Originally published at: Riku Masuda Outlasts Daigo Higa by Split Decision to Capture WBA Bantamweight Crown – World Boxing Association
In a thrilling all-Japanese showdown that kept the crowd on the edge of its seats for all 12 rounds at Tokyo’s Kokugikan Arena, Riku Masuda captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight world championship with a hard-fought split decision victory over former world champion Daigo Higa. It was a high-level battle where speed, timing, and…