Kawashima falls in TKO to Mijares in 10th

Kawashima falls in TKO to Mijares in 10th

TOKYO, Japan - Challenger Katsushige Kawashima (L) of Japan congratulates WBC super flyweight champion Cristian Mijares (R) in Tokyo on Jan. 3 after failing to regain the crown he lost to his Mexican opponent in September last year. Kawashima fell in a technical knockout.

Kawashima to meet WBC interim champ Mijares in rematch

Kawashima to meet WBC interim champ Mijares in rematch

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese boxer Katsushige Kawashima (R) and WBA super featherweight champion Edwin Valero of Venezuela pose for a photo at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 2 prior to their respective world title matches scheduled for Jan. 3, 2007, in Tokyo.

Kawashima loses decision to Mijares for interim title

Kawashima loses decision to Mijares for interim title

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Cristian Mijares (L) of Mexico reacts after defeating former champion Katsushige Kawashima of Japan by split decision to win the WBC super flyweight interim title in Yokohama on Sept. 18.

Kawashima loses decision to Mijares for interim title

Kawashima loses decision to Mijares for interim title

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Cristian Mijares of Mexico holds his trophy in joy after defeating former champion Katsushige Kawashima of Japan by split decision to win the WBC super flyweight interim title in Yokohama on Sept. 18.

Kawashima loses decision to Mijares for interim title

Kawashima loses decision to Mijares for interim title

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Former champion Katsushige Kawashima (L) and Mexican fighter Cristian Mijares are in action during their WBC super flyweight interim title match in Yokohama on Sept. 18. Fourth-ranked Mijares won the title by split decision.

Kawashima loses decision to Mijares for interim title

Kawashima loses decision to Mijares for interim title

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Former champion Katsushige Kawashima (L) and Mexican fighter Cristian Mijares are in action during their WBC super flyweight interim title match in Yokohama on Sept. 18. Fourth-ranked Mijares won the title by split decision. (Kyodo)

Kawashima loses decision to Mijares for interim title

Kawashima loses decision to Mijares for interim title

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Cristian Mijares of Mexico holds his trophy in joy after defeating former champion Katsushige Kawashima of Japan by split decision to win the WBC super flyweight interim title in Yokohama on Sept. 18. (Kyodo)

Kawashima loses decision to Mijares for interim title

Kawashima loses decision to Mijares for interim title

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Cristian Mijares (L) of Mexico reacts after defeating former champion Katsushige Kawashima of Japan by split decision to win the WBC super flyweight interim title in Yokohama on Sept. 18. (Kyodo)

Kawashima to meet WBC interim champ Mijares in rematch

Kawashima to meet WBC interim champ Mijares in rematch

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese boxer Katsushige Kawashima (R) and WBA super featherweight champion Edwin Valero of Venezuela pose for a photo at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 2 prior to their respective world title matches scheduled for Jan. 3, 2007, in Tokyo. (Kyodo)