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Kono-Kaovichit WBA Title Clash is Set For March 26th

•Dec 27, 2013

The Championships Committee of the World Boxing Association has been advised that March 26th is the agreed upon date for Kohei Kono (28-8, 11KOs) vs. Denkaosan Kaovichit (62-3-1, 26KOs) - who were ordered to battle for the WBA's vacant 115-pound title. The fight will take place in Tokyo, Japan. Kaovichit is currently the leading contender for the super flyweight belt, while Kono is the second runner-up and the former champion of the division. The belt became vacant after champion Liborio Solis failed to make weight a few weeks ago for a unification with IBF champion Daiki Kameda in Japan.

Kono vs. Kaovichit Ordered For Vacant WBA Title

Hilmar Rojas

•Dec 19, 2013

The Championships Committee of the World Boxing Association, in compliance with Rule 28 of the agency - ordered the fight for vacant 115-pound title between the highest ranked contenders - Kohei Kono (28-8, 11KOs) and Denkaosan Kaovichit (62-3-1, 26KOs). Kaovichit is currently the leading contender for the super flyweight belt, while Kono is the second runner-up and the former champion of the division. Both parties have been advised. The belt became vacant after champion Liborio Solis failed to make weight a few weeks ago for a unification with IBF champion Daiki Kameda in Japan.

Uchiyama Stops Parra; Solis Tops Kono For 115 Lb. Title

Jake Donovan

•May 6, 2013

A long-reigning titlist proudly defended his crown while another belt change hands in atitle fight doubleheader Monday evening in Tokyo, Japan. Both bouts pitted Japanese fighters against visiting Venezuelans, with each nation claming victory. Takashi Uchiyama continued his dominance atop the 130 lb. division with a 5th round stoppage of visiting Jaider Parra in the evening's main event.

Uchiyama-Parra, Kono-Solis Doubleheader on May 6th

Hilmar Rojas

•Mar 6, 2013

Negotiations have concluded between the managers for the super flyweight champion of the World Boxing Association, Kohei Kono, and interim division king Liborio Solis - and the boxers will collide on May 6 in the battle to define the absolute WBA champion at 115 pounds. Wuatanabe Promotions announced the details of the agreement, and also said that the fight will take place at Ota Ward Gym in Tokyo.

Kohei Kono Injured, Needs More Time For Mandatory

Jhonny Gonzalez

•Feb 8, 2013

WBA super flyweight champion Kohei Kono (28-7, 11KOs) has suffered an injury and advised the World Boxing Association that he will require additional time to satisfy his mandatory obligation against WBA interim-champion Liborio Solis (14-1, 3KOs). Kono won the title on December 31 with an upset fourth round knockout over Thai champion Tepparith Kokietgym. Solis has been the interim-champion since December 2011.

Takashi Uchiyama Crushes Bryan Vasquez In Eight Rounds

Jake Donovan

•Dec 31, 2012

By Jake Donovan - Further proof that the election isn't over until all of the ballots are counted came in undercard action. Unheralded fringe contender Kohei Kono scored a major upset - officially and visually - with a stunning fourth round stoppage of Tepparith Kokeitgym to claim a piece of the 115 lb. crown. Kono entered the fight riding a modest two-fight win streak after having lost three in a row. Meanwhile, Kokeitgym was gaining traction on incumbent titlist Omar Narvaez in discussion for the best 115 lb. fighter in the world. Any argument in favor of the 24-year old is now moot, after suffering three knockdowns en route to being stopped at 2:08 of round four in the evening's chief support.