Nicolson Defends WBC Title In Yoshida Win

Skye Nicolson kept hold of her WBC junior featherweight championship Sunday, taking a unanimous decision over Yoshida in her first defense of the strap.

The Australian won on all three scorecards, per ESPN's report, and immediately set her sights on unifying the division. Nicolson wants the remaining belts at 122 pounds.

Nicolson's Path To Undisputed At 122

The win keeps Nicolson unbeaten and positions her for bigger fights in a stacked junior featherweight class. She controlled the action across the scheduled rounds and never looked in serious trouble against her challenger.

Nicolson's team will now pursue unification bouts with the other titleholders at the weight. The WBA, IBF, and WBO belts remain in play for an undisputed clash later this year or early next.

Reported via:

• ESPN Boxing — Nicolson defends WBC jr. featherweight title in unanimous decision win vs. Yoshida