WBC and Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) Amend Official Result of Iwata vs. CP Freshmart to Technical Knockout (TKO)

The World Boxing Council (WBC) is pleased to report that, following an exhaustive technical review, the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) has officially amended the result of the WBC World Light Flyweight title bout held on March 15, 2026.

Following a formal petition issued by the WBC on March 19, the JBC initiated a comprehensive investigation as there was clear video evidence from the  Shokichi Iwata vs champion Knockout CP Freshmart (Thammanoon Niyomtrong).

The final investigation report—signed by JBC Executive Secretary Tsuyoshi Yasukochi and endorsed by a panel of seven officials and specialists—details the following findings:

• Video Analysis: After a meticulous frame-by-frame review, it was determined that the cut above Knockout CP Freshmart’s left eye was caused by a legal right hook landed by Iwata at approximately the 0:55 mark of the fourth round.
• Absence of Headbutt: The investigation concluded that no headbutt contributed to the injury; rather, the wound was the direct result of a legal and effective punch.
• Rectification of the Result: Because the fight stoppage in the eighth round was a direct consequence of the injury caused by a legal blow, the JBC has ruled it appropriate to amend the official result from a Technical Decision (TD) to a Technical Knockout (TKO) in favor of Shokichi Iwata.

This outcome reaffirms the critical importance of technology in modern officiating. The WBC celebrates the Japan Boxing Commission’s commitment to the active implementation of Instant Replay—a tool the WBC has championed globally to ensure fairness and transparency in the ring.

The video evidence clearly documenting the source of the injury has been integrated into the official bout file as irrefutable proof of this decision.

Official Evidence: wbcboxing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/iwata-cp-freshmart.mp4