Boxing Result: Hasegawa, Sidorenko Keep World Titles In Osaka

At the Prefectural Gym in Osaka, Japan earlier today, the WBC and WBA Bantamweight Champions kept their titles against stern opposition. WBC kingpin Hozumi Hasegawa turned back the aspirations of European Champion Simone Maludrottu by unanimous decision while WBA ruler Wladimir Sidorenko did the same against challenger Nobutu Ikehara.

Southpaw Hasegawa, 23-2 (7), defended his belt for the fifth time by outboxing the tough Maludrottu, 26-2 (10), who had held the Continental crown over eight defenses until relinquishing the title to contend for the WBC, via scorecards of 118-110, 117-111 and 116-112.

Sharp boxing Sidorenko, 21-0 (7), made his sixth defense with a good win over Japanese Champ Ikehara, 27-2 (19), by scores of 119-110, 118-110 and 116-112.