Best fights of Melvin Jerusalem

Over 11 years as a professional, Melvin Jerusalem has compiled a 25-3 (12) record, including eight title fights. Here are his best fights.

1. 1. Melvin Jerusalem KOs Masataka Taniguchi

   On January 6, 2023 Melvin Jerusalem fought Masataka Taniguchi for the WBO strawweight title. Jerusalem was 28 years old with a record of 19-2, and Taniguchi was 28 with a record of 16-3. Jerusalem was on a 8-fight winning streak and Taniguchi was on a 5-fight winning streak. Jerusalem stopped Masataka Taniguchi via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new strawweight champion.

2. 2. Melvin Jerusalem defeats Yudai Shigeoka in their 2nd fight

   On March 30, 2025 Melvin Jerusalem defended his WBC strawweight title against Yudai Shigeoka. It was their second meeting. Jerusalem was 31 years old with a record of 23-3, and Shigeoka was 27 with a record of 9-1. Jerusalem was on a 3-fight winning streak and Shigeoka was coming off a win. Jerusalem won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.

3. 3. Melvin Jerusalem defeats Yudai Shigeoka

   On March 31, 2024 Melvin Jerusalem fought Yudai Shigeoka for the WBC strawweight title. Jerusalem was 30 years old with a record of 21-3, and Shigeoka was 26 with a record of 8-0. Jerusalem was coming off a win and Shigeoka was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Jerusalem won via split decision. Crowned the new strawweight champion.