Skye Nicolson retains WBC title with unanimous win over Miyo Yoshida

Australian boxer Skye Nicolson retained her WBC junior featherweight title by beating Japan’s Miyo Yoshida in Arlington, Texas.

The judges gave Nicolson a unanimous decision, with scores of 100-90, 99-91 and 98-92.

This was Nicolson’s first defence of the title, which she won at 122 pounds.

She used her reach and footwork to keep Yoshida at a distance, while Yoshida tried to press forward.

The result strengthens Nicolson’s position in women’s professional boxing, where she is a key figure in a partnership between promoters Matchroom Boxing and Most Valuable Promotions.

Nicolson has said she is aiming to become undisputed champion at 122 pounds; no next fight was announced.