In round two, the 28-year-old from Jerusalem just needed to hit a flawless right straight to knock the hometown favorite. Taniguchi attempted to stand up, but when he rose on unsteady legs, he fell back down.
The fight was stopped at the 1:04 mark of the second round after the referee decided enough was enough after he made two trips to the ground in one knockdown.
Jerusalem's professional record now stands at 20-2, with 12 knockouts after the victory.(Romeo Braceros Jr.)