November 30, 2002
MIYAZAKI, JAPAN-Ex-WBA 115-pound champ Hideki Todaka (20-3-1, 10 KOs), 118.75, engaged in his third comeback bout and pounded out a nearly shutout decision (99-91, 99-94 and 100-93) over Loedsiam Kiatkriengkrai (4-4, 1 KO), 118,75, over 10 in Miyazaki, his native place.
Despite a lopsided process, Todaka had a badly swollen left eye and the crowd saw it a tougher fight than expected.
Japanese 140-pound champ Tadashi Yuba (20-1-2, 13 KOs), 140.5, scored a one-punch KO over Thailander Chodchoi 13 Coin Tower (5-3, 3 KOs), 138, at 1:59 of the opening session. His long southpaw left was a haymaker.
Promoter: Midori Promotions.
Matchmaker: Joe Koizumi.
(11-30-02)
Dec. 1
KANAZAWA, JAPAN-Upcoming local prospect, Japanese #9 super-bantam Yasuo Kunimi (11-4-4, 5 KOs), 122, dropped previously unbeaten Thai #4 122-pounder Lookai Sishsoe-I (3-1, 1 KO), 121.25, at 1:47 of the first round in a scheduled 10 in Kanazawa, Japan.
Promoter: Kashimi Promotions.
Matchmaker: Joe Koizumi.
(12-1-02)