Siro Choi KO11 Shuichiro Yoshino ... In a lightweight clash at the Cultur Center in Namyangju, Korea, Uzbeki-born, Korean-based Siro Choi (9-0, 7 KOs) delivered a statement-making knockout in the elevemth round over Japan's Shuichiro Yoshino (17-2, 13 KOs). From the opening bell, Choi brought the heat — blending speed, precision, and aggression to chip away at the veteran. Yoshino, known for his ring IQ and grit, answered back with sharp counters and solid combinations, but Choi’s footwork and surgical accuracy consistently gave him the upper hand. The tide decisively turned in the tenth round, when Choi unleashed a combination that sent Yoshino to the canvas for the first time in the fight. Though the Japanese warrior beat the count, the damage had been done, and the writing was on the wall. In the eleventh, Choi closed the show with authority — detonating a right hand that left Yoshino defenseless. The referee had seen enough, waving it off to crown Choi as the winner With this highlight-reel knockout, the unbeaten Choi solidifies his status as an emerging boxer on the Asian scene. As for Yoshino, who was coming off a win over Jules Victoriano, it’s back to the drawing board as he looks to regroup after this tough setback.