May 25, 2003
AMAGASAKI, JAPAN-Comebacking ex-Japanese national feather champ Eiichi Sugama (25-3, 19 KOs), 126.25, decked an important victory over WBC #29 Mexican Ruben Estanislao (15-6-1, 3 KOs), 126.25, by winning a unanimous decision (99-92, 99-93 and 97-93) over 10 on Sunday in Amagasaki, Japan.
Having been dethroned by Dainoshin Kuma via upset 9th-round KO in his 4th defense last December, Sugama, in his first appearance since, displayed solid left hooks against the busy but soft-punching Mexican to pile up points steadily. It looked a closer fight than the official tallies suggested.
Promoter: Amagasaki Promotions.
Matchmaker: Joe Koizumi.
(5-25-03)