Pagaduan battles Nao

MANILA, Philippines - Unbeaten female boxing warrior, Jessebelle Pagaduan (6-0, KO 4) of K2 Gym in Malabon will fight Japanese veteran Nao Ikeyama (13-3-1, 4) for the vacant World Boxing Organization Atomweight Championship today in Azalea Taisho Hall in Osaka, Japan.

The 29-year-old Jessebelle, a seasoned fighter who grew up in the mountains of Baguio, is eager to score a victory, which would launch her professional career.

The K2 Gym supported Jessebelle and trainer Toto Banares in their travel to Japan for the WBO championship.