The American dominated his opponent in speed and technique, and was able to knock him down in the second round with a left hand. In the fourth round, the Japanese was again counted out, this time after a right hook. As a result, the fight was stopped after the left side of the American boxer. The fight was a qualifying match according to the WBC in the weight category up to 61 kg.
On the same evening, heavyweight Jared Anderson (14-0, 14 KOs) stopped George Arias (18-1, 7 KOs) by TKO in the third round. At stake were the US WBC belts and the WBO intercontinental title.