Takano outpoints Kondo in Kariya
The third most notable bout at the Green promoted card in Kariya today saw former world title challenger Tomomi Takano (12-5, 8) [高野人母美] return to a Japanese ring for the first time in over 2 years, as she faced off with Sachiko Kondo (2-5-2) [近藤佐知子].
Whilst the bout wasn't the most competitive on paper the idea was to get Tanako back in the ring.
From the opening stages it was clear that Kondo was looking to use her lack of height as an advantage, crouching and making herself look even shorter compared to the tall and rangy Takano. It was a smart gameplan, to help her get inside, but not one that she had the ability to make the most of, and from round 2 Takano began to establish her right hand. It was mostly single shots, but it was enough to rack up the rounds establish before Kondo could began to work her way back into things in the later rounds.
After 6 rounds the judges had the bout scored 60-55, 59-56 and 58-56, all in favour of Takano, who secures a win on her Japanese ring return.
(Image courtesy of boxmob.jp)
Whilst the bout wasn't the most competitive on paper the idea was to get Tanako back in the ring.
From the opening stages it was clear that Kondo was looking to use her lack of height as an advantage, crouching and making herself look even shorter compared to the tall and rangy Takano. It was a smart gameplan, to help her get inside, but not one that she had the ability to make the most of, and from round 2 Takano began to establish her right hand. It was mostly single shots, but it was enough to rack up the rounds establish before Kondo could began to work her way back into things in the later rounds.
After 6 rounds the judges had the bout scored 60-55, 59-56 and 58-56, all in favour of Takano, who secures a win on her Japanese ring return.
(Image courtesy of boxmob.jp)