Originally published at: Emma Nesbitt Outlasts Madoka Wada to Capture WBA Gold Title – World Boxing Association
New Zealand’s Emma Nesbitt earned the biggest victory of her career, grinding out a hard-fought split decision over Japan’s Madoka Wada to claim the World Boxing Association (WBA) Gold Light Minimumweight Championship. A razor-close battle and a fascinating clash of styles kept the crowd on edge throughout all ten rounds, ultimately leading to a split…