Regarding the WBA Women’s Atomweight Title Eliminator held in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 31, the WBA has ordered an immediate rematch between the two fighters.
ネスビットと即時再戦へと進む和田
This bout was contested between Madoka Wada (DANGAN) and Emma Nesbitt (New Zealand). Although Nesbit was declared the winner by a 2–1 split decision (95–94, 96–93, 93–96), the result was controversial. Wada had dominated the bout, and in the final 10th round, she even knocked Nesbit down with a left body uppercut; however, Referee Williams (New Zealand) ruled it a low blow and even deducted a point.
After the match, the JBC (Japan Boxing Commission) requested a review from the WBA. Following a review by five neutral judges appointed by the WBA, it was ruled that “all judges agreed Wada won by a wide margin.” According to the WBA, the negotiation period for a rematch runs from August 19 to September 19. In principle, the WBA has instructed that the rematch be held within 90 days of August 19. If an agreement cannot be reached, a bidding process is expected to be ordered.
