Cape Stops Horiguchi in Round Three to Earn Title Shot

Manel Kape knocked out Kyoji Horiguchi in the third round, earning a title-shot berth at flyweight. Horiguchi had controlled the first two rounds with sharp movement and effective striking before Kape caught him with a right-hand counter after Horiguchi paused momentarily following his own combination. The finish extended Kape's knockout streak to four consecutive victories in the flyweight division.