Taiju Shiratori

Taiju Shiratori (白鳥大珠, Shiratori Taiju, born February 2, 1996) is a Japanese kickboxer and former boxer fighting out of Tokyo, Japan.

Taiju Shiratori
Born (1996-02-02) February 2, 1996
Tokyo, Japan
Other namesThe Prince
NationalityJapanese
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight63 kg (138.9 lb; 9.9 st)
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofTokyo, Japan
TeamTeam Teppen (Teppen Gym)
TrainerHiroyuki Nasukawa (Teppen Gym president)
Boxing record from BoxRec

As of 1 August 2020, he is ranked the #1 bantamweight in the world by Combat Press.[1]

Biography and Career

In 2019 Taiju participates in the RISE World Series tournament, he earned the biggest win of his career during the semi-final when he defeated Rajadamnern Stadium champion Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang during a thrilling fight.[2]

On September 16, 2019 Shiratori won the RISE World Series -61kg Tournament and the 10 million yen cash prize by defeating Japanese Muay Thai star Genji Umeno in the first round.

Titles and accomplishments

Professional

  • 2019 RISE World Series -61kg Tournament Champion[3]
  • 2019 RISE Lightweight Champion[4]
  • 2013 WPMF Japan Super Featherweight Champion[5]

Amateur

  • 2010 All Japan Shin Karate K-3 Grand Prix Winner[6]

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
Boxing record

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

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