Kobayashi comes up short in WBC flyweight challenge

Kobayashi comes up short in WBC flyweight challenge

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese challenger Shoji ''Celes'' Kobayashi (L) slumps in disappointment after learning his 12-round effort against champion Malcolm Tunacao of the Philippines (R) in the WBC flyweight world championship title fight was ruled a draw. The fight took place Aug. 20 at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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