Akira Yaegashi vs Wittawas Basapean
On December 30, 2016, Akira Yaegashi (24-5, 12 KOs), the light-flyweight IBF champion, defends his title against Thai challenger, Wittawas Basapean (31-5, 12 KOs).
Yaegashi vs Basapean Stats
Akira Yaegashi is coming in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 41% KO rate; his last fight was a split decision win over Martin Tecuapetla, 7 months and 22 days ago. Wittawas Basapean is on a 14-fight win streak with a 33% KO rate, with his last fight being a 7th round TKO win over Tommy Seran, 1 month and 6 days ago.
Yaegashi vs Basapean Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Akira Yaegashi at 99-1 winning odds. Wittawas Basapean really doesn't have much to present against Yaegashi.
Yaegashi vs Basapean Result
Akira Yaegashi stopped Wittawas Basapean via TKO in the final round of the 12-round world-title fight, and successfully defended his IBF light-flyweight title. Yaegashi improves his record to 25-5 (13 KOs), while Basapean adds a loss to his record at 31-6.