TOKYO -- Going into the 11th round of the title fight, Andy "The Blade" Hiraoka had yet to shake off a hard-hitting opponent who was pushing him all the way.
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An African father's tough love pushes Japanese boxer to the top
Bullied as a child, Andy Hiraoka now sets his sights on a world championship belt
Andy "The Blade" Hiraoka poses at Yokohama's Ohashi Boxing Gym, which is run by former world champion Hideyuki Ohashi. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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