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Kimura, Wulan Fight to a Draw in Thailand; WBA Int’l 112 Belt Stays Vacant
By Carlos Costa PhilBoxing.com Thu, 26 Jan 2023

BANGKOK, Thailand — In an exciting, close, blow-by-blow 10-rounder, former WBO Flyweight World Champion Sho Kimura of Japan and Chinese WBA Asia 112 titlist Wulan Tuolehazi fought to a draw, leaving the WBA International Flyweight title vacant,
The non-stop action battle unfolded as the main event of the thrilling January 25 televised show at the plush Spaceplus Bangkok, Thailand.
The veteran Sho Kimura - assisted by coach former fighter Shoji Kimura - displayed skills and slick moves, continuously landing on the strong-as-a-bull Middle Kingdom warrior.
Wulan, meanwhile landed less amount of punches, although his blows visibly packed more power, both men refusing to give an inch in the rumble seen in Asia on a variety of platforms, including China's popular Kuaishou App, as well as Weibo.
The third man was veteran WBA referee Pinit Prayadsab of Thailand, supervisor was Won Kim of the ROK.
The thrilling show was a production of Liu Gang of Maxpower, Brico Santig of Highland Boxing and Tony Chen of SpacePlus.
Photo by Carlos Costa for Philboxing, The Filipino Boxing Portal.
The author, veteran man of boxing Carlos Costa of Panama was in ringside in Bangkok. Carlos can be reached at carlos@philboxing.com and whatsapp +639184538152.
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