Uchiyama vs Perez

Who won Uchiyama vs Perez?

Takashi Uchiyama beat Israel Hector Enrique Perez by technical knockout in the 9th round on Wednesday, December 31st, 2014, at Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo.

The scorecards were announced as 85-85, 88-82, 90-78 in favor of winner Takashi Uchiyama.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Super Featherweight division, which meant the weight limit was 130 pounds (9.3 stone or 59 kg).

This contest was for the WBA super featherweight championship of the world.

Uchiyama vs Perez stats

Back in December 2014, Takashi Uchiyama stepped into the ring with an undefeated record of 21 wins, zero losses, and 1  draw, 17 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Israel Hector Enrique Perez made his way to the ring with a record of 27 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, with 16 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggested Uchiyama had a large advantage in power over Perez, boasting a 81% knockout percentage compared to Perez's 59%.

Takashi Uchiyama was the same age as Israel Hector Enrique Perez, at 36 years old.

Uchiyama had a height advantage of 2 inches over Perez. That also extended to a 2-inch reach advantage.

Both Takashi Uchiyama and Israel Hector Enrique Perez fought out of an orthodox stance.

Uchiyama was arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 8 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2005, 3 years and 8 months later than Perez, whose first professional fight was in 2001. He had fought 2 more professional rounds, totaling 171 compared to Perez's 169.

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