Roberto Vasquez vs. Takefumi Sakata (1st meeting)
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Roberto Vasquez 112 lbs beat Takefumi Sakata 111 lbs by SD in round 12 of 12
- Date: 2006-12-02
- Location: Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, Paris, France
- Referee: Jean Louis Legland
- Judge: Erkki Meronen 113-114
- Judge: Jean Francois Toupin 114-113
- Judge: Giuseppe Quartarone 115-113
- Interim WBA Light Flyweight Title
- Weights: Vasquez 111¾; Sakata 110¾
Vasquez becomes the Interim champion with the split decision. Sakata was down in the 5th round from a straight left to the head.
Fight was for the Interim title because the reigning champ, Lorenzo Parra, had been unable to defend due to a severe leg injury suffered during training.