Kyotaro Yoshida Crowned New OPBF Champion After Tactical War at Korakuen Hall

TOKYO, Japan – In a vibrant night of Asian boxing, Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall witnessed the birth of a new champion. In a duel defined by strategy and stamina, Kyotaro Yoshida (OPBF #5) secured a split-decision victory over Jinya Yamaguchi (OPBF #3) to claim the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Super Flyweight title.

The bout, presented by MISAKO Promotions, lived up to the hype of a clash between two of the division’s top-ranked contenders. From the opening bell, Yamaguchi looked to establish his technical superiority, but he was met by a determined Yoshida who refused to yield, applying relentless pressure during the fight’s pivotal moments.

After 10 rounds of intense exchanges, the judges’ scorecards reflected just how razor-thin the contest was:

Tetsuya Iida: 96-94 (Yamaguchi)

Koji Tanaka: 93-97 (Yoshida)

Katsuhiko Nakamura: 93-97 (Yoshida)

With this Split Decision (SD) victory, Kyotaro Yoshida elevates his international standing and emerges as a rising force to watch in the 115-pound division.