Melvin Jerusalem, the 28-year-old pride of Bukidnon, ends the Filipinos' wait for another world boxing champion.
MANILA, Philippines – Melvin Jerusalem gave Philippine boxing an opening salvo by becoming the new WBO world minimumweight champion on Friday, January 6, in Osaka, Japan.
Taniguchi went down on his back and tried to rise but tumbled head-first before managing to get up with wobbly legs on his second attempt. It was the ninth straight win for Jerusalem, raising his record to 20-2 with 12 knockouts. Taniguchi dropped to 16-4 with 11 knockouts. Jerusalem got a crack at the World Boxing Council minimum weight title in 2017 but lost to Thai Wanheng Menayothin via unanimous decision.
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