Don't ask us how Nobuhiro Ishida got a shot at Dmitry Pirog's WBO middleweight strap after comprehensively losing to Paul Williams just a few months prior. The fight was close early, but Pirog was able to eventually outbox and outclass the game Japanese fighter to a near-shutout unanimous decision.

Dmitry Pirog vs. Nobuhiro Ishida

Gennady Golovkin successfully defended his WBA Middleweight Titles with an impressive third-round knockout win over challenger Nobuhiro Ishida.
An overhand right from the champion sent a backpedaling Ishida down, out cold, and halfway out of the ring. The referee did not begin a count and immediately waved an end to the bout.
Ishida, who's head had to be supported momentarily by those sitting ringside, did regain consciousness quickly and was kept down in the ring for some time to recover.

Gennady Golovkin vs Nobuhiro Ishida

Paul Williams wins every round in a workmanlike performance that was more impressive on the scorecards than in the ring.  Despite beating the rangy Nobuhiro Ishida on workrate alone, Williams continued to display the same flaws that led to his poor performances against Sergio Martinez and Erislandy Lara.

Dmitry Pirog vs. Nobuhiro Ishida

Gennady Golovkin vs Nobuhiro Ishida

Paul Williams vs. Nobuhiro Ishida

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