All boxersKatsunari Takayama
“Lightning Kid”
Boxing · Active35-9-0 (1 NC)RECORD
12WINS BY KO / TKO
23WINS BY DECISION
45PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 2-4-0 in 6 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Katsunari Takayama |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Lightning Kid |
| Date of birth | 12 May 1983 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Birthplace | Osaka, Japan |
| Weight classes | Mini flyweight, Light flyweight |
| Height | 157 cm (5′2″) |
| Reach | 159 cm (63″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2000–2024 |
| Status | Active |
| Fights on FightRec | 6 (2005–2021) |
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Titles and honours
- WBC mini flyweight champion 2005
- IBF mini flyweight champion 2013–2015
- WBO mini flyweight champion 2014–2015, 2016–2017
- WBA interim mini flyweight champion 2006–2007
- IBO mini flyweight champion 2024
Background
Japanese mini flyweight who turned professional in 2000 and won the WBC title in 2005. He retired in 2017 and returned in 2020.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
6 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Elwin Soto | TKO | 9 | 2:44 | 8 May 2021 | |
| Loss | Jose Argumedo | Technical decision | 9 | 3:00 | 31 Dec 2015 | |
| Loss | Francisco Rodriguez Jr | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 9 Aug 2014 | ||
| Win | Mario Rodriguez | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 30 Mar 2013 | ||
| Loss | Román González | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 14 Jul 2009 | Kobe, Japan | |
| Win | Isaac Bustos | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 4 Apr 2005 |