Murata defeats Blandamura to retain WBA middleweight title

Higa was stripped of the title the previous day after failing to make weight.

Must have been chowing down too much home cooking after he won the title! He was all over the local news and media down here, as he is managed by the first boxing champion from Okinawa, Gushiken Yoko.

I hope he fights his way back!

Meanwhile congratulations to Murata. Blandamura was quick and dodgy and landed some powerful punches, but always looked on the defensive. He was generous in defeat, kissing Murata afterwards. Murata kept the pressure on, stayed cool and waited for his chance to slam one home.