Filipina Jujeath Nagaowa to Fight for WBC World Title Today in Japan
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 19 Jun 2012
Filipina boxer "Bad Girl" Jujeath Nagaowa (right) of Baguio City will have the toughest fight of her life when she battles durable Japanese world champion Momo Koseki for the WBC Atomweight (102 lbs) World Title tonight at the famed Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
The match will be the 8th consecutive world title defense for the veteran 29-year-old Momo Koseki (12-2-1, 3KO's) who claimed the then vacant WBC atomoweight world crown by knocking out Thailander Winyu Paradorngym back in August of 2007.
Meanwhile, the Filipina challenger Jujeath Nagaowa, 24, born in Baguio City, now residing in La Trinidad, Benguet, with a record of 11-10-1, 7KOs arrives to this world title combat as the WBC Asian Boxing Council minimumweight (102 lbs) champion, a belt that she won in her last combat by knocking out rookie Aisah Alico (5-1, 4KO's) in round 3.
Prior to that win, Jujeath Nagaowa knocked out debutant Thai fighter Lookkaew Sithpracha in round 1 in Hong Kong.
The Baguio City Pinay is being assisted in her important contest, by trainer and experienced cornerman Brico Santig who also hails from Baguio. Jujeath's sponsor, Thai businessman Naris Singwancha, is also in Tokyo taking care of her prot?g?.
JUJEATH CHANCES TO WIN
World Champion Momo Koseki is a southpaw who uses the right jab. So Jujeth needs move her head and circle towards the right of Momo to unbalance her while looking for a close quarters fight. The best chance for Jujeath is close quarters combat with Momo.
The Filipina should use body shots to drain Momo's energy while always pressing for the toe-to-toe combat as Momo Koseki does not have much punching power (only 3 KO's in 15 fights). The Japanese world champion is a speedster stylist who battles from the long range distance.
So Jujeath should try to shorten the distance constantly while being careful during the first two rounds because Momo is very fast during those rounds. That's why early body shots on Momo are needed in this 10 rounds world title clash.
Brico Santig was in the corner of Rey Lorito when Lorito made the big win in Thailand. If Lorito could win, Jujeath can make it too.
Its a very difficult fight against a dangerous experience champion fighting in her own country. So Good luck Jujeath and Brico. Filipinos fans are rooting for you.
Top photo: Filipina Jujeath Nagaowa (right) and WBC champ Momo Koseki during Monday's weighin in Tokyo.
Nagaowa with Promoter Naris Singwancha.
Nagaowa with her manager Brico Santig.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Carlos Costa.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
OFFICIAL WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER FOR PACHECO VS SADJO IN STOCKTON
Sat, 13 Dec 2025OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FROM TODAY'S CHM: 2 REMATCH SEASON CEREMONIAL WEIGH-INS IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
Sat, 13 Dec 2025Donaire to fight Tsutsumi on December 17 in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, Sat, 13 Dec 2025Nesthy faces Indon legend
By Joaquin Henson, Sat, 13 Dec 2025Bob Santos Joins Broadcast Team for Boxlab Promotions’ “Night of Champions XIII” During WBA’s 104th Annual Convention
Sat, 13 Dec 2025Championship Bouts Set for the Bantam and Intermediate Division
Sat, 13 Dec 2025SEAG Triathlon, aquathlon, duathlon in Rayong
By Lito delos Reyes, Sat, 13 Dec 2025Jeremy Marticio wins IIEE SIKAT, ICFF won PTC World Engineering Opening
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 13 Dec 2025Facularin to fight Torres on December 13 in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 12 Dec 2025Baricuatro wins, Veloso falters in SEAG boxing
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 12 Dec 2025BASH BOXING AND UP NEXT FIGHTING RETURN WITH SPECIAL EDITION UNF 29 TOMORROW NIGHT AT ACE · MISSION STUDIOS IN LOS ANGELES
Fri, 12 Dec 2025MERCADO AIMING TO SEND MESSAGE TO 140LB RIVALS
Fri, 12 Dec 2025Sullivan Management signs Influencer/pro boxer Brooklyn Barwick
Fri, 12 Dec 2025Round 12: Successful WBC Annual Convention in Bangkok (Photos)
By Mauricio Sulaimán, Fri, 12 Dec 2025Halfway Point Surpassed at the 2025 USA Boxing National Championships
Fri, 12 Dec 2025