Takashi Uchiyama
Takashi Uchiyama (内山 高志, Uchiyama Takashi, born November 10, 1979) is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 2005 to 2016, holding the WBA super-featherweight title from 2010 to 2016 (being promoted to Super champion in 2016).
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Uchiyama during his 2012 triumphal parade in Kasukabe, Saitama, Japan | |
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Real name | Takashi Uchiyama Japanese: 内山 高志 |
Nickname(s) | KO Dynamite[1] (Knockout Dynamite)[2] |
Weight(s) | Super-featherweight |
Height | 5 ft 7.5 in (1.71 m) |
Reach | 71.5 in (182 cm) |
Nationality | Japanese |
Born | Nagasaki Prefecture,[3][4] Japan | 10 November 1979
Stance | orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 27 |
Wins | 24 |
Wins by KO | 20 |
Losses | 2 |
Draws | 1 |
Nicknamed 'KO Dynamite', he carries devastating one punch knockout power.
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.[5][6] On May 17, 2010, he defeated Venezuelan Angel Granados via a sixth round TKO for his first defence at the Saitama Super Arena.[7]
Professional boxing record
27 fights | 24 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 20 | 1 |
By decision | 4 | 1 |
Draws | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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27 | Loss | 24–2–1 | SD | 12 | Dec 31, 2016 | For WBA (Super) super-featherweight title | ||
26 | Loss | 24–1–1 | KO | 2 (12), 2:59 | Apr 27, 2016 | Lost WBA (Super) super-featherweight title | ||
25 | Win | 24–0–1 | TKO | 3 (12), 1:47 | Dec 31, 2015 | Retained WBA (Super) super-featherweight title | ||
24 | Win | 23–0–1 | TKO | 2 (12), 1:15 | May 6, 2015 | Retained WBA (Super) super-featherweight title | ||
23 | Win | 22–0–1 | RTD | 9 (12), 3:00 | Dec 31, 2014 | Retained WBA super-featherweight title | ||
22 | Win | 21–0–1 | UD | 12 | Dec 31, 2013 | Retained WBA super-featherweight title | ||
21 | Win | 20–0–1 | KO | 5 (12), 2:15 | May 6, 2013 | Retained WBA super-featherweight title | ||
20 | Win | 19–0–1 | TKO | 8 (12), 2:59 | Dec 31, 2012 | Retained WBA super-featherweight title | ||
19 | Draw | 18–0–1 | TD | 3 (12), 1:15 | Jul 16, 2012 | Retained WBA super-featherweight title; TD after Uchiyama was cut from an accidental head clash | ||
18 | Win | 18–0 | TKO | 11 (12), 0:19 | Dec 31, 2011 | Retained WBA super-featherweight title | ||
17 | Win | 17–0 | RTD | 8 (12), 3:00 | Jan 31, 2011 | Retained WBA super-featherweight title | ||
16 | Win | 16–0 | TKO | 5 (12), 2:27 | Sep 20, 2010 | Retained WBA super-featherweight title | ||
15 | Win | 15–0 | TKO | 6 (12), 1:42 | May 17, 2010 | Retained WBA super-featherweight title | ||
14 | Win | 14–0 | TKO | 12 (12), 2:48 | Jan 11, 2010 | Won WBA super-featherweight title | ||
13 | Win | 13–0 | TKO | 7 (12), 1:01 | Oct 3, 2009 | Retained OPBF super-featherweight title | ||
12 | Win | 12–0 | TKO | 5 (12), 1:05 | May 2, 2009 | Retained OPBF super-featherweight title | ||
11 | Win | 11–0 | TKO | 4 (12), 1:55 | Nov 1, 2008 | Retained OPBF super-featherweight title | ||
10 | Win | 10–0 | UD | 12 | Jun 12, 2008 | Retained OPBF super-featherweight title | ||
9 | Win | 9–0 | TKO | 10 (12), 1:37 | Feb 2, 2008 | Retained OPBF super-featherweight title | ||
8 | Win | 8–0 | KO | 8 (12), 1:32 | Sep 8, 2007 | Won vacant OPBF super-featherweight title | ||
7 | Win | 7–0 | KO | 3 (8), 2:01 | Jun 2, 2007 | |||
6 | Win | 6–0 | UD | 10 | Feb 10, 2007 | |||
5 | Win | 5–0 | KO | 3 (8), 1:45 | Dec 9, 2006 | |||
4 | Win | 4–0 | UD | 8 | Sep 13, 2006 | |||
3 | Win | 3–0 | TKO | 1 (8), 2:39 | Nov 19, 2005 | |||
2 | Win | 2–0 | KO | 1 (6), 2:57 | Sep 29, 2005 | |||
1 | Win | 1–0 | KO | 1 (6), 0:35 | Jul 16, 2005 |
Awards
- Amateur
- 2002 Amateur: Effort Award
- 2003 Amateur: Valuable Player Award
- Professional
- Fighter of the Year in Asia (WBA Annual Awards Dinner, 2010)[8]
- Boxer of the Month for March, 2011 (WBA)
See also
- List of WBA world champions
- List of super featherweight boxing champions
- List of Japanese boxing world champions
- Boxing in Japan
References
- 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. Archived from the original on January 14, 2010. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
- "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.
- 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.
- "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.
- 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.
External links
- Boxing record for Takashi Uchiyama from BoxRec
- プロボクサー内山高志 Official Web Site (in Japanese)
Sporting positions | ||||
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Regional boxing 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 boxing titles | ||||
Preceded by Juan Carlos Salgado |
WBA super-featherweight champion January 11, 2010 – February 21, 2015 Promoted |
Vacant Title next held by Javier Fortunaas Regular champion | ||
Vacant Title last held by Acelino Freitas |
WBA super-featherweight champion Super title February 21, 2015 – April 27, 2016 |
Succeeded by Jezreel Corrales |