Hiroki Horiike W10 Joo Young Kim... Japanese junior welterweight Hiroki Horiike ventured to South Korea where he was crowned the new OPBF champion after defeating local favorite Joo Young Kim (20-3-3)  via majority decision. The event, hosted by promoter Han Sang Kim in the South Korean capital of Seoul, drew an enthusiastic crowd to witness a high-level clash between two of the region’s top 140-pounders. From the opening bell, Horiike (7-0) displayed unwavering determination against the defending regional 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, with one judge viewing it 95-95 but getting overruled by his two colleagues, 96-94 and 97-93.