Takashi Uchiyama
| Takashi Uchiyama | |
|---|---|
 Uchiyama during his 2012 triumphal parade in Kasukabe, Saitama, Japan | |
| Statistics | |
| Real name |
Takashi Uchiyama Japanese: 内山 高志 |
| Nickname(s) |
KO Dynamite[1] (Knockout Dynamite)[2] |
| Rated at | Super featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7.5 in (1.71 m) |
| Reach | 71 in (181 cm) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born |
10 November 1979 Nagasaki Prefecture,[3][4] Japan |
| Stance | orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 26 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
Takashi Uchiyama (内山 高志 Uchiyama Takashi, born November 10, 1979) is a Japanese professional boxer. He is a former WBA (Super) super-featherweight champion. Nicknamed 'KO Dynamite', he carries devastating one punch knockout power.
Uchiyama reached a peak of #10 in The Ring (magazine) Pound for pound listings.[5]
Early life
He was born in Nagasaki Prefecture,[3][4] grew up in Kasukabe, Saitama, and lives in Tokyo.
Boxing career
Uchiyama compiled an amateur record of 91-22 (59 KOs), including his accomplishments of winning four lightweight titles. He turned professional in 2005, and won his debut via the first round knockout on 16 July. On September 8, 2007, Uchiyama captured the OPBF super featherweight title, then defended it five times. He has been called by a nickname KO Dynamite[1] (Knockout Dynamite)[2] in Japan.
WBA super featherweight champion
Uchiyama won the WBA super featherweight title from Mexican Juan Carlos Salgado via a twelfth round TKO in the latter's first title defence in Tokyo at the Tokyo Big Sight on January 11, 2010.[6][7] On May 17, 2010, he defeated Venezuelan Angel Granados via a sixth round TKO for his first defence at the Saitama Super Arena.[8]
Professional boxing record
| Professional record summary | ||
| 26 fights | 24 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 20 | 1 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | N/A | N/A |  Jezreel Corrales |
N/A | – (12) | Dec 31, 2016 |  Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan |
For WBA (Super) super-featherweight title |
| 26 | Loss | 24–1–1 | Jezreel Corrales |
TKO | 2 (12), 2:59 | Apr 27, 2016 | Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan |
Lost WBA (Super) super-featherweight title |
| 25 | Win | 24–0–1 |  Oliver Flores |
TKO | 3 (12), 1:47 | Dec 31, 2015 | Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan |
Retained WBA (Super) super-featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 23–0–1 |  Jomthong Chuwattana |
KO | 2 (12), 1:15 | May 6, 2015 | Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan |
Retained WBA (Super) super-featherweight title |
| 23 | Win | 22–0–1 |  Israel Héctor Perez |
RTD | 9 (12), 3:00 | Dec 31, 2014 | Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan |
Retained WBA super-featherweight title |
| 22 | Win | 21–0–1 | Daiki Kaneko |
UD | 12 | Dec 31, 2013 | Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan |
Retained WBA super-featherweight title |
| 21 | Win | 20–0–1 |  Jaider Parra |
KO | 5 (12), 2:15 | May 6, 2013 | Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan |
Retained WBA super-featherweight title |
| 20 | Win | 19–0–1 |  Bryan Vázquez |
TKO | 8 (12), 2:59 | Dec 31, 2012 | Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan |
Retained WBA super-featherweight title |
| 19 | Draw | 18–0–1 |  Michael Farenas |
TD | 3 (12), 1:15 | Jul 16, 2012 | Winghat, Kasukabe, Japan |
Retained WBA super-featherweight title; TD after Uchiyama sustained a cut from an accidental head clash |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 |  Jorge Solís |
KO | 11 (12), 0:19 | Dec 31, 2011 | Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium, Yokohama, Japan |
Retained WBA super-featherweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Takashi Miura |
RTD | 8 (12), 3:00 | Jan 31, 2011 | Ariake Colosseum, Tokyo, Japan |
Retained WBA super-featherweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 |  Roy Mukhlis |
TKO | 5 (12), 2:27 | Sep 20, 2010 | Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan |
Retained WBA super-featherweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Angel Granados |
TKO | 6 (12), 1:42 | May 17, 2010 | Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan |
Retained WBA super-featherweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Juan Carlos Salgado |
TKO | 12 (12), 2:48 | Jan 11, 2010 | Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan |
Won WBA super-featherweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Aaron Melgarejo |
TKO | 7 (12), 1:01 | Oct 3, 2009 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
Retained OPBF super-featherweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Thong Por Chokchai |
TKO | 5 (12), 1:05 | May 2, 2009 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
Retained OPBF super-featherweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 |  Byung-Joo Moon |
TKO | 4 (12), 1:55 | Nov 1, 2008 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
Retained OPBF super-featherweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Hero Bando |
UD | 12 | Jun 12, 2008 | Nihon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan |
Retained OPBF super-featherweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Akira Yamazaki |
TKO | 10 (12), 1:37 | Feb 2, 2008 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
Retained OPBF super-featherweight title |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 |  Nedal Hussein |
KO | 8 (12), 1:32 | Sep 8, 2007 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
Won vacant OPBF super-featherweight title |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Seung Won Baek |
KO | 3 (8), 2:01 | Jun 2, 2007 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Muangfahlek Kiatwichean |
UD | 10 | Feb 10, 2007 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Moses Seran |
KO | 3 (8), 1:45 | Dec 9, 2006 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Tomoya Endo |
UD | 8 | Sep 13, 2006 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Man Deuk Park |
TKO | 1 (8), 2:39 | Nov 19, 2005 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Takamasa Ueno |
KO | 1 (6), 2:57 | Sep 29, 2005 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Chandet Sithramkamhaeng |
KO | 1 (6), 0:35 | Jul 16, 2005 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
Professional debut |
Titles in boxing
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regional titles | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Yusuke Kobori |
OPBF super-featherweight champion September 8, 2007 – December 2009 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Koji Kawamura |
| World titles | ||
| Preceded by Juan Carlos Salgado |
WBA super-featherweight champion January 11, 2010 – February 21, 2015 Promoted |
Vacant Title next held by Jason Sosa |
| Vacant Title last held by Acelino Freitas |
WBA super-featherweight champion Super title February 21, 2015 – April 27, 2016 |
Succeeded by Jezreel Corrales |
Awards
- Amateur
- 2002 Amateur: Effort Award
- 2003 Amateur: Valuable Player Award
- Professional
- Fighter of the Year in Asia (WBA Annual Awards Dinner, 2010)[9]
- Boxer of the Month for March, 2011 (WBA)
See also
- List of WBA world champions
- List of super featherweight boxing champions
- List of current world boxing champions
References
- 1 2 ワタナベボクシングジム – 内山高志 (in Japanese). Watanabe boxing gym official website. February 1, 2010. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
- 1 2 "プロボクサー内山高志 Official Web Site – 内山高志" (in Japanese). Takashi Uchiyama official website. Archived from the original on May 7, 2008. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
- 1 2 世界王者アーカイヴス – 内山高志 (in Japanese). Japan Pro Boxing Association official website. February 24, 2010. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
- 1 2 "内山の略歴＝WBAスーパーフェザー級戦" (in Japanese). Jiji Press. January 11, 2010. Retrieved January 12, 2010.
- ↑ http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings
- ↑ Joe Koizumi (January 11, 2010). "Full Report: Uchiyama-Salgado". Fightnews.com. Retrieved January 12, 2010.
- ↑ Kyodo News (January 12, 2010). "Uchiyama claims belt at first time of asking". The Japan Times. Retrieved January 12, 2010.
- ↑ Sapa-AP (May 18, 2010). "Uchiyama retains his belt". Times LIVE. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
- ↑ Pablo Freight, Marcelino Castillo (November 24, 2010). "Haye, Cotto Grab Top WBA Awards at Managua Convention". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
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