In an electrifying match held at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan, Takuma Inoue delivered a stunning performance to defend his WBA world bantamweight title against Jerwin Ancajas with a ninth-round stoppage. This victory marked Ancajas’ first stoppage loss in his career, showcasing Inoue’s formidable prowess in the ring.
The bout commenced with Ancajas utilizing his jabs to test Inoue’s strategy, who responded with precise right hands and left hooks, effectively countering the Filipino boxer’s advances. Inoue intensified his attacks in the following rounds, landing potent left straights and clean right hands that visibly affected Ancajas.
Despite Ancajas’ attempts to reclaim momentum in the sixth round with aggressive body attacks, Inoue maintained control, leading to a decisive moment in the ninth round. An uppercut to the body by Inoue sent Ancajas down, prompting the referee to halt the match at the 44-second mark, securing Inoue’s victory.
This win not only reinforced Inoue’s status in the bantamweight division but also altered Ancajas’ record to 34-4-2 with 23 knockouts. In contrast, Inoue’s record improved to 19-2, including 5 knockouts, marking a significant milestone in his career.