Akira Yaegashi vs Milan Melindo
On May 21, 2017, Akira Yaegashi (25-5, 13 KOs), the light-flyweight IBF champion, defends his title against Filipino challenger, Milan Melindo (35-2, 12 KOs).
Yaegashi vs Melindo Stats
Akira Yaegashi is coming in to the fight on a 5-fight win streak with a 43% KO rate; his last fight was a 12th round TKO victory over Wittawas Basapean, 4 months and 21 days ago. Milan Melindo is on a 3-fight win streak with a 32% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Teeraphong Utaida, 5 months and 25 days ago.
Yaegashi vs Melindo Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Milan Melindo at 99-1 winning odds. Akira Yaegashi really doesn't have much to present against Melindo.
Yaegashi vs Melindo Result
Milan Melindo made quick work of Akira Yaegashi, stopping the champion via TKO in the 1st. Melindo improves his record to 36-2 (13 KOs), while Yaegashi adds a loss to his record at 25-6.