Hiroki Horiike Captures OPBF Super Lightweight Title in Seoul

In an epic battle of strategy and endurance, Japanese challenger Hiroki Horiike was crowned the new Super Lightweight monarch of the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF)—a WBC-affiliated body—after defeating local favorite Joo Young Kim via majority decision.

The event, hosted by promoter Han Sang Kim in the South Korean capital, drew an enthusiastic crowd to witness a high-level clash between two of the region’s top 140-pounders.

From the opening bell, Horiike displayed unwavering determination against the defending champion. The bout was a physical game of chess, where the Japanese challenger successfully imposed his rhythm during key rounds, neutralizing Kim’s aggressive style in front of his home crowd.

The judges’ scorecards reflected the competitive nature of the fight:

Yoshikazu Furuta (JP): 97-93 (Horiike)
Jae Bong Kim (Kor): 96-94 (Horiike)
Jun Bae Lim (Kor): 95-95 (Draw)

With this majority decision victory, Hiroki Horiike returns to Japan as the new OPBF Green and Gold champion.