Dave Apolinario's Comeback Halted by Knockout Loss to LongYi Hu in Tokyo
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Former world title challenger Dave Apolinario experienced a setback in his boxing career with an unexpected knockout defeat to Chinese boxer LongYi Hu during a non-title super flyweight bout at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The fight ended in the third round after Apolinario was knocked down twice, with the final blow being a right hook to the chin.
Key Points
Dave Apolinario lost to LongYi Hu by knockout in a non-title super flyweight bout.
The fight took place at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan on April 22, 2025.
Apolinario was knocked down twice in the third round, the final time from a right hook to the chin.
Apolinario's record slipped to 21-2 with this being his second knockout loss in three fights.
LongYi Hu improved his record to 9-2 after surviving early difficulties and knocking out Apolinario.
Apolinario was attempting a comeback after a previous knockout loss in a fight for the IBF flyweight title.
