Kyoguchi halts Budler; wins WBA 108lb belt

[Ruthless-RKO]

Unbeaten former IBF 105-pound champ, Japanese puncher Hiroto Kyoguchi (12-0, 9 Kos), 107.75, captured his second world belt as he kept whipping WBA 108-pound titlist Hekkie Budler (32-4, 10 Kos), 106.75, with effective left uppercuts to the face and the side of the belly, weakened him round after round, and was awarded a TKO victory after the tenth round when Budler, 30, gave up going on because of his accumulation of punishment on Monday in Macao, China.

The new champ Hiroto, 25, was ahead on points at Hekkie’s abrupt surrender—Reina Urbaez (Venezuela) 98-92, Derek Milham (Australia) 96-94, Chalerm Prayadsab (Thailand) 97-93, all in favor of the Japanese pressure fighter with his tight guard. The referee was Mark Cal-oy (US).

[Autobarn]

glad for Kyoguchi. Saw him once, in a battle with Jose Argumedo, and he was frenetic and scrappy, perhaps like an absolute peak Ricky Hatton. Sounds like he really delivered, to take his second world title.

Weirdly boxrec have Kyoguchi beating Budler by decision, and not 10th round stoppage.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Shame Budler had to vacate a title, purse bids weren't worth it.. At least he was once a unified champion.