Naoko Shibata beats Thai, sets up rematch with Etsuko Tada!

Earlier today Japanese fight fans at the Korakuen Hall saw former IBF female Light Flyweight champion Naoko Shibata (17-4-1, 6) [柴田 直子] return to the ring for the first time since losing her title to Alondra Garcia back in March.The talented Japanese veteran was taking part in a bout to shake off some ring rust, as she took on limited Thai foe Shisa Manopgym (0-3).Shibata showed her class almost immediately and after getting her jab going it [...]