Koshimoto takes spit decision over Chi, grabs WBC title

Koshimoto takes spit decision over Chi, grabs WBC title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Japanese challenger Takashi Koshimoto (R) won a split decision over champion Chi In Jin of South Korea to capture the WBC featherweight title at Fukuoka Kyuden Memorial Gymnasium on Jan. 29. With the victory, the 35-year-old Koshimoto became the oldest Japanese boxer to claim a world title. (Kyodo)

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