Yuko Kuroki W10 Nanako Suzuki ... Southpaw Yuko Kuroki remains a force in women’s minimumweight boxing, turning in a strong performance to defeat fellow Japanese contender Nanako Suzuki by unanimous decision on Thursday night at Tokyo’s iconic Korakuen Hall. Kuroki (now 25-8-2, 9 KOs) used every ounce of her experience to control the pace across ten rounds against a younger, aggressive challenger. The scorecards told the story: 97-93, 98-92 and 99-91 — all in favor of the reigning champ. Suzuki (9-4, 3 KOs), 25 years old, came out with urgency, trying to close the distance and turn the fight into a gritty exchange. But Kuroki, ever composed, relied on her sharp right jab and pinpoint countershots to neutralize the pressure and gradually break her opponent’s rhythm. With this victory, the 34-year-old Kuroki successfully defended her WBA minimumweight world title for the first time since claiming the belt in 2024 (she won a title that had become vacant due to the retirement of undisputed world champion Seniesa Estrada.