Shinji Takehara
Japanese boxer (born 1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shinji Takehara (竹原慎二, Takehara Shinji, born January 25, 1972) is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 1996. He was the first Japanese boxer to capture a middleweight title having held the World Boxing Association (WBA) title from 1995 to 1996.
Shinji Takehara 竹原慎二 | |
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Born | (1972-01-25) January 25, 1972 (age 52) |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Middleweight |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 25 |
Wins | 24 |
Wins by KO | 18 |
Losses | 1 |
Takehara turned pro in 1989 and had a relatively short professional career, spanning only seven years. In 1995, he landed a shot at the WBA middleweight title against Jorge Fernando Castro and won by decision. Takehara lost the belt in his only defeat during his first defense to William Joppy in a 9th-round TKO. He was overwhelmed in the first round and appeared unable to determine incoming attacks. Ringside doctors examination discovered Takehara had posterior vitreous detachment which progressed into retinal detachment and subsequently forced him into retirement.