Elwin Soto TKO9 Kastunari Takayama ... In the other world title fight in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, Mexico's Elwin Soto defended his WBO 108-pound title for the third time, stopping Japanese legend Kastunari Takayama in the ninth round. Unfortunately, referee Laurence Cole stopped the fight far too soon, with the Japanese warrior taking some shots but still firing back and on very steady legs. Takayama, who held all four major titles at 105 pounds over multiple reigns, showed Cole up afterwards, showing he was fine by throwing rapid punches in the middle of the ring for about thirty seconds as the American fans showed their respect. source: dazn