John keeps featherweight crown

Gifu, Japan (Sports Network) - Chris John upended Japan's Zaiki Takemoto by technical knockout Sunday to keep his WBA featherweight crown.
The Indonesian star dominated the fight and sent Takemoto to the canvas twice. Bruised and battered, Takemoto couldn't answer the bell for the 10th round.
It was the eighth straight successful title defense for the undefeated John (40-0-1, 21 knockouts).
Takemoto dropped to 21-7-1, with 12 KOs, with the loss.