Boxer Choi Si-ro extends winning streak to 12 with third-round knockout victory 작성일 04-06 9 목록 <div class="ab_photo photo_center "> <div class="image"> <span class="end_photo_org"><img src="https://imgnews.pstatic.net/image/640/2026/04/06/0000086667_001_20260406205210914.jpg" alt="" /><em class="img_desc">Choi Siro celebrates his victory over Giovanni Cabrera at the Namyangju Sports Complex indoor gymnasium in Gyeonggi on April 5. [FW1] </em></span> <span class="mask"></span> </div> </div> <br> Boxer Choi Si-ro extended his winning streak to 12 consecutive victories with a third-round knockout victory on Sunday. <br> <br> The WBA Asia champion based in Korea defeated Giovanni Cabrera of the United States by KO in the third round in the men's 61.2 kilograms (135 pounds) light division at the Namyangju Sports Complex indoor gymnasium in Gyeonggi. <br><br>Cabrera, regarded as a formidable opponent, was floored by Choi’s left hook. With the win, Choi improved his professional record to 12 wins with nine knockouts. <br> <br> As a southpaw, Choi initially struggled with Cabrera’s power and timing in the early rounds. However, he regained control by adjusting his strategy, effectively targeting his opponent from both sides and recalibrating his distance and timing. In the third round, he finished the bout with a decisive left hook following a body feint, sending Cabrera to the canvas. <br> <br> Choi, whose birth name is Sirochbek Ismoilov, is a native of Uzbekistan. He began boxing at the age of six, following in the footsteps of his father, a former boxer. <br> <br> After being selected for Uzbekistan’s national reserve team, he moved to Korea in July 2023 to join FW1, a Korean boxing team. He adopted the Korean ring name “Choi Si-ro,” combining the first two syllables of his given name with the surname of FW1 CEO Choi Wan-il. He uses the new name on his official athlete documents and even on his alien registration card. <br> <br> With this victory, Choi is emerging as a contender on the global stage. According to boxing record site BoxRec, he is currently ranked No. 25 in the lightweight division, putting him within reach of the sport’s elite. As major promoters and international matchmakers begin to take notice, the possibility of a world title is growing. <br> <br> <div class="ab_photo photo_center ab_zoom"> <div class="image"> <span class="end_photo_org"><img src="https://imgnews.pstatic.net/image/640/2026/04/06/0000086667_002_20260406205210986.jpg" alt="" /><em class="img_desc">Choi Siro celebrates his victory over Giovanni Cabrera at the Namyangju Sports Complex indoor gymnasium in Gyeonggi on April 5. [FW1] </em></span> <span class="mask"></span> </div> </div> <br> “For Choi Si-ro, 2026 will be a defining year. With this being the perfect timing to challenge for a world title, we will focus all our efforts on capturing the final remaining world championship belt,” an FW1 official said. <br> <br> Meanwhile, 19-year-old Song Se-young, a new addition to FW1, also claimed victory in an exhibition match. Standing 175 centimeters (5 feet 9 inches) tall and weighing 70 kilograms, Song is a former elite amateur boxer who graduated from Gyeongbuk Physical Education Middle and High School. His achievements include a gold medal at the 51st National Junior Sports Festival in 2022 during his middle school years and another gold medal at the 106th National Sports Festival in 2025 as a high school student. <br><br><i>This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.</i> 관련자료 이전 “로봇은 인간 대체재 아닌 동료”…호주는 ‘협업’ 실험 중 04-06 다음 '박지원 팀킬·린샤오쥔 논란' 황대헌 드디어 공식 입장 발표 "비난 멈출 것이라 기대하진 않지만..." 04-06 댓글 0 등록된 댓글이 없습니다. 로그인한 회원만 댓글 등록이 가능합니다.
