PAGADUAN TO FIGHT FOR VACANT WBO FEMALE ATOMWEIGHT TITLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 15 May 2014
Undefeated Jessebelle Pagaduan of the K2 Gym in Malabon will clash with veteran Japanese boxer Nao Ikeyama for the vacant World Boxing Organization Atom weight Championship this Saturday Osaka, Japan.
Regarded as a female warrior Jessebelle is a 29 year old southpaw with a record of 6-0 with 4 knockouts while Ikeyama is 44 years old and has a record of 13-3-1 with 4 knockouts.
The foot tall Jeddebelle won the vacant Philippine female minimum weight title with a 3rd round TKO over the unbeaten Carleans Rivas on July 27, 2013 while Ikeyama lost a unanimous ten round decision in a International Female Boxing Association title fight to Ji Hyun Park of South Korea on August 15, 2010.
The Japanese girl is coming off a six round majority decision over Mika Iwakawa on December 14, 2013.
Despite limited resources Jessebelle is eager to win the title and begin to make a name for herself on the international boxing scene.
The K2 Gym supported Jessebelle and trainer Toto Banares in their travel to Japan for the WBO Championship with the Filipina determined to bring honor and glory to our country.
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