Masanori Rikiishi W12 Michael Magnesi... This Friday at the Palazzetto Romboli in Colleferro, Italy, Japanese junior lightweight Masanori Rikiishi (15-1) got a significant road win, defeating Italy's Michael Magnesi (23-2) by technical knockout. The first two thirds of the fight were dominated by Magnesi, the former IBO title holder who utilized excellent waist movement and powerful blows that landed on his Japanese rival. But the tenth round was a key turning point, as both men exchanged blows in the center of the ring, with Magnesi showing great fatigue, and Masanori taking advantage of the weariness. From there on, Rikiishi dominated, but he attacked with economy of precision. In the twelfth round, Magnesi was knocked down hard with a combination of punches, and although he courageously managed to get back to his feet, it was a matter of time. The Japanese fighter continued punishing him relentlessly, which forced referee Hector Afu to stop the fight.