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{{Nihongo|'''Kazuto Ioka'''|井岡 一翔|Ioka Kazuto|born 24 March 1989}} is a Japanese [[professional boxer]]. |
{{Nihongo|'''Kazuto Ioka'''|井岡 一翔|Ioka Kazuto|born 24 March 1989}} is a Japanese [[professional boxer]]. Who held the unified [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] and [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[mini-flyweight]] titles between 2011 and 2012, the [[WBA (Regular)]] [[light-flyweight]] title from 2012 to 2014, the WBA [[flyweight]] title from 2016 to 2017, having previously held the [[WBA (Regular)]] flyweight title from 2015 to 2016, and the [[WBO]] [[super-flyweight]] title from 2019 to 2023, and the WBA super-flyweight title from 2023 to 2024. |
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==Amateur career== |
==Amateur career== |
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Kazuto Ioka is the nephew of flyweight champion [[Hiroki Ioka]]. Kazuto asked his father to teach him how to box as a teenager. His father, Kazunori Ioka, would continue training him through his amateur and professional career. Ioka amassed a record of |
Kazuto Ioka is the nephew of flyweight champion [[Hiroki Ioka]]. Kazuto asked his father to teach him how to box as a teenager. His father, Kazunori Ioka, would continue training him through his amateur and professional career. Ioka amassed a record of 95–10 as an amateur, winning six national high school tournaments along the way. He reached the semifinals of the 2008 King's Cup, an amateur boxing tournament held in Thailand, before losing to [[Amnat Ruenroeng]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/kazuto-ioka.html|title = Kazuto Ioka}}</ref> Ioka joined [[Tokyo Agricultural University]], hoping to represent his country in the [[2008 Olympics]] but he would fall short on the qualifiers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wbaboxing.com/boxing-news/who-is-kazuto-ioka|title = Who is Kazuto Ioka?| date=30 December 2013 }}</ref> |
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===Highlights=== |
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*16th All Japan Selected High School Boxing Championships, [[Light flyweight]] Tournament winner (2005) |
*16th All Japan Selected High School Boxing Championships, [[Light flyweight]] Tournament winner (2005) |
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*17th All Japan Selected High School Boxing Championships, Light flyweight Tournament winner (2006) |
*17th All Japan Selected High School Boxing Championships, Light flyweight Tournament winner (2006) |
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==== WBC mini-flyweight champion ==== |
==== WBC mini-flyweight champion ==== |
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In his next fight, Ioka won the [[List of WBC world champions#Strawweight|WBC mini-flyweight title]] from [[Oleydong Sithsamerchai]] via a fifth-round technical knockout in the latter's seventh title defence at the [[World Memorial Hall]], in February 2011. Sithsamerchai was knocked down twice over the course of his first professional loss. |
In his next fight, Ioka won the [[List of WBC world champions#Strawweight|WBC mini-flyweight title]] from [[Oleydong Sithsamerchai]] via a fifth-round technical knockout in the latter's seventh title defence at the [[World Memorial Hall]], in February 2011. Sithsamerchai was knocked down twice over the course of his first professional loss. |
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Ioka went on to defend his title twice in 2011, first against [[Juan Hernández (boxer born 1987)|Juan Hernández]], winning via unanimous decision (118–111, 117–111, 116–112), and then against Yodgoen Tor Chalermchai, winning via first-round technical knockout on New Year's Eve 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-12-27|title=Ioka defends against Chalermchai in WBC Strawweight title bout Saturday, December 31st|url=http://theboxingtribune.com/2011/12/27/ioka-defends-against-chalermchai-in-wbc-strawweight-title-bout-saturday-december-31st/|access-date=2021-05-18|website=The Boxing Tribune|language=en-US}}</ref> |
Ioka went on to defend his title twice in 2011, first against [[Juan Hernández (boxer born 1987)|Juan Hernández]], winning via unanimous decision (118–111, 117–111, 116–112), and then against Yodgoen Tor Chalermchai, winning via first-round technical knockout on New Year's Eve 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-12-27|title=Ioka defends against Chalermchai in WBC Strawweight title bout Saturday, December 31st|url=http://theboxingtribune.com/2011/12/27/ioka-defends-against-chalermchai-in-wbc-strawweight-title-bout-saturday-december-31st/|access-date=2021-05-18|website=The Boxing Tribune|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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===Flyweight=== |
===Flyweight=== |
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On February 28, 2014, Ioka would vacate the WBA title to move up to the [[flyweight]] division in order to attempt becoming a [[triple champion|three division world champion]].<ref>[http://www.wbanews.com/boxing-news/kazuto-ioka-relinquished-his-108-pound-belt#.UywfOI2KBdh Kazuto Ioka relinquished his 108-pound belt] http://www.wbanews.com/ February 28, 2014</ref> On May 7, 2014, Ioka faced Thai [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] champion [[Amnat Ruenroeng]] at the [[Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium]]. Ioka seemed to be the more active boxer but Ruenroeng landed heavier blows while countering Ioka. Ruenroeng lost a point for hitting after the break. Nevertheless, Ruenroeng retained his title with a [[split decision]] (119–108, 115–112, 113–114).<ref>{{cite news|title=Amnat Ruenroeng hands Kazuto Ioka first loss by decision |
On February 28, 2014, Ioka would vacate the WBA title to move up to the [[flyweight]] division in order to attempt becoming a [[triple champion|three division world champion]].<ref>[http://www.wbanews.com/boxing-news/kazuto-ioka-relinquished-his-108-pound-belt#.UywfOI2KBdh Kazuto Ioka relinquished his 108-pound belt] http://www.wbanews.com/ February 28, 2014</ref> On May 7, 2014, Ioka faced Thai [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] champion [[Amnat Ruenroeng]] at the [[Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium]]. Ioka seemed to be the more active boxer but Ruenroeng landed heavier blows while countering Ioka. Ruenroeng lost a point for hitting after the break. Nevertheless, Ruenroeng retained his title with a [[split decision]] (119–108, 115–112, 113–114).<ref>{{cite news|title=Amnat Ruenroeng hands Kazuto Ioka first loss by decision |
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|url=http://ringtv.craveonline.com/news/337533-amnat-ruenroeng-hands-kazuto-ioka-first-loss-by-decision|publisher=The Ring|date=May 7, 2014|accessdate=May 21, 2015}}</ref> The 119–108 card turned in by judge Pawel Kardyni was criticized as being far too wide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/amnat-ruenroeng-takes-split-nod-over-kazuto-ioka--77549|title = Amnat Ruenroeng Takes Split Nod over Kazuto Ioka}}</ref> |
|url=http://ringtv.craveonline.com/news/337533-amnat-ruenroeng-hands-kazuto-ioka-first-loss-by-decision|publisher=The Ring|date=May 7, 2014|accessdate=May 21, 2015}}</ref> The 119–108 card turned in by judge Pawel Kardyni was criticized as being far too wide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/amnat-ruenroeng-takes-split-nod-over-kazuto-ioka--77549|title = Amnat Ruenroeng Takes Split Nod over Kazuto Ioka| date=7 May 2014 }}</ref> |
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====WBA (Regular) flyweight champion==== |
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On April 22, 2015, Ioka realized his goal to be a triple champion, when he defeated [[WBA (Regular)]] champion [[Juan Carlos Reveco]] by [[majority decision]] (116–113, 115–113, 114–114). The fight saw Reveco take the early rounds but Ioka came on strong in the middle rounds and got the nod in the end.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kazuto Ioka takes WBA flyweight title from Juan Carlos Reveco |
On April 22, 2015, Ioka realized his goal to be a triple champion, when he defeated [[WBA (Regular)]] champion [[Juan Carlos Reveco]] by [[majority decision]] (116–113, 115–113, 114–114). The fight saw Reveco take the early rounds but Ioka came on strong in the middle rounds and got the nod in the end.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kazuto Ioka takes WBA flyweight title from Juan Carlos Reveco |
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|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/12740280/kazuto-ioka-beats-juan-carlos-reveco-win-wba-flyweight-title|publisher=ESPN|date=April 22, 2015}}</ref> Reveco appealed the decision to the World Boxing Association, who ordered an immediate rematch.<ref>{{cite news|title=WBA orders Ioka vs Reveco rematch |
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|url=http://www.wbanews.com/featured-stories/wba-orders-ioka-vs-reveco-rematch|date=May 20, 2015|publisher=[[World Boxing Association]]}}</ref> Ioka was later granted a voluntary defense against Roberto Sosa, with the winner ordered to face Reveco.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/ioka-vs-sosa-approved-winner-face-reveco--94096|title = Ioka vs. Sosa is Approved, but Winner Must Face Reveco}}</ref> Ioka beat Sosa in a shutout unanimous decision (120–108, 119–109, 119–109). The Ioka-Reveco rematch was set for December 2015. Ioka outworked Reveco at the start of the match. However, Reveco started rallying in round 7. Ioka answered in kind, nearly knocking out Reveco. Reveco finally went down in round 11 following a series of hooks to the body.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1858663-dura-derrota-de-reveco-en-osaka-ante-ioka-kot-en-el-undecimo-round|title = Dura derrota de Reveco en Osaka ante Ioka: KOT en el undécimo round|newspaper = La Nación|date = 31 December 2015|last1 = Vázquez|first1 = Andrés}}</ref> |
|url=http://www.wbanews.com/featured-stories/wba-orders-ioka-vs-reveco-rematch|date=May 20, 2015|publisher=[[World Boxing Association]]}}</ref> Ioka was later granted a voluntary defense against Roberto Sosa, with the winner ordered to face Reveco.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/ioka-vs-sosa-approved-winner-face-reveco--94096|title = Ioka vs. Sosa is Approved, but Winner Must Face Reveco| date=30 July 2015 }}</ref> Ioka beat Sosa in a shutout unanimous decision (120–108, 119–109, 119–109). The Ioka-Reveco rematch was set for December 2015. Ioka outworked Reveco at the start of the match. However, Reveco started rallying in round 7. Ioka answered in kind, nearly knocking out Reveco. Reveco finally went down in round 11 following a series of hooks to the body.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1858663-dura-derrota-de-reveco-en-osaka-ante-ioka-kot-en-el-undecimo-round|title = Dura derrota de Reveco en Osaka ante Ioka: KOT en el undécimo round|newspaper = La Nación|date = 31 December 2015|last1 = Vázquez|first1 = Andrés}}</ref> |
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Ioka was nearing a deal to fight [[WBA (Super)]] flyweight champion [[Juan Francisco Estrada]], when the latter vacated to compete at [[super flyweight]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/juan-francisco-estrada-vacates-wba-flyweight-crown--108758|title = Juan Francisco Estrada Vacates the WBA Flyweight Crown}}</ref> Ioka was knocked down for the first time in his career against 18 year old challenger and WBA [[interim champion]] [[Stamp Kiatniwat]]. Ioka rallied, pummeling Kiatniwat to the body, until he finally dropped the challenger twice in round 9. The referee halted the fight with the second knockdown. The win was Ioka's fourth flyweight defense.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/kazuto-ioka-survives-knockdown-stomps-stamp-kiatniwat-seven--112247|title = Kazuto Ioka Survives Knockdown, Stomps Stamp Kiatniwat in Seven}}</ref> |
Ioka was nearing a deal to fight [[WBA (Super)]] flyweight champion [[Juan Francisco Estrada]], when the latter vacated to compete at [[super flyweight]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/juan-francisco-estrada-vacates-wba-flyweight-crown--108758|title = Juan Francisco Estrada Vacates the WBA Flyweight Crown| date=14 September 2016 }}</ref> Ioka was knocked down for the first time in his career against 18 year old challenger and WBA [[interim champion]] [[Stamp Kiatniwat]]. Ioka rallied, pummeling Kiatniwat to the body, until he finally dropped the challenger twice in round 9. The referee halted the fight with the second knockdown. The win was Ioka's fourth flyweight defense.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/kazuto-ioka-survives-knockdown-stomps-stamp-kiatniwat-seven--112247|title = Kazuto Ioka Survives Knockdown, Stomps Stamp Kiatniwat in Seven| date=31 December 2016 }}</ref> |
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In November 2017, Ioka vacated his title after five successful defenses. He was planning to defend on December 31 but his father stated that he would not be ready to do so, as he hadn't kept up with his training after getting married earlier in the year to [[Nana Tanimura]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/11/09/more-sports/boxing-2/wba-flyweight-champ-kazuto-ioka-relinquishes-title/|title = WBA flyweight champ Kazuto Ioka relinquishes title|date = 9 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/asian-news/kazuto-ioka-vacates-wba-title-retirement-rumoured|title = Kazuto Ioka vacates WBA title, retirement rumoured}}</ref> Ioka went on to announce his retirement at age 28 after getting married and reportedly falling out with his father and promoter, Kazunori Ioka.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2018/1/2/16840018/kazuto-ioka-retires-at-28|title = Kazuto Ioka retires at 28|date = 2 January 2018}}</ref> |
In November 2017, Ioka vacated his title after five successful defenses. He was planning to defend on December 31 but his father stated that he would not be ready to do so, as he hadn't kept up with his training after getting married earlier in the year to [[Nana Tanimura]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/11/09/more-sports/boxing-2/wba-flyweight-champ-kazuto-ioka-relinquishes-title/|title = WBA flyweight champ Kazuto Ioka relinquishes title|date = 9 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/asian-news/kazuto-ioka-vacates-wba-title-retirement-rumoured|title = Kazuto Ioka vacates WBA title, retirement rumoured}}</ref> Ioka went on to announce his retirement at age 28 after getting married and reportedly falling out with his father and promoter, Kazunori Ioka.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2018/1/2/16840018/kazuto-ioka-retires-at-28|title = Kazuto Ioka retires at 28|date = 2 January 2018}}</ref> |
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On New Year's Eve in 2018, Ioka fought [[List of boxing quadruple champions|four weight champion]] [[Donnie Nietes]] for the [[List of WBO world champions#Junior bantamweight|WBO super-flyweight title]] in an attempt to win a world title in a fourth weight class. Although many thought Ioka had done enough to win the fight, he controversially lost by [[split decision]], with a 116–112 scorecard in his favor being overruled by 116–112 and 118–110 scorecards in favor of Nietes.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stumberg|first=Patrick L.|date=2018-12-31|title=Nietes wins questionable decision over Ioka in Macau|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2018/12/31/18162557/donnie-nietes-wins-questionable-decision-over-kazuto-ioka-in-macau|access-date=2021-05-18|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref> |
On New Year's Eve in 2018, Ioka fought [[List of boxing quadruple champions|four weight champion]] [[Donnie Nietes]] for the [[List of WBO world champions#Junior bantamweight|WBO super-flyweight title]] in an attempt to win a world title in a fourth weight class. Although many thought Ioka had done enough to win the fight, he controversially lost by [[split decision]], with a 116–112 scorecard in his favor being overruled by 116–112 and 118–110 scorecards in favor of Nietes.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stumberg|first=Patrick L.|date=2018-12-31|title=Nietes wins questionable decision over Ioka in Macau|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2018/12/31/18162557/donnie-nietes-wins-questionable-decision-over-kazuto-ioka-in-macau|access-date=2021-05-18|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref> |
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====WBO super-flyweight champion==== |
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In June 2019, Ioka fought [[Aston Palicte]] for the vacant WBO super flyweight title in his second attempt to become a four-weight champion. In the tenth round, after leading on all three judges' scorecards, Ioka scored a TKO victory to become the first Japanese boxer in history to win a major title in four weight classes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/483786|title = BoxRec: Kazuto Ioka}}</ref> |
In June 2019, Ioka fought [[Aston Palicte]] for the vacant WBO super flyweight title in his second attempt to become a four-weight champion. In the tenth round, after leading on all three judges' scorecards, Ioka scored a TKO victory to become the first Japanese boxer in history to win a major title in four weight classes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/483786|title = BoxRec: Kazuto Ioka}}</ref> |
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On New Year's Eve in 2019, Ioka fought undefeated [[Jeyvier Cintrón]] in his first defense of his WBO title, winning a twelve-round unanimous decision with two judges scoring the bout 116–112 and the third scoring it 115–113.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/483786|title = BoxRec: Kazuto Ioka}}</ref> |
On New Year's Eve in 2019, Ioka fought undefeated [[Jeyvier Cintrón]] in his first defense of his WBO title, winning a twelve-round unanimous decision with two judges scoring the bout 116–112 and the third scoring it 115–113.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/483786|title = BoxRec: Kazuto Ioka}}</ref> |
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Ioka made the second defense of his WBO title in an exciting fight against undefeated [[List of boxing triple champions|three weight champion]] and domestic foe [[Kosei Tanaka]] on New Year's Eve 2020 in Tokyo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/kazuto-ioka-vs-kosei-tanaka-set-new-years-eve-tokyo--153133#:~:text=Kazuto%20Ioka%20and%20Kosei%20Tanaka,bout%20materializing%20on%20the%20date.|title = Kazuto Ioka vs. Kosei Tanaka Set for New Year's Eve in Tokyo}}</ref> After a competitive first four rounds in which Tanaka was the aggressor and Ioka found success with counter punches, Ioka dropped his opponent in the fifth round with a counter left hook. With about a minute left in the sixth round, he again knocked Tanaka down. In the eighth round, Ioka caught his opponent with another hard counter left hook, and referee Michiaki Someya caught Tanaka before he could fall and waved off the fight, with Ioka retaining his WBO title via eighth-round technical knockout.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Christ|first=Scott|date=2020-12-31|title=Ioka vs Tanaka results: Kazuto Ioka stops Kosei Tanaka in eighth round, retains WBO title|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2020/12/31/22207717/ioka-vs-tanaka-results-kazuto-stops-kosei-eighth-round-retains-wbo-title-boxing-news-2020|access-date=2021-05-18|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref> |
Ioka made the second defense of his WBO title in an exciting fight against undefeated [[List of boxing triple champions|three weight champion]] and domestic foe [[Kosei Tanaka]] on New Year's Eve 2020 in Tokyo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/kazuto-ioka-vs-kosei-tanaka-set-new-years-eve-tokyo--153133#:~:text=Kazuto%20Ioka%20and%20Kosei%20Tanaka,bout%20materializing%20on%20the%20date.|title = Kazuto Ioka vs. Kosei Tanaka Set for New Year's Eve in Tokyo| date=9 November 2020 }}</ref> After a competitive first four rounds in which Tanaka was the aggressor and Ioka found success with counter punches, Ioka dropped his opponent in the fifth round with a counter left hook. With about a minute left in the sixth round, he again knocked Tanaka down. In the eighth round, Ioka caught his opponent with another hard counter left hook, and referee Michiaki Someya caught Tanaka before he could fall and waved off the fight, with Ioka retaining his WBO title via eighth-round technical knockout.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Christ|first=Scott|date=2020-12-31|title=Ioka vs Tanaka results: Kazuto Ioka stops Kosei Tanaka in eighth round, retains WBO title|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2020/12/31/22207717/ioka-vs-tanaka-results-kazuto-stops-kosei-eighth-round-retains-wbo-title-boxing-news-2020|access-date=2021-05-18|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref> |
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On June 1, 2021, the WBO ordered Ioka to defend his super-flyweight title against their #2 contender in the division, former unified [[Mini flyweight|mini-flyweight]] champion [[Francisco Rodríguez Jr.]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stumberg|first=Patrick L.|date=2021-06-01|title=WBO orders Kazuto Ioka to face Francisco Rodriguez Jr|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/6/1/22463913/wbo-orders-kazuto-ioka-face-francisco-rodriguez-jr-boxing-news-2021|access-date=2021-08-04|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref> The bout between Ioka and Rodríguez took place on September 1, 2021 in Tokyo.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stumberg|first=Patrick L.|date=2021-06-22|title=Kazuto Ioka vs Francisco Rodriguez Jr set for September 1st in Japan|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/6/22/22545577/kazuto-ioka-vs-francisco-rodriguez-jr-set-september-1-japan-boxing-news-2021|access-date=2021-08-04|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref> Ioka won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding scores of 116–112 in his favor.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=Kazuto Ioka retains super flyweight title with decision over Francisco Rodriguez Jr |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/9/1/22652648/kazuto-ioka-retains-super-flyweight-title-decision-francisco-rodriguez-jr-boxing-news-2021 |website=badlefthook.com |date=September 2021 |access-date=4 September 2021}}</ref> |
On June 1, 2021, the WBO ordered Ioka to defend his super-flyweight title against their #2 contender in the division, former unified [[Mini flyweight|mini-flyweight]] champion [[Francisco Rodríguez Jr.]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stumberg|first=Patrick L.|date=2021-06-01|title=WBO orders Kazuto Ioka to face Francisco Rodriguez Jr|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/6/1/22463913/wbo-orders-kazuto-ioka-face-francisco-rodriguez-jr-boxing-news-2021|access-date=2021-08-04|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref> The bout between Ioka and Rodríguez took place on September 1, 2021, in Tokyo.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stumberg|first=Patrick L.|date=2021-06-22|title=Kazuto Ioka vs Francisco Rodriguez Jr set for September 1st in Japan|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/6/22/22545577/kazuto-ioka-vs-francisco-rodriguez-jr-set-september-1-japan-boxing-news-2021|access-date=2021-08-04|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref> Ioka won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding scores of 116–112 in his favor.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=Kazuto Ioka retains super flyweight title with decision over Francisco Rodriguez Jr |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/9/1/22652648/kazuto-ioka-retains-super-flyweight-title-decision-francisco-rodriguez-jr-boxing-news-2021 |website=badlefthook.com |date=September 2021 |access-date=4 September 2021}}</ref> |
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====Ioka vs. Ancajas cancellation==== |
====Ioka vs. Ancajas cancellation==== |
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Ioka was expected to face the [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] super flyweight champion [[Jerwin Ancajas]] in a title unification bout on December 31, 2021, at the [[Ota City General Gymnasium]] in [[Tokyo, Japan]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ring TV |title=Kazuto Ioka-Jerwin Ancajas 115-pound unification clash set for New Year's Eve in Tokyo |url=https://www.ringtv.com/631058-kazuto-ioka-jerwin-ancajas-115-pound-unification-clash-set-for-new-years-eve-in-tokyo/ |website=ringtv.com |date=25 November 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021}}</ref> The fight was officially postponed on December 3, as stricter [[COVID-19]] measures imposed by the Japanese government prevented Ancajas from entering the country.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=Kazuto Ioka vs Jerwin Ancajas unification officially postponed |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/12/3/22816367/kazuto-ioka-vs-jerwin-ancajas-unification-officially-postponed-boxing-news-2021 |website=badlefthook.com |date=3 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021}}</ref> Ioka was rescheduled to face the WBO Asia Pacific and OPBF super flyweight champion [[Ryoji Fukunaga]] instead, on the same date and at the same venue.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wainwright |first1=Anson |title=Kazuto Ioka settles for a defense against Ryoji Fukunaga due to COVID restrictions |url=https://www.ringtv.com/632550-kazuto-ioka-settles-for-a-defense-against-ryoji-fukunaga-due-to-covid-restrictions/ |website=ringtv.com |access-date=31 December 2021}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of |
Ioka was expected to face the [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] super flyweight champion [[Jerwin Ancajas]] in a title unification bout on December 31, 2021, at the [[Ota City General Gymnasium]] in [[Tokyo, Japan]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ring TV |title=Kazuto Ioka-Jerwin Ancajas 115-pound unification clash set for New Year's Eve in Tokyo |url=https://www.ringtv.com/631058-kazuto-ioka-jerwin-ancajas-115-pound-unification-clash-set-for-new-years-eve-in-tokyo/ |website=ringtv.com |date=25 November 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021}}</ref> The fight was officially postponed on December 3, as stricter [[COVID-19]] measures imposed by the Japanese government prevented Ancajas from entering the country.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=Kazuto Ioka vs Jerwin Ancajas unification officially postponed |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/12/3/22816367/kazuto-ioka-vs-jerwin-ancajas-unification-officially-postponed-boxing-news-2021 |website=badlefthook.com |date=3 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021}}</ref> Ioka was rescheduled to face the WBO Asia Pacific and OPBF super flyweight champion [[Ryoji Fukunaga]] instead, on the same date and at the same venue.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wainwright |first1=Anson |title=Kazuto Ioka settles for a defense against Ryoji Fukunaga due to COVID restrictions |url=https://www.ringtv.com/632550-kazuto-ioka-settles-for-a-defense-against-ryoji-fukunaga-due-to-covid-restrictions/ |website=ringtv.com |date=27 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 115–113, 116-112 and 118–110.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Songalia |first1=Ryan |title=Kazuto Ioka outpoints Ryoji Fukunaga to retain WBO junior bantamweight title |url=https://www.ringtv.com/632657-kazuto-ioka-outpoints-ryoji-fukunaga-to-retain-wbo-junior-bantamweight-title/ |website=ringtv.com |date=31 December 2021 |access-date=31 December 2021}}</ref> |
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====Ioka vs. Nietes II==== |
====Ioka vs. Nietes II==== |
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On April 1, 2022, the WBO ordered Ioka to make a mandatory title defense against [[Donnie Nietes]]. The bout will be a rematch of their December 31, 2018, fight, which Nietes won by split decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=WBO orders Kazuto Ioka vs Donnie Nietes title rematch |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/4/1/23006811/wbo-orders-kazuto-ioka-vs-donnie-nietes-title-rematch-boxing-news-2022 |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=2 April 2022 |date=1 April 2022}}</ref> The pair came to an agreement a month later, and officially announced the bout for July 13.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Kazuto Ioka-Donnie Nietes Rematch Set For July 13 In Japan, Avoid WBO Purse Bid |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/kazuto-ioka-donnie-nietes-rematch-set-july-13-japan-avoid-wbo-purse-bid--165967 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=4 May 2022 |date=3 May 2022}}</ref> Ioka won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 120–108, 118–110 and 117–111.<ref>{{cite web |title=井岡一翔が完封勝ちでニエテスに雪辱 |
On April 1, 2022, the WBO ordered Ioka to make a mandatory title defense against [[Donnie Nietes]]. The bout will be a rematch of their December 31, 2018, fight, which Nietes won by split decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=WBO orders Kazuto Ioka vs Donnie Nietes title rematch |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/4/1/23006811/wbo-orders-kazuto-ioka-vs-donnie-nietes-title-rematch-boxing-news-2022 |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=2 April 2022 |date=1 April 2022}}</ref> The pair came to an agreement a month later, and officially announced the bout for July 13.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Kazuto Ioka-Donnie Nietes Rematch Set For July 13 In Japan, Avoid WBO Purse Bid |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/kazuto-ioka-donnie-nietes-rematch-set-july-13-japan-avoid-wbo-purse-bid--165967 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=4 May 2022 |date=3 May 2022}}</ref> Ioka won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 120–108, 118–110 and 117–111.<ref>{{cite web |title=井岡一翔が完封勝ちでニエテスに雪辱 "4階級王者対決"制しWBO・S・フライ級V5 |url=https://boxingnews.jp/news/92078/ |website=boxingnews.jp |access-date=13 July 2022}}</ref> |
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===WBA Super-Flyweight Champion=== |
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====Ioka vs. Franco==== |
====Ioka vs. Franco==== |
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On December 31, 2022, Ioka made his sixth super flyweight title defense in a unification bout with [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] champion [[Joshua Franco]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Simpson |first1=Luke |title=Kazuto Ioka and Joshua Franco will compete in a Super Fly unification match on New |
On December 31, 2022, Ioka made his sixth super flyweight title defense in a unification bout with [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] champion [[Joshua Franco]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Simpson |first1=Luke |title=Kazuto Ioka and Joshua Franco will compete in a Super Fly unification match on New Year's Eve in Japan |url=https://uksport.news/kazuto-ioka-and-joshua-franco-will-compete-in-a-super-fly-unification-match-on-new-years-eve-in-japan/ |website=uksport.news |access-date=12 November 2022}}</ref> They fought into a majority draw and retained both their titles.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Joshua Franco, Kazuto Ioka Fight To Majority Draw In WBA/WBO Title Unification Bid |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/joshua-franco-kazuto-ioka-fight-majority-draw-wbawbo-title-unification-bid--171513 |website=BoxingScene.com |date=31 December 2022 |access-date=January 17, 2023 |language=en-us}}</ref> Ioka vacated the WBO title on February 14, in order to face Franco in a rematch after being ordered to make a mandatory title defense against [[Junto Nakatani]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=Kazuto Ioka vacates WBO super flyweight title in favor of Joshua Franco rematch |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2023/2/14/23600180/kazuto-ioka-vacates-wbo-super-flyweight-title-favor-joshua-franco-rematch-boxing-news-2023 |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=17 February 2023 |date=14 February 2023}}</ref> Ioka beat Franco by unanimous decision to capture the WBA title, which was previously vacated as Franco failed to make weight.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Kazuto Ioka Outpoints Joshua Franco In Rematch, Wins WBA Title |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/kazuto-ioka-outpoints-joshua-franco-rematch-wins-wba-title--175640 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=24 June 2023 |date=24 June 2023}}</ref> |
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====Ioka vs. Perez==== |
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A year later, on the 31st of December, 2023, Ioka made the first defense of his WBA super-flyweight title against Venezuelan boxer Josber "Avalancha" Perez. With their bout taking place at Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan. Ioka justified his role as the vast betting favorite by knocking out Perez in the 7th round of their scheduled 12-round bout. |
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⚫ | In April 2021, reports surfaced that Ioka had failed a drug test and tested positive for [[Cannabis (drug)|marijuana]], with the sample having been examined at length as part of an ongoing investigation with the [[National Police Agency (Japan)|National Police Agency]] as well as the Japanese Boxing Commission (JBC).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Donovan|first=Jake|title=Kazuto Ioka Under Investigation By Japanese Boxing Commission Over Reported Positive Drug Test|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/kazuto-ioka-under-investigation-by-japanese-boxing-commission-over-reported-positive-drug-test--157215|access-date=2021-05-18|website=BoxingScene.com|language=en-us}}</ref> Speaking on Ioka's behalf, his lawyer Masanao Hattori said that Ioka “strongly denies he has ever used” any form of cannabis, and suggested it could be attributed to the use of [[Cannabidiol|CBD oil]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Giongco|first=Mark|date=2021-04-27|title=Japanese champ Ioka tests positive for marijuana–report|url=https://sports.inquirer.net/421692/japanese-champ-ioka-tests-positive-for-marijuana-report|access-date=2021-05-18|website=INQUIRER.net|language=en}}</ref> On 19 May 2021, Ioka was cleared of all doping charges, as it emerged that the JBC had mishandled the samples, and they took responsibility for their poor sample management.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ioka cleared of doping offenses, JBC take responsibility for poor sample management|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/5/post/2021/05/ioka-cleared-of-doping-offenses-jbc-take-responsibility-for-poor-sample-management.html|access-date=2021-05-19|website=ASIAN BOXING|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Stumberg|first=Patrick L.|date=2021-05-19|title=JBC clears Kazuto Ioka of doping charge after mishandling samples|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/5/19/22443706/jbc-clears-kazuto-ioka-doping-charge-marijuana-boxing-news-2021|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref> |
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Ioka lost by unanimous decision to the [[List of IBF world champions#Junior bantamweight|IBF super-flyweight champion]] [[Fernando Martínez (boxer)|Fernando Martínez]] in a title unification bout on July 7, 2024. The contest took place at the [[Ryōgoku Kokugikan]] in [[Tokyo, Japan]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick |title=Kazuto Ioka vs Fernando Martinez unification official for July 7th in Tokyo |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2024/4/22/24137154/kazuto-ioka-vs-fernando-martinez-unification-official-july-7-tokyo-boxing-news-2024 |website=Bad Left Hook |access-date=2 May 2024 |language=en |date=22 April 2024}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In April 2021, reports surfaced that Ioka had failed a drug test and tested positive for [[Cannabis (drug)|marijuana]], with the sample having been examined at length as part of an ongoing investigation with the [[National Police Agency (Japan)|National Police Agency]] as well as the Japanese Boxing Commission (JBC).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Donovan|first=Jake|title=Kazuto Ioka Under Investigation By Japanese Boxing Commission Over Reported Positive Drug Test|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/kazuto-ioka-under-investigation-by-japanese-boxing-commission-over-reported-positive-drug-test--157215|access-date=2021-05-18|website=BoxingScene.com|date=27 April 2021 |language=en-us}}</ref> Speaking on Ioka's behalf, his lawyer Masanao Hattori said that Ioka “strongly denies he has ever used” any form of cannabis, and suggested it could be attributed to the use of [[Cannabidiol|CBD oil]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Giongco|first=Mark|date=2021-04-27|title=Japanese champ Ioka tests positive for marijuana–report|url=https://sports.inquirer.net/421692/japanese-champ-ioka-tests-positive-for-marijuana-report|access-date=2021-05-18|website=INQUIRER.net|language=en}}</ref> On 19 May 2021, Ioka was cleared of all doping charges, as it emerged that the JBC had mishandled the samples, and they took responsibility for their poor sample management.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ioka cleared of doping offenses, JBC take responsibility for poor sample management|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/5/post/2021/05/ioka-cleared-of-doping-offenses-jbc-take-responsibility-for-poor-sample-management.html|access-date=2021-05-19|website=ASIAN BOXING|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Stumberg|first=Patrick L.|date=2021-05-19|title=JBC clears Kazuto Ioka of doping charge after mishandling samples|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/5/19/22443706/jbc-clears-kazuto-ioka-doping-charge-marijuana-boxing-news-2021|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref> |
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Kazuto Ioka 井岡一翔 | |
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Born | |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 5 ft 4+1⁄2 in (164 cm) |
Reach | 64+1⁄2 in (164 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 35 |
Wins | 31 |
Wins by KO | 16 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
Kazuto Ioka (井岡 一翔, Ioka Kazuto, born 24 March 1989) is a Japanese professional boxer. Who held the unified WBA and WBC mini-flyweight titles between 2011 and 2012, the WBA (Regular) light-flyweight title from 2012 to 2014, the WBA flyweight title from 2016 to 2017, having previously held the WBA (Regular) flyweight title from 2015 to 2016, and the WBO super-flyweight title from 2019 to 2023, and the WBA super-flyweight title from 2023 to 2024.
Amateur career
[edit]Kazuto Ioka is the nephew of flyweight champion Hiroki Ioka. Kazuto asked his father to teach him how to box as a teenager. His father, Kazunori Ioka, would continue training him through his amateur and professional career. Ioka amassed a record of 95–10 as an amateur, winning six national high school tournaments along the way. He reached the semifinals of the 2008 King's Cup, an amateur boxing tournament held in Thailand, before losing to Amnat Ruenroeng.[1] Ioka joined Tokyo Agricultural University, hoping to represent his country in the 2008 Olympics but he would fall short on the qualifiers.[2]
Highlights
[edit]- 16th All Japan Selected High School Boxing Championships, Light flyweight Tournament winner (2005)
- 17th All Japan Selected High School Boxing Championships, Light flyweight Tournament winner (2006)
- 59th Inter-highschool championships, Boxing, Light flyweight Tournament winner
- 60th Inter-highschool championships, Boxing, Light flyweight Tournament winner
- 60th National Sports Festival, Boxing, Boys, Light flyweight Tournament winner
- 61st National Sports Festival, Boxing, Boys, Light flyweight Tournament winner
- 62nd National Sports Festival, Boxing, Adult, Light flyweight Tournament winner
- 63rd National Sports Festival, Boxing, Adult, Light flyweight Tournament winner
Professional career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Upon failing to qualify for the Olympics, Ioka dropped out from college and turned professional in 2009. On April 12, 2009, he fought against Thongthailek Sor Tanapinyo, and won his debut via a third-round technical knockout. After this victory, he won six straight victories. After winning 5 fights, Ioka competed for the vacant Japanese light flyweight title. Ioka captured the national title by stopping Masayoshi Segawa in the final 10th round.
Mini-flyweight
[edit]WBC mini-flyweight champion
[edit]In his next fight, Ioka won the WBC mini-flyweight title from Oleydong Sithsamerchai via a fifth-round technical knockout in the latter's seventh title defence at the World Memorial Hall, in February 2011. Sithsamerchai was knocked down twice over the course of his first professional loss.
Ioka went on to defend his title twice in 2011, first against Juan Hernández, winning via unanimous decision (118–111, 117–111, 116–112), and then against Yodgoen Tor Chalermchai, winning via first-round technical knockout on New Year's Eve 2011.[3]
Unified mini-flyweight champion
[edit]On 20 June 2012, Ioka met WBA champion Akira Yaegashi in a match that marked the first time two Japanese fighters had met to unify world titles. The fight took place at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. Ioka defeated the WBA champion Akira Yaegashi via a unanimous decision (115–113, 115–113, 115–114). The two fighters exchanged hard shots throughout a tense, tactical fight. The fight ended with Yaegashi and Ioka trading combinations while looking for a knockout. From early in the fight, Yaegashi's eye was nearly shut. The ringside doctor performed several checks on it but Yaegashi was allowed to finish the fight.[4][5][6] When asked whether the result would have been different unless he got swollen eyes, Yaegashi said "We should not think about it. There is no if's in boxing".[7] The day after the fight, Ioka decided to move up a weight division.[8][9]
Light-flyweight
[edit]WBA (Regular) light-flyweight champion
[edit]Shortly after the fight, Ioka moved up to light flyweight as well. On December 31, 2012, Ioka beat undefeated José Alfredo Rodríguez for the vacant WBA (Regular) light-flyweight title at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. Ioka knocked Rodríguez down once in round 1 and twice in round 6 before the referee stopped the fight.[10] Ioka held the Regular version of the WBA's title, while Román Gonzalez was the WBA (Super) champion.[11] Ioka went on to defend his title three times but he never faced González.
Flyweight
[edit]On February 28, 2014, Ioka would vacate the WBA title to move up to the flyweight division in order to attempt becoming a three division world champion.[12] On May 7, 2014, Ioka faced Thai IBF champion Amnat Ruenroeng at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. Ioka seemed to be the more active boxer but Ruenroeng landed heavier blows while countering Ioka. Ruenroeng lost a point for hitting after the break. Nevertheless, Ruenroeng retained his title with a split decision (119–108, 115–112, 113–114).[13] The 119–108 card turned in by judge Pawel Kardyni was criticized as being far too wide.[14]
WBA (Regular) flyweight champion
[edit]On April 22, 2015, Ioka realized his goal to be a triple champion, when he defeated WBA (Regular) champion Juan Carlos Reveco by majority decision (116–113, 115–113, 114–114). The fight saw Reveco take the early rounds but Ioka came on strong in the middle rounds and got the nod in the end.[15] Reveco appealed the decision to the World Boxing Association, who ordered an immediate rematch.[16] Ioka was later granted a voluntary defense against Roberto Sosa, with the winner ordered to face Reveco.[17] Ioka beat Sosa in a shutout unanimous decision (120–108, 119–109, 119–109). The Ioka-Reveco rematch was set for December 2015. Ioka outworked Reveco at the start of the match. However, Reveco started rallying in round 7. Ioka answered in kind, nearly knocking out Reveco. Reveco finally went down in round 11 following a series of hooks to the body.[18]
Ioka was nearing a deal to fight WBA (Super) flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada, when the latter vacated to compete at super flyweight.[19] Ioka was knocked down for the first time in his career against 18 year old challenger and WBA interim champion Stamp Kiatniwat. Ioka rallied, pummeling Kiatniwat to the body, until he finally dropped the challenger twice in round 9. The referee halted the fight with the second knockdown. The win was Ioka's fourth flyweight defense.[20]
In November 2017, Ioka vacated his title after five successful defenses. He was planning to defend on December 31 but his father stated that he would not be ready to do so, as he hadn't kept up with his training after getting married earlier in the year to Nana Tanimura.[21][22] Ioka went on to announce his retirement at age 28 after getting married and reportedly falling out with his father and promoter, Kazunori Ioka.[23]
Super-flyweight
[edit]On New Year's Eve in 2018, Ioka fought four weight champion Donnie Nietes for the WBO super-flyweight title in an attempt to win a world title in a fourth weight class. Although many thought Ioka had done enough to win the fight, he controversially lost by split decision, with a 116–112 scorecard in his favor being overruled by 116–112 and 118–110 scorecards in favor of Nietes.[24]
WBO super-flyweight champion
[edit]In June 2019, Ioka fought Aston Palicte for the vacant WBO super flyweight title in his second attempt to become a four-weight champion. In the tenth round, after leading on all three judges' scorecards, Ioka scored a TKO victory to become the first Japanese boxer in history to win a major title in four weight classes.[25]
On New Year's Eve in 2019, Ioka fought undefeated Jeyvier Cintrón in his first defense of his WBO title, winning a twelve-round unanimous decision with two judges scoring the bout 116–112 and the third scoring it 115–113.[26]
Ioka made the second defense of his WBO title in an exciting fight against undefeated three weight champion and domestic foe Kosei Tanaka on New Year's Eve 2020 in Tokyo.[27] After a competitive first four rounds in which Tanaka was the aggressor and Ioka found success with counter punches, Ioka dropped his opponent in the fifth round with a counter left hook. With about a minute left in the sixth round, he again knocked Tanaka down. In the eighth round, Ioka caught his opponent with another hard counter left hook, and referee Michiaki Someya caught Tanaka before he could fall and waved off the fight, with Ioka retaining his WBO title via eighth-round technical knockout.[28]
On June 1, 2021, the WBO ordered Ioka to defend his super-flyweight title against their #2 contender in the division, former unified mini-flyweight champion Francisco Rodríguez Jr.[29] The bout between Ioka and Rodríguez took place on September 1, 2021, in Tokyo.[30] Ioka won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding scores of 116–112 in his favor.[31]
Ioka vs. Ancajas cancellation
[edit]Ioka was expected to face the IBF super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas in a title unification bout on December 31, 2021, at the Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.[32] The fight was officially postponed on December 3, as stricter COVID-19 measures imposed by the Japanese government prevented Ancajas from entering the country.[33] Ioka was rescheduled to face the WBO Asia Pacific and OPBF super flyweight champion Ryoji Fukunaga instead, on the same date and at the same venue.[34] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 115–113, 116-112 and 118–110.[35]
Ioka vs. Nietes II
[edit]On April 1, 2022, the WBO ordered Ioka to make a mandatory title defense against Donnie Nietes. The bout will be a rematch of their December 31, 2018, fight, which Nietes won by split decision.[36] The pair came to an agreement a month later, and officially announced the bout for July 13.[37] Ioka won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 120–108, 118–110 and 117–111.[38]
WBA Super-Flyweight Champion
[edit]Ioka vs. Franco
[edit]On December 31, 2022, Ioka made his sixth super flyweight title defense in a unification bout with WBA champion Joshua Franco.[39] They fought into a majority draw and retained both their titles.[40] Ioka vacated the WBO title on February 14, in order to face Franco in a rematch after being ordered to make a mandatory title defense against Junto Nakatani.[41] Ioka beat Franco by unanimous decision to capture the WBA title, which was previously vacated as Franco failed to make weight.[42]
Ioka vs. Perez
[edit]A year later, on the 31st of December, 2023, Ioka made the first defense of his WBA super-flyweight title against Venezuelan boxer Josber "Avalancha" Perez. With their bout taking place at Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan. Ioka justified his role as the vast betting favorite by knocking out Perez in the 7th round of their scheduled 12-round bout.
Ioka vs Martinez
[edit]Ioka lost by unanimous decision to the IBF super-flyweight champion Fernando Martínez in a title unification bout on July 7, 2024. The contest took place at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.[43]
Professional boxing record
[edit]35 fights | 31 wins | 3 losses |
---|---|---|
By knockout | 16 | 0 |
By decision | 15 | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
35 | Loss | 31–3–1 | Fernando Martínez | UD | 12 | Jul 7, 2024 | Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan | Lost WBA super-flyweight title; For IBF super-flyweight title |
34 | Win | 31–2–1 | Josber Perez | KO | 7 (12), 2:44 | Dec 31, 2023 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBA super-flyweight title |
33 | Win | 30–2–1 | Joshua Franco | UD | 12 | Jun 24, 2023 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan | Won vacant WBA super-flyweight title |
32 | Draw | 29–2–1 | Joshua Franco | MD | 12 | Dec 31, 2022 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBO super-flyweight title; For WBA super-flyweight title |
31 | Win | 29–2 | Donnie Nietes | UD | 12 | Jul 13, 2022 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBO super-flyweight title |
30 | Win | 28–2 | Ryoji Fukunaga | UD | 12 | Dec 31, 2021 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBO super-flyweight title |
29 | Win | 27–2 | Francisco Rodríguez Jr. | UD | 12 | Sep 1, 2021 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBO super-flyweight title |
28 | Win | 26–2 | Kosei Tanaka | TKO | 8 (12), 1:35 | Dec 31, 2020 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBO super-flyweight title |
27 | Win | 25–2 | Jeyvier Cintrón | UD | 12 | Dec 31, 2019 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBO super-flyweight title |
26 | Win | 24–2 | Aston Palicte | TKO | 10 (12), 1:46 | Jun 19, 2019 | Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan | Won vacant WBO super-flyweight title |
25 | Loss | 23–2 | Donnie Nietes | SD | 12 | Dec 31, 2018 | Wynn Palace, Macau, SAR | For vacant WBO super-flyweight title |
24 | Win | 23–1 | McWilliams Arroyo | UD | 10 | Sep 8, 2018 | The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | Won WBC Silver super-flyweight title |
23 | Win | 22–1 | Noknoi CP Freshmart | UD | 12 | Apr 23, 2017 | Edion Arena, Osaka, Japan | Retained WBA flyweight title |
22 | Win | 21–1 | Stamp Kiatniwat | TKO | 7 (12), 2:51 | Dec 31, 2016 | Shimazu Arena, Kyoto, Japan | Retained WBA flyweight title |
21 | Win | 20–1 | Keyvin Lara | KO | 11 (12), 1:11 | Jul 20, 2016 | Edion Arena, Osaka, Japan | Retained WBA (Regular) flyweight title |
20 | Win | 19–1 | Juan Carlos Reveco | TKO | 11 (12), 1:57 | Dec 31, 2015 | Edion Arena, Osaka, Japan | Retained WBA (Regular) flyweight title |
19 | Win | 18–1 | Roberto Sosa | UD | 12 | Sep 27, 2015 | Edion Arena, Osaka, Japan | Retained WBA (Regular) flyweight title |
18 | Win | 17–1 | Juan Carlos Reveco | MD | 12 | Apr 22, 2015 | Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan | Won WBA (Regular) flyweight title |
17 | Win | 16–1 | Jean Piero Pérez | KO | 5 (10), 2:09 | Dec 31, 2014 | Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan | |
16 | Win | 15–1 | Pablo Carrillo | UD | 10 | Sep 16, 2014 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
15 | Loss | 14–1 | Amnat Ruenroeng | SD | 12 | May 7, 2014 | Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan | For IBF flyweight title |
14 | Win | 14–0 | Felix Alvarado | UD | 12 | Dec 31, 2013 | Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan | Retained WBA (Regular) light-flyweight title |
13 | Win | 13–0 | Kwanthai Sithmorseng | KO | 7 (12), 2:18 | Sep 11, 2013 | Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan | Retained WBA (Regular) light-flyweight title |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Wisanu Kokietgym | KO | 9 (12), 2:51 | May 8, 2013 | Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan | Retained WBA (Regular) light-flyweight title |
11 | Win | 11–0 | José Alfredo Rodríguez | TKO | 6 (12), 2:50 | Dec 31, 2012 | Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan | Won vacant WBA (Regular) light-flyweight title |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Akira Yaegashi | UD | 12 | Jun 20, 2012 | Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan | Retained WBC mini-flyweight title; Won WBA mini-flyweight title |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Yodgoen Tor Chalermchai | TKO | 1 (12), 1:38 | Dec 31, 2011 | Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan | Retained WBC mini-flyweight title |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Juan Hernández | UD | 12 | Aug 10, 2011 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBC mini-flyweight title |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Oleydong Sithsamerchai | TKO | 5 (12), 1:07 | Feb 11, 2011 | World Memorial Hall, Kobe, Japan | Won WBC mini-flyweight title |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Masayoshi Segawa | TKO | 10 (10), 1:57 | Oct 10, 2010 | Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan | Won vacant Japanese light-flyweight title |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Albert Alcoy | TKO | 9 (10), 1:57 | Jul 25, 2010 | Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Heri Amol | UD | 10 | Apr 18, 2010 | Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Takashi Kunishige | UD | 10 | Dec 29, 2009 | Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Hiroshi Matsumoto | TKO | 2 (8), 2:59 | Jul 26, 2009 | Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Thongthailek Sor Tanapinyo | TKO | 3 (6), 0:26 | Apr 12, 2009 | Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan |
Personal life
[edit]Ioka was born in Sakai, Osaka, and currently resides in Tokyo.[44]
In April 2021, reports surfaced that Ioka had failed a drug test and tested positive for marijuana, with the sample having been examined at length as part of an ongoing investigation with the National Police Agency as well as the Japanese Boxing Commission (JBC).[45] Speaking on Ioka's behalf, his lawyer Masanao Hattori said that Ioka “strongly denies he has ever used” any form of cannabis, and suggested it could be attributed to the use of CBD oil.[46] On 19 May 2021, Ioka was cleared of all doping charges, as it emerged that the JBC had mishandled the samples, and they took responsibility for their poor sample management.[47][48]
See also
[edit]- Boxing in Japan
- List of Japanese boxing world champions
- List of world mini-flyweight boxing champions
- List of world light-flyweight boxing champions
- List of world flyweight boxing champions
- List of world super-flyweight boxing champions
- List of boxing quadruple champions
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External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Kazuto Ioka from BoxRec (registration required)
- Kazuto Ioka - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Japanese male boxers
- Sportspeople from Sakai, Osaka
- World mini-flyweight boxing champions
- World light-flyweight boxing champions
- World flyweight boxing champions
- World super-flyweight boxing champions
- World Boxing Association champions
- World Boxing Council champions
- World Boxing Organization champions
- 21st-century Japanese sportsmen