Yuito Moriwaki Claims OPBF Super Middleweight Title Over Deok No Yun at Tokyo Dome
TOKYO, JAPAN — The Super Middleweight landscape in the Asia-Pacific region shifted on May 2nd, 2026, as local contender Yuito Moriwaki ascended to the throne. In a high-stakes championship bout at the iconic Tokyo Dome, Moriwaki delivered a career-defining performance to dethrone the defending champion, Deok No Yun, and claim the OPBF Super Middleweight Title.
The Fight: A Tactical Battle of Wills
Promoted by OHASHI Promotion, the event brought elite-level boxing to the heart of Tokyo. Entering the ring as the #3 ranked challenger, Yuito Moriwaki faced a formidable champion in South Korea’s Deok No Yun.
The contest was a technical and physical chess match from start to finish. Yun controlled the pace in several rounds with aggressive flurries, but Moriwaki’s disciplined defense and precise counter-punching resonated with the judges. Both fighters displayed immense heart, pushing the fight to the final bell.
The Decision
The official scorecards reflected just how closely contested the championship was. After ten rounds of action, the bout was decided by a Split Decision (SD):
Judge Surat Soikrachang: 97-93 (for Yun)
Judge Hyun Woo Lee: 94-96 (for Moriwaki)
Judge Katsuhiko Nakamura: 94-96 (for Moriwaki)
With a 2-1 majority, the referee, Nobuto Ikehara, declared Yuito Moriwaki the winner and the New OPBF Super Middleweight Champion.
