Casimero-Akaho No-Contest Verdict Overruled By Commission, Casimero Awarded Knockout Win
John Riel Casimero’s lone fight of the year was befitting of his bizarre 2022 campaign but ultimately ended on a high note. The Korea Boxing Member’s Commission (KBMC) voted to change Casimero’s previously declared No-Contest with Ryo Akaho to a second-round knockout win for the former three-division titlist earlier this month. The December 3 junior featherweight clash—which took place in Incheon, South Korea—saw Casimero have to contend with a controversial knockdown call and Akaho overselling a foul which ultimately ended their bout at 2:25 of round two.
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