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Katsunari Takayama "Lightning Kid" is a Japanese professional boxer with a 35-9-0 record. 12 of those wins came by knockout (34% KO rate).

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Katsunari

Takayama

Lightning Kid

35 – 9

12 KO · 34.29% RATE · 46 TRACKED BOUTS

Tale of the Tape

Height

5′2″ (157 cm)

Reach

63″ (159 cm)

Stance

Orthodox

Current Form

Last 5

WWWLW

Current Streak

W3

Layoff

1.7 years

Last Bout

d. Kha Lu · UD
Dec 18, 2024

Title Reigns

5 reigns
Title History
  • WBO

    Minimumweight

    Aug 2016 – Apr 2017

  • IBF

    Minimumweight

    Dec 2014 – Dec 2015

  • WBO

    Minimumweight

    Dec 2014 – Mar 2015

  • IBF

    Minimumweight

    Mar 2013 – Aug 2014

  • WBC

    Minimumweight

    Apr 2005 – Aug 2005

Title history is best-effort and may miss interim or vacated belts.

Complete Fight History

Showing 46 of 46

2024
2023

SEP 10d.Jerome Baloro· UDEdion Arena · Osaka34–9 (1)

JUN 11d.Joel Lino· UDKBS Hall · Kyoto33–9 (1)

2021

MAY 8L toElwin Soto· TKO · R9AT&T Stadium · Arlington32–9 (1)

2020

DEC 27d.Reiya Konishi· UDEdion Arena · Osaka32–8 (1)

2016

AUG 20d.Riku Kano· TD · R6Komagatani Gym · Sanda31–8 (1)

2015
2014
2013
2012
2011

JAN 29NCNkosinathi Joyi· NC · R3Carnival City · Brakpan24–4 (1)

2010

SEP 1d.Tshepo Lefele· TKO · R6Carnival City · Brakpan24–4

2009
2008
2007
2006

NOV 7d.Carlos Melo· TD · R9Grand Cube · Osaka18–2

2005
2004
2003

DEC 21d.Saming Twingym· TKO · R3Central Gym · Osaka11–1

APR 21L toMasato Hatakeyama· TKO · R9Korakuen Hall · Tokyo10–1

2002
2001
2000

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Common Questions

What is Katsunari Takayama's professional boxing record?
Katsunari Takayama's professional record is 35-9, with 12 knockouts.
When is Katsunari Takayama's next fight?
Katsunari Takayama does not have a scheduled fight on the books.
Is Katsunari Takayama retired?
Katsunari Takayama has not fought in 20 months but has not retired.