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WBO superfly world champ Ioka warned over visible tattoos
- WBO world super flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka has been disciplined, the Japan Boxing Commission said, after tattoos on his left arm became visible during his successful second title defense on New Year's Eve.
The commission's ethics committee decided to issue a severe warning to Ioka and the chairman of his gym, Takuya Kiya.
JBC rules prevent fighters from appearing in a "manner that will make spectators feel uncomfortable" and that includes the display of tattoos. The controversy was sparked when Ioka's tattoos became visible after the foundation he had applied to cover them up flaked off during the fight.