KASUKABE, Japan – Japan's Takashi Uchiyama defended his World Boxing Association (WBA) super featherweight title against Michael Farenas of the Philippines, which ended in a draw Monday. The bout was halted by the referee one minute and 15 seconds into the third round after a clash of heads opened up a gash above Uchiyama's right eye. The fight was declared a technical draw. In another bout, Japan's Toshiyuki Igarashi defeated title-holder Sonny Boy Jaro of the Philippines by a split decision to become the new World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight champion. — AP
