Masamichi Yabuki Knocks Out Felix Alvarado to Retain IBF Flyweight Title

Overview

• Yabuki retained his IBF flyweight belt with a 12th‑round knockout in his first title defense.
• The title fight took place on December 27 at the Aichi International Exhibition Center in Japan.
• Alvarado, from Nicaragua, entered as the division’s No. 1 challenger and a former IBF light-flyweight titleholder.
• Pre-fight records reported Yabuki at 18 wins with 17 knockouts and four losses, with Alvarado at 42 wins with 35 knockouts and four losses.
• Yabuki is a two-division champion who previously held world titles at light-flyweight and captured the IBF flyweight crown in March.