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(03) 9497 5885 Kosei Tanaka, who defeated former ring champion Ryoichi Taguchi, celebrates.Photo courtesy of Naoki Fukuda The final championship match of 2020-Kazuto Tanaka told Bad Left Hook: “I’d love to go overseas to expand my opportunities in the future. The year ends with a genuine super fight as Kosei Tanaka and Kazuto Ioka clash in Tokyo THE year ends with a genuine super fight in Tokyo. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Latest News. He challenges for Kazuto Ioka's super-flyweight title on December 31, in Ota City. Tanaka told Bad Left Hook: “I’d love to go overseas to expand my opportunities in the future. He edged out countryman Sho Kimura by majority decision to win the WBO belt in 2018. He made one defence and then stopped Moises Fuentes to win the vacant WBO Light Flyweight title. Pound-for-pound the top 10 fighters in Japan today. 3X world champion Kosei Tanaka is a Japanese professional boxer who held the WBO mini-flyweight title (2015-2016), the WBO junior-flyweight (2016-2017), and the WBO flyweight title (2018-2020 February). He then moved up to light-flyweight in December 2016 and KO'd Mexican Moises Fuentes to win the vacant crown. Japan's Tanaka, who has already has won belts in two weight classes, made his first junior flyweight defense on May 20 and won a hard-fought unanimous … He said: “I feel no pressure to perform. Kosei Tanaka is a 23 year old 3-Weight boxing world champion who won titles in the minimumweight, light flyweight and flyweight weight categories. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. KOSEI TANAKA is the Japanese superstar looking to win a world title in his FOURTH weight division after only 16 fights. KOSEI TANAKA is the Japanese superstar looking to win a world title in his FOURTH weight division after only 16 fights. What games are live on Premier Sports and how much does it cost? Like Far East superstar Inoue - who signed for US giants Top Rank - the 25-year-old wants to venture Stateside. Kosei Tanaka. While known mainly to hardcore fans, the 24 year-old from Nagoya, Japan is one of the most multi-faceted fighters you will see. BOXING. It means his next fight will come exactly 12 months after his last, against Tanaka, who is fast developing into a must-see attraction. It’s just natural for me to fight this way. With that celebration comes an annual boxing event that features some of Japan’s biggest stars. Weight class: Super … Ioka (26-2, 15 KOs), Japan's first-ever four-weight world titleholder, would have been joined by Tanaka in that very exclusive club had the challenger been able to snare the championship. It meant he held the Japanese record for winning a world title in the fewest fights, surpassing Naoya Inoue who managed it in just six. Tanaka lost by technical knockout (TKO). Kosei Tanaka looks to accomplish this fourth world championship in a fourth weight class feat within just sixteen professional fights. YouTube star Paul brutally KO's Askren in first MINUTE of round one, Watch Jake Paul's brutal first-round KO of ex-UFC star Ben Askren, Cormier fumes at Ben Askren 'laughing all the way to the back' after Paul loss, Five fighters Jake Paul could fight next including Tommy Fury & Conor McGregor, © 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Japanese superstar Kosei Tanaka is already a three-division champ, Tanaka started his pro career in 2013 aged 18, Tanaka started his career boxing at SEVEN STONE and four pounds, He holds the Japanese record for winning a world title in the fewest fights, The 25-year-old wants to venture Stateside, Tanaka wants to fight Mexico's pound-for-pound contender Juan Francisco Estrada, Tanaka challenges for Kazuto Ioka's super-flyweight title on December 31, Naoya Inoue shows off his bandaged eye after win against Nonito Donaire. This year ends with a real Super Fight in Tokyo.On New Year’s Eve, Kosei Tanaka aims to remove the WBO super flyweight title and become a 4-weight world champion in the 16th battle. Ángel Acosta-Wikipedia. Vasyl Lomachenko's record of becoming a three-weight world champion in just 12 fights. He went on to win titles in two more weight divisions over the course of just a bit over three years. KT: I won the world titles at three weight divisions within 12 pro fights, which ties the world record of Lomachenko. Ioka won his WBO 8st 3lb title by stopping Aston Palicte last year and then defended it against Jeyvier Cintron on New Year's Eve. Shields became a three-weight champion in 10 fights. However, the 5ft 41⁄2in pint-sized puncher will get to close out the year with yet another shot at enhancing his legacy. Davis OVERHEAD KICK gives Gers early Scottish Cup lead, YouTube star Paul brutally KO's Askren in first MINUTE of round one. Last fight. The undefeated world champion in three different weight classes Kosei Tanaka entered this fight with a perfect boxing record of 15-0-0 (9 knockouts) and he is ranked as the No.1 flyweight in the world. Ioka himself has won honours in four divisions and his uncle Hiroki was the first ever minimumweight champion. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "At the moment the best win of my career was in 2018 against Sho Kimura for the WBO flyweight title, but I am hungry for more defining nights.”. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Questions and/or comments can be sent to Anson at [email protected] and you can follow him on Twitter @AnsonWainwright As for Tanaka, the 25 year old won his first world title in only his fifth pro fight. Komaki made just a sole defence of the title, knocking out Flipino Vic Saludar with a body shot in a fight he had to come from behind in, having been down on the scorecards. With a recognised name like that on my record, I will be able to get more respect in the pound-for-pound rankings for sure. The last fight of Kosei Tanaka took place on December 31, 2020 against Kazuto Ioka. View our online Press Pack. Down in the 5th & 6th, stopped in the 8th, all by the same shot. Within his first five bouts, Tanaka won the WBO belt, beating Julian Yedras on points in Komaki. And he dreams of fighting Mexico's pound-for-pound contender and WBC and Ring super-flyweight king Juan Francisco Estrada. Kosei Tanaka won 10 professional boxing world titles in the different weight divisions. Kosei Tanaka, 25, will be seeking his fourth divisional title when he meets Ioka. Junior bantamweight Kazuto Ioka and flyweight Kosei Tanaka each retained his world title on Tuesday at the Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo. It was a New Years’ Eve treat for boxing fans, as Tokyo, Japan hosted a night of championship action. Tanaka has made three defences of his 8st strap, but was on the sidelines throughout 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Within his first five bouts, Tanaka won the WBO belt, beating Julian Yedras on points in Komaki. After two successful defences, Komaki again made the step up, this time to flyweight. Kosei Tanaka’s Chance to Make History. Becoming a 4 weight world champion in only his 16th fight wasn’t to be for Kosei Tanaka. Tanaka has never fought outside of his homeland, but plans on changing that. Kosei Tanaka. Kosei Tanaka will be a solid opponent for Ioka, and the 25-year-old is a multiple weight champion in his own right. Kosei Tanaka should consider going down in weight - Three-divisional champion Kosei Tanaka (15-1, 9ko) suffered his first career...read more ... One of the very best fighters in the sport – at any weight – “Monster” Inoue is excelling at bantamweight, having previously worn world titles at light-flyweight and super-flyweight. Kosei Tanaka next fight will be announced later. It’s just natural for me to fight this way. At the top of the bill, it was a battle of multiple-weight world champions, and four-weight world champion, Kazuto Ioka, stopped three-weight king Kosei Tanaka in eight absorbing rounds to … Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez — 53 wins (36 knockouts) against one loss and two draws. Statistics of title bouts and photo. He first fought in the lowest division possible - minimumweight - boxing at SEVEN STONE and four pounds. In 2021, are we going to finally see the arrival of Kosei Tanaka in the States? KOSEI TANAKA is the Japanese superstar looking to win a world title in his FOURTH weight division after only 16 fights. Komaki made just a sole defence of the title, knocking out Flipino Vic Saludar with a body shot in a fight he had to come from behind in, having been down on the scorecards. He has lost only to Thai Amnat Ruenroeng and Filipino great Donnie Nietes. "At the moment the best win of my career was in 2018 against Sho Kimura for the WBO flyweight title, but I am hungry for more defining nights.”. He first fought in the lowest division possible - minimumweight - boxing at SEVEN STONE and four pounds. “I want to fight Juan Francisco Estrada. KOSEI TANAKA is the Japanese superstar looking to win a world title in his FOURTH weight division after only 16 fights. Mexico's pound-for-pound contender and WBC and Ring super-flyweight king Juan Francisco Estrada. In doing so he equalled Vasyl Lomachenko's record of becoming a three-weight world champion in just 12 fights. Professional career To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. He challenges for Kazuto Ioka's super-flyweight title on December 31, in Ota City. This has never been done so quickly, with the closest being Oscar De La Hoya – who captured belts in four divisions in his 24th pro bout. Kazuto Ioka ends Kosei Tanaka four-weight bid with eighth-round stoppage World Boxing News 31/12/2020 WBO super flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka retained his title for … News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. It means his next fight will come exactly 12 months after his last, against Tanaka, who is fast developing into a must-see attraction. He won his first world title in just five fights, outscoring Julian Yedras for the vacant WBO Strawweight belt in May 2015. However, the 5ft 41⁄2in pint-sized puncher will get to close out the year with yet another shot at enhancing his legacy. AG: The pandemic slowed things down for a lot of fighters. He first fought in the lowest division possible - minimumweight - boxing at … Kosei Tanaka and Kazuto Ioka clash in Tokyo, ending the year with a real Super Fight. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Tanaka has an elite jab, quick hands, power, and is a low-key mean body puncher. Real Madrid plot transfer swoop for Sterling after he loses place to Foden, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Ioka won his WBO 8st 3lb title by stopping Aston Palicte last year and then defended it against Jeyvier Cintron on New Year's Eve. However, while the 25-year-old fought admirably and with aggression, the defending champion remained calm early on before picking his man off as the bout progressed. He won the WBA 108-pound title in his next bout. He then moved up to light-flyweight in December 2016 and KO'd Mexican Moises Fuentes to win the vacant crown. Like Far East superstar Inoue - who signed for US giants Top Rank - the 25-year-old wants to venture Stateside. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Prediction. Tanaka made up for lost rounds with a vicious KO. Male fighters Vasyl Lomachenko and Kosei Tanaka took 12. Ioka himself has won honours in four divisions and his uncle Hiroki was the first ever minimumweight champion. He said: “I feel no pressure to perform. In doing so he equalled Vasyl Lomachenko's record of becoming a three-weight world champion in just 12 fights. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. In his first defense, he found himself in a real firefight with Vic Saludar. His arsenal as a fighter is very vast. Now I will make the record to win the fourth one, and keep making it in fifth, sixth, etc. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "I am naturally exciting and always put on a show.”. He has lost only to Thai Amnat Ruenroeng and Filipino great Donnie Nietes. Tanaka is the slight favourite, he's unbeaten, is young, Ioka is fairly old, I wouldn't be at all surprised if he won, but I think Ioka will edge this, there isn't a significant size difference, but the weight aspect favours Ioka, because this is Tanaka's first fight at 115. At his best, he is a pleasure to watch. “I want to fight Juan Francisco Estrada. "I am naturally exciting and always put on a show.”. The strong tradition of New Year’s Eve boxing in Japan continued in 2020, with a fantastic main event that saw Kazuto Ioka stop Kosei Tanaka in the eighth round to retain the WBO 115-pound title. 4-Division Champion and current WBO Jr. Bantamweight World Champion Kazuto Ioka faces 3-Division WBO Champion Kosei Tanaka to close 2020 on a historic high. At 25, Tanaka (15-1, 9 KOs) has time on his side to join Ioka as a four-weight titleholder, but he will have to iron out a few kinks in his game first. Tanaka started his pro career in 2013 aged 18, after leaving the amateurs with a 46-5 record. Tanaka is untested at 115 lbs and he looks easier to hit than Ioka, but once he’s in his rhythm and both his feet and fists are flowing, Tanaka looks some fighter and we go for him to win on points. On New Year’s Eve, Kosei Tanaka bids to become a four-weight world champion in only his 16th fight by taking the WBO super-flyweight title off Kazuto Ioka at the Ota-City General Gymnasium. With a recognised name like that on my record, I will be able to get more respect in the pound-for-pound rankings for sure. Tanaka has never fought outside of his homeland, but plans on changing that. And he dreams of fighting Mexico's pound-for-pound contender and WBC and Ring super-flyweight king Juan Francisco Estrada. Tanaka also became a straw-weight titlist after five professional bouts in 2015. He is the fastest ever fighter to win titles in three weight classes. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. This year is no different as WBO Super Flyweight Champion Kazuto Ioka (25-2) goes up […] Tanaka started his pro career in 2013 aged 18, after leaving the amateurs with a 46-5 record. Tanaka started his pro career in 2013 aged 18, after leaving the amateurs with a 46-5 record. By 2015, he became a three-division titleholder by winning the WBA flyweight title, but he surprised the boxing world with a sudden retirement announcement in late 2017. Kosei Tanaka vs. Kazuto Ioka. Instead of waiting for a world title match, Hara make the risky decision to defend his OPBF belt against up-and-coming fighter Kosei Tanaka … It will soon be New Years Eve in Japan, which is a big deal and a holiday that is celebrated through the 3rd of January. It meant he held the Japanese record for winning a world title in the fewest fights, surpassing Naoya Inoue who managed it in just six. 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