Former WBO bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero (Team Casimero)By NIKOLE JAVIERJohn Riel Casimero has been awarded a knockout win for his lone bout this year. However, Casimero, who has not engaged inside the ring for 16 months prior to the bout, would be awarded a yearend victory. “The Games and Amusement Board (GAB) welcomes the decision of the Korea Boxing Member’s Commission (KBM) to change the result of the December 3, 2022 fight between John Riel Casimero and Ryo Akaho from “NO CONTEST” to “CASIMERO WIN BY KO.”The KBM has convened two deliberative committees and discussed the issue twice. After its review of the fight and the evidence presented to it, the KBM has decided to declare a Casimero WIN by KO, thereby reaffirming KBM’s commitment to sportsmanship and fair play. GAB commends KBM Chairman John Hwang and his team for their decisive action and stellar leadership,” the letter read.

Source: Manila Times December 24, 2022 18:05 UTC