Today (Saturday) marks a true undisputed, world championship bout in the 102-pound weight class. Christina “Tiny Tina” Rupprecht prepares to defend her three atomweight championships against her IBF counterpart, Sumire Yamanaka of Japan. This high-stakes clash will take place at MBS Arena in Potsdam, Germany, promising a battle that could redefine the landscape of the division. Rupprecht (13-1-1, 3 KOs), a former 105-pound champion, built her reputation on technical mastery and strategic execution, making her one of the most formidable fighters in the lightest divisions. The German champion aims to solidify her legacy, but standing in her way is a hungry and undefeated Yamanaka (8-0).

Yamanaka brings to the table a mix of speed and relentless aggression, a stark contrast to Rupprecht’s calculated and precise approach. This clash of styles adds another layer of intrigue to an already high-stakes bout.

Both fighters enter the ring fresh off unanimous decision victories. In November, Rupprecht became a three-belt champion by defeating Japan's Eri Matsuda (7-2-1, 1 KO) via unanimous decision in Heidelberg, Germany. In the first round, Rupprecht decked Matsuda with a strong right to the face that sent her straight to the canvas. Before that, Rupprecht had defeated Fabiana Bytyqi in January to become a two-division world champion.

Yamanaka defeated Mika Iwakawa in her most recent outing to retain the IBF title. However, this will be Yamanaka’s second fight outside of Japan and her first ever outside of Asia, a significant factor that could test her ability to perform on the global stage.