Shinji Takehara
Professional Boxer, Boxer
1972 –
Who is Shinji Takehara?
Shinji Takehara was a professional boxer in the Middleweight division. He was the first and only boxer from Japan to capture a World Middleweight Title.
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.
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- Born
- Jan 25, 1972
Hiroshima - Nationality
- Japan
- Profession
- Lived in
- Hiroshima Prefecture
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on July 23, 2013
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