Clash of Titans: Niyomtrong vs. Iwata for WBC Light Flyweight Crown

Clash of Titans: Niyomtrong vs. Iwata for WBC Light Flyweight Crown

The highly anticipated showdown between Thammanoon Niyomtrong, famously known as Knockout CP Freshmart, and Shokichi Iwata is set to ignite the ring on Sunday, March 15th, at the Yokohama Buntai in Yokohama, Japan. This 12-round light flyweight bout, with the prestigious WBC world light flyweight title on the line, promises to be a thrilling encounter between two formidable warriors.

Niyomtrong, a world champion in two different weight classes, steps into the ring with an impressive record of 29-1-0, including 11 knockouts. Ranked as the No.10 light flyweight in the world, his only blemish came at the hands of Oscar Collazo in 2024. Since then, he has been on a relentless winning streak, securing victories in his last four bouts, most notably against Saichon Wongwai and Junior Leandro Zarate.

On the other side of the ring stands Shokichi Iwata, a force to be reckoned with, boasting a record of 15-2-0, with 12 of his victories coming by way of knockout. Ranked No.6 in the light flyweight division, Iwata has proven his mettle with a split record last year, suffering a loss to Rene Santiago but bouncing back with a victory against Edwin Cano Hernandez.

The stage is set for an electrifying battle. Niyomtrong’s technical prowess and experience will be put to the test against Iwata’s raw power and determination. The undercard of Anthony Olascuaga vs Jukiya Iimura only adds to the excitement of this event.

As the fight unfolds, fans can expect a display of skill, heart, and the true spirit of boxing. The question on everyone’s mind is who will emerge victorious? Will Niyomtrong’s experience and technique prevail, or will Iwata’s power and hunger for the title prove too much to handle?

In a stunning turn of events, Shokichi Iwata emerged victorious, defeating Knockout CP Freshmart via technical decision at 1:33 of the eighth round. The judges’ scores were 79-73, 79-73, and 78-74, all in favor of Iwata. This victory marks a significant milestone in Iwata’s career and sets the stage for an exciting future in the light flyweight division.