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Boxing · Deceased31-14-6RECORD
17WINS BY KO / TKO
14WINS BY DECISION
51PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Yuji Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 5 Jun 1949 |
| Died | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Birthplace | Awano, Tochigi, Japan |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Light welterweight, Lightweight |
| Trainers | Eddie Townsend |
| Height | 171 cm (5′7″) |
| Reach | 172 cm (68″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1966–1978 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Last fight | Loss vs Esteban De Jesús, 1 May 1976 |
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Titles and honours
- WBC lightweight champion (1974–1976)
- OPBF lightweight champion (1972)
Background
Japanese boxer born in Tochigi Prefecture who moved to Tokyo to train while working odd jobs, and won the WBC lightweight title in 1974. After retiring he became a popular television comedian, actor and boxing commentator.
Fight history
5 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Esteban De Jesús | Decision (points) | 15 | 1 May 1976 | Puerto Rico | Lost WBC lightweight title; Date approximate | |
| Win | Ken Buchanan | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 27 Feb 1975 | Retained WBC lightweight title | ||
| Win | Rodolfo González | KO | 12 | 28 Nov 1974 | Retained WBC lightweight title | ||
| Win | Rodolfo González | KO | 8 | 11 Apr 1974 | Tokyo, Japan | Won WBC lightweight title | |
| Loss | Roberto Durán | TKO | 10 | 8 Sep 1973 | Panama | For WBA lightweight title |
Other sources: ja.wikipedia.org
Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).