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Takashi Uchiyama and Jomthong Chuwatana are set for their junior lightweight title fight, Wednesday evening in Tokyo, Japan.
With the extended absence of former 130 lb. titlist Mikey Garcia, the junior lightweight division turned to Uchiyama (22-0-1, 18KOs) as its de facto leader. It could be argued that it was already an honor unofficialy bestowed upon the 35-year old dating back to his title-winning 12th round knockout of Juan Carlos Salgado in Jan. '10.
Ten defenses have followed, including a 9th round stoppage of Argentina's Israel Perez last New Year's Eve. Wednesday's contest marks Uchiyama's fourth straight fight at Ota-City Gym in Tokyo.
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With the extended absence of former 130 lb. titlist Mikey Garcia, the junior lightweight division turned to Uchiyama (22-0-1, 18KOs) as its de facto leader. It could be argued that it was already an honor unofficialy bestowed upon the 35-year old dating back to his title-winning 12th round knockout of Juan Carlos Salgado in Jan. '10.
Ten defenses have followed, including a 9th round stoppage of Argentina's Israel Perez last New Year's Eve. Wednesday's contest marks Uchiyama's fourth straight fight at Ota-City Gym in Tokyo.
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