On March 1,2001 he fought against Kook-Yul Song from South Korea to challenge his OPBF super welterweight title, and he won by major decision during the eleventh round because the bout was stopped as Ishida's right eye was injured after the accidental headbutt.
He fought against Kook-Yul Song from South Korea to challenge his OPBF super welterweight title. This was on March 1,2001. He won by major decision during the eleventh round. The bout was stopped. Ishida's right eye was injured after the accidental headbutt.