August 20, 2001
TOKYO, JAPAN-WBC #18 ranked Japan-based Russian super-fly Knight Alexander, 118, proved too sharp, fast and ringwise for game but limited Satoshi Usui (11-6-4, 5 KOs), 117.5, to run his unbeaten mark to 4-0, 2 KOs by a fine TKO at 2:49 of the 6th round.
The tall and stylish Russian, whose amateur mark was as excellent as 124-4, 80 stoppages, reportedly once acquired the gold medal in the world youth championship prior to his entry into the paid ranks. He completely outpunched the shorter Japanese from all angles, and almost stunned him with such a flurry of punches that ref Uratani intervened to save the loser from further punishment.
Japanese #6 bantam Kenji Yoshida (10-4-1, 4 KOs), 122, downed Mitsuhiro Samejima (6-4-4, no KO), 122, with a solid right and earned a majority defcision (double 79-75 and 77-77) over 8.
Promoter: Kyoei Promotions.
(8-20-01)
August 19, 2001
GIFU, JAPAN-Local prospect Yusuke Morishima (8-1-4, no KO), 114.75, decisioned former WBC-ranked Wataru Yamaji (16-7-2, 10 KOs), 114.5, over 10.
Promoter: Gifu Yokozeki Promotions.
(8-19-01)