Melvin Jerusalem successfully defends his WBC world title
STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPIONS
WBC
Melvin Jerusalem
Born: February 22 1994 (31)
Manolo Fortich, Philippines
Height: 1.57m
Boxing record:
Total fights: 27
Win: 24 (KO 12)
Loss: 3
Draw: 0
Melvin Jerusalem successfully defends his WBC world title
March 30, 2025
Melvin Jerusalem successfully defended his WBC world straw-weight title against Yudai Shigeoka in their rematch in Tokoname, Aichi, Japan. Unlike their first which ended in a split decision, Jerusalem dominated this time.
Jerusalem fought strategically, using his signature right straight to repeatedly catch Shigeoka off-guard. Scorecards. 119-109, 118-110, and 116-112.
WBO
Oscar Collazo
Born: January 15 1997 (28)
Newark, New Jersey USA
Height: 1.55m
Boxing record:
Total fights: 12
Win: 12 (KO 9)
Loss: 0
Draw: 0
Oscar Collazo defeates Edwin Cano by Knock-Out
March 29, 2025
Oscar Collazo defeated Edwin Cano to remain the WBO titleholder. Collazo dominated the fight, landing precise shots and overwhelming Cano with his aggressive style. The decisive moment came in the 5th round, when Collazo delivered a crushing combination, forcing Cano to take a knee before being counted out.
IBF
Pedro Taduran
Born: October 29 1996 (28)
Libon, Albay, Philippines
Height: 1.63m
Boxing record:
Total fights: 23
Win: 18 (KO 13)
Loss: 4
Draw: 1
Pedro Taduran edges Ginjiro Shigeoka to retain title
May 24, 2025
Pedro Taduran successfully defended his IBF world straw weight title against Ginjiro Shigeoka in their rematch at Intex Osaka, Japan. The fight ended in a split decision, with two judges scoring it 118-110 and 115-113 in Taduran's favor, while the third judge gave it 115-113 to Shigeoka.