Career
Both fighters were knocked down twice during the fight. He retired in 2005 after being knocked out in the first round by Koki Kameda.
Both fighters were knocked down twice during the fight. He retired in 2005 after being knocked out in the first round by Koki Kameda.
He defended the WBC portion of the title ten times before losing it to Yo Sam Choi in 1999 via unanimous decision.