Ikeyama and Hanagata to go again in battle for WBO crown!

Earlier today Japanese sources broke the news that WBO Atomweight champion Nao Ikeyama (18-3-1, 5) [池山直] would be returning to the ring on July 11th to defense her title against former challenger Saemi Hanagata (13-6-2, 7) [花形 冴美], with the two women meeting in a rematch following a split decision draw last June.Their first bout was a thrilling contest with back and forth action that saw both fighters impress the judges, with the scores [...]