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Guts Ishimatsu "GutsIshimatsu Suzuki" was a Japanese professional boxer with a 31-14-6 record. 17 of those wins came by knockout (55% KO rate). Guts Ishimatsu died on June 2, 2026.

🇯🇵JAPANDIED AGED 76

GutsIshimatsu

“GutsIshimatsu Suzuki”

Guts Ishimatsu

31

Wins17 KO · 55%

14

Losses

6

Draws9 tracked bouts

Height
5′7″
Reach
68″
Weight
174 lb
Stance
Orthodox|ref| name=boxrec|
Tracked since
Jun 6, 1970
Died
Jun 2, 2026
Title reigns
1 reign
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Current streak
L2
Last bout
L to Saensak Muangsurin · KO · R6 · Apr 2, 1977

Title Reigns

1 reign
Reign
1
Division
1
Body
1
Longest · WBC Lightweight
2 yr

Lightweight

1 reign
BodyHeldLength
WBCApr 1974 – May 19762 yr

Complete Fight History

Showing 9 of 9

1977

APR 2L toSaensak Muangsurin· KO · R6Kokugikan · Tokyo—

1976

MAY 8L toEsteban de Jesús· UDJuan Ramón Loubriel Stadium · Bayamon—

1975

FEB 27d.Ken Buchanan· UDMetropolitan Gym—

1974

NOV 28d.Rodolfo González· KO · R12Prefectural Gymnasium · Osaka—

APR 11d.Rodolfo González· KO · R8Nihon University Auditorium · Tokyo—

1973

SEP 8L toRoberto Durán· TKO · R10Gimnasio Nuevo Panama · Panama City—

1970

OCT 29L toRene Barrientos· MDHonolulu International Center · Honolulu—

OCT 10L toLionel Rose· UDPalais Theatre · Saint Kilda—

JUN 6L toIsmael Laguna· TKO · R13Gimnasio Nuevo Panama · Panama City—

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Common Questions

What is Guts Ishimatsu's professional boxing record?
Guts Ishimatsu's professional record is 31-14-6, with 17 knockouts.
Has Guts Ishimatsu lost a fight?
Yes. Guts Ishimatsu lost 14 professional fights and finished with a 31-14-6 record.
When is Guts Ishimatsu's next fight?
Guts Ishimatsu died on June 2, 2026 and has no next fight.
Is Guts Ishimatsu retired?
Guts Ishimatsu died on June 2, 2026; the last bout Kill The Body has tracked was on April 2, 1977.