DAVAO CITY ? Filipino Aston Palicte lost by a technical knockout in the 10th round to Kazuto Ioka of Japan in their vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) World super flyweight title last June 19 at the Makuhan Messe in Chiba City.
It was Palicte?s third setback against 25 wins and 1 draw.
The 30-year old Ioka improved his record to 24 wins with 14 knockouts against two loses.
Ioka recently lost to Donnie Nietes of Cebu by a split decision in their battle for the vacant WBO World super flyweight title last Dec. 31, 2018.
Meanwhile, Hiroto Kyoguchi of Japan retained his WBA Super World light flyweight title by beating Tanawat Nakoon of Thailand by a unanimous decision.
Miyo ?Mushasi? Yoshida of Japan beat Casey ?Lady Hawaiian Punch? Morton of USA by a unanimous decision to win the vacant WBO World female super flyweight title.
The fights were promoted by Hitoshi Watanabe of Watanabe Promotions. (Lito delos Reyes)
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