Eri Matsuda (L) vs. Ayaka Miyao (W) – Results

Last Updated on February 26, 2022 10:11 am by Erwin Noguera

The vacant IBF atomweight title was on the line when promising young boxer Eri Matsuda; who came in with a 4-0-1 record, faced veteran and underdog Ayaka Miyao; who came in with a record of 24-9-2.

Against all odds, Ayaka Miyao achieved a spectacular victory in this interesting fight for the vacant IBF title.

Although everyone favored the young Matsuda for this fight, Miyao began her participation with an excellent rhythm and with a speed that we had not seen in a long time. Although she had not had some good fights in her last presentations, in this one she came out with a new face, and from the first round, she was on top of Matsuda.

Matsuda tried to use her agility and speed which, in theory with his youth, could have a considerable advantage over Miyao.

The fight went back and forth in the first half, some rounds going to Matsuda, while others went to Miyao. During almost the entire fight, the veteran showed that her experience was worth more than a push of several consecutive victories with which Matsuda arrived.

Last Compasses of the Fight

The veteran of a thousand battles Miyao boxed at an exquisite distance against Matsuda who in theory had everything to win. Miyao, maintaining Matsuda’s superior physique, managed to get her slightly out of range, suddenly hitting with her right hand and sometimes returning the left hook. When Matsuda forced her way in, she hit the right flank impressively.

Matsuda, who is 11 years Miyao’s junior, managed to pick up the pace of the attacks from the fifth round. Miyao, who was a bit slow at the time, continued to have a tough round, but the pace picked up again in the ninth round, where she again dominated the fight. Eri was unable to cope with this and lost a decisive point that ultimately affected the judges’ scores too much.

Finally, the score was 96-94, 96-94, 95-95, giving her an excellent 2-0 win, but Miyao’s deft pace made Matsuda stand out for her monotonous attack and defense. Miyao has 27 fights, in which she has accumulated 21 wins (6KO), 5 losses, and 1 draw. While Eri has 6 fights, 4 wins (1KO), 1 loss, and 1 draw.