Undefeated younger sensation Daiya Kira handed the hardest check of his skilled profession thus far in spectacular style, knocking out skilled Venezuelan former world champion Carlos “CCC” Cañizales within the seventh spherical to seize the World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) Mild Flyweight title in Yokohama.
The combat started at a livid tempo. Cañizales, true to his aggressive combating fashion, got here out decided to impose himself at shut vary, driving Kira towards the ropes and touchdown heavy hooks to the physique in an effort to decelerate the native fighter’s motion.
Kira, nevertheless, absorbed the early stress with exceptional composure. Because the combat progressed, he started to unravel the Venezuelan’s assaults by means of exact work at mid-range and a pointy, fast counter jab that allowed him to take management of the motion.
The dramatic end got here within the decisive seventh spherical. After making Cañizales miss with a ahead assault, Kira discovered the right opening and unleashed a devastating straight-right hand mixture to the chin that despatched the Venezuelan crashing backward to the canvas.
“CCC” confirmed super braveness in trying to rise, however the injury had been accomplished. The referee reached the rely of ten, bringing the competition to a definitive conclusion and sparking celebrations all through the Yokohama venue.
With the spectacular stoppage victory, Daiya Kira stays undefeated, captures the coveted WBA black-and-gold belt at 108 kilos, and additional establishes himself as one of many brightest new stars in Japanese boxing in 2026.
