined Charunphak came out ahead on the card of judge Guillermo Perez (115-113). He was overruled by judges Robert Hoyle (115-113) and Kwan Ho Jang (117-111), who awarded Akui the decision.
Akui retained his WBA flyweight title with the win Sunday at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.
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