Sivenathi Nontshinga vs Masamichi Yabuki
On October 12, 2024, Sivenathi Nontshinga (13-1, 10 KOs), the light-flyweight IBF champion, defends his title against the reigning IBF light-flyweight champion Masamichi Yabuki (16-4, 15 KOs).
Nontshinga vs Yabuki Stats
Sivenathi Nontshinga is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 71% KO rate; his last fight was a 10th round TKO victory over Adrian Curiel, 7 months and 26 days ago. Masamichi Yabuki is on a 3-fight win streak with a 75% KO rate, with his last fight being a 4th round TKO win over Kevin Vivas, 6 months and 26 days ago.
Nontshinga vs Yabuki Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 86.5-13.5 in favor of Masamichi Yabuki. Sivenathi Nontshinga may have moments of brilliance during the fight but it won't be enough for him to get the victory.
Nontshinga vs Yabuki Result
Masamichi Yabuki stopped the champion via TKO in the 9th round of the 12-round world-title fight, and is crowned the new IBF light-flyweight champion. Yabuki improves his record to 17-4 (16 KOs), while Nontshinga adds a loss to his record at 13-2.