Kenji Kubo

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Kenji Kubo
Born久保賢司
(1989-04-04) April 4, 1989 (age 35) [1]
Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan
Other namesKENJI
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb; 8.7 st)
Division Flyweight
StyleKickboxing
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Tokyo, Japan
TeamK-1 Gym Gotanda Team Kings
Unlimited
DC LAB．GYM
Years active2006–present
Professional boxing record
Total10
Wins5
By knockout2
Losses4
By knockout2
Draws1
Kickboxing record
Total30
Wins23
By knockout14
Losses7
Other information
Notable relatives Yuta Kubo (brother)
Boxing record from BoxRec

Kenji Kubo (born 4 April 1989), also known simply as KENJI, is a Japanese kickboxer and former professional boxer. He is the 2017 K-1 Super Bantamweight Grand Prix finalist, the 2011 RISE Bantamweight champion and the 2007 NJKF Flyweight champion.

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Kickboxing career

K-1

Kubo returned to K-1 in 2017, and was immediately scheduled to take part in the 2017 K-1 Super Bantamweight Grand Prix. It was his first kickboxing bout in nearly five years. [2] Kubo beat Suen Tak Chuen by an extra round unanimous decision in the quarterfinals, and Nobuchika Terado by a second-round knockout in the semifinals. Kubo fought Yoshiki Takei in the finals, and lost the fight by unanimous decision. [3]

After he finished as the runner-up in the Super Bantamweight Grand Prix, Kubo was scheduled to fight a rematch with Nobuchika Terado for the Krush Super Bantamweight title, at Krush 82. [4] The fight was declared a draw after three rounds, and went into an extra round, after which Terado won a unanimous decision. [5]

Kubo was scheduled to fight a rematch with Yoshiki Takei for the K-1 Super Bantamweight title at K-1: K'FESTA.1. [6] Takei won the fight by knockout midway through the first round. [7]

Titles and accomplishments

Professional kickboxing record

Professional Kickboxing Record
23 Wins (14 (T)KO's), 7 Losses, 0 Draw, 0 No Contest
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2018-03-21Loss Flag of Japan.svg Yoshiki Takei K-1 World GP 2018: K'FESTA.1 Saitama, Japan KO (Right Hook)11:27
For the K-1 -55kg title. [12]
2017-11-05Loss Flag of Japan.svg Nobuchika Terado Krush.82 Tokyo, Japan Ext.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
For the Krush Super Bantamweight title. [13]
2017-04-22Loss Flag of Japan.svg Yoshiki Takei K-1 World GP 2017: Super Bantamweight Tournament, Final Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous)33:00
For the K-1 World GP 2017 -55kg World Tournament.
2017-04-22Win Flag of Japan.svg Nobuchika Terado K-1 World GP 2017: Super Bantamweight Tournament, Semi Finals Tokyo, Japan KO (Left Straight)23:00
2017-04-22Win Flag of Hong Kong.svg Suen Tak Chuen K-1 World GP 2017: Super Bantamweight Tournament, Quarter Finals Tokyo, Japan Ext.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2012-06-06Win Flag of France.svg Franck Gross RISE 88 Tokyo, Japan KO (Left Hook to the Body)30:29
2012-06-06Win Flag of Japan.svg Mikihito Yamagami RISE 87 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2012-01-29Win Flag of Thailand.svg Pajonsuk Por.PramukRISE 86 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2011-11-23Win Flag of Japan.svg DykiRISE 85 Tokyo, Japan KO (Left hook to the body)11:35
Wins the vacant RISE Bantamweight title.
2011-09-23Win Flag of Japan.svg Ryuma TobeRISE 83 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Majority)33:00
2011-08-21Win Flag of Japan.svg Keiichita MatsumotoBigbang 6 Tokyo, Japan KO (Left High Kick)22:49
2011-05-27Win Flag of Korea (1899).svg Shin Jyu OhSurvivor～Round.7～ Tokyo, Japan TKO (Punches)12:26
2011-04-30Loss Flag of Japan.svg Shota Takiya Krush Inaugural Championship Tournament ～Triple Final Round～Semi Final Tokyo, Japan Ext.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2010-12-12Win Flag of Japan.svg Kazuki TanakaKrush Inaugural Championship Tournament Quarter Final Tokyo, Japan KO (Left Hook)20:55
2010-10-08Win Flag of Japan.svg Hiroaki MizuharaSurvivor 〜Round.5〜 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Majority)33:00
2010-07-18Win Flag of Japan.svg Kentaro KimuraSurvivor 〜Round.4〜 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-05-27Win Flag of Japan.svg Akitaka SugiyamaKrush 7 Tokyo, Japan KO (Left Hook)12:34
2010-03-13Loss Flag of Japan.svg Nobuchika Terado Krush × Survivor Tokyo, Japan KO (Punches)22:26
2010-01-25Win Flag of Japan.svg Shin YoshidaSurvivor～Round.3～ Tokyo, Japan KO (Right Cross)11:40
2009-12-09Loss Flag of Japan.svg Shota Takiya Survivor～Round.2～ Tokyo, Japan Decision (Majority)33:00
2009-09-28Win Flag of Japan.svg Taisuke DegaiSurvivor～Round.1～ Tokyo, Japan Decision (Split)33:00
2008-05-14Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Wanphet Phetputhon Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2007-11-21Win Flag of Cambodia.svg Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision
2007-09-02Win Flag of Korea (1899).svg Lee Hi DoNJKF FIGHTING EVOLUTION X Tokyo, Japan TKO (Towel thrown/Low Kick)12:38
Wins vacant NJKF Flyweight title.
2007-07-13Win Flag of Thailand.svg Nakbin Patong gymBangla Stadium Patong, Thailand KO (Elbow)2
Wins WPMO World Flyweight title.
2007-05-13Win Flag of Japan.svg Yusuke NakanishiNJKF FIGHTING EVOLUTION VI Tokyo, Japan TKO (Doctor Stoppage)32:49
2007-03-18Win Flag of Japan.svg DaisukeNJKF FIGHTING EVOLUTION III Tokyo, Japan KO (Low Kick)23:00
2007-01-28Win Flag of Thailand.svg Samingnum SKV gymNJKF FIGHTING EVOLUTION II Tokyo, Japan KO22:11
2006-11-23Win Flag of Japan.svg Naoki OotsukiNJKF Tokyo, Japan TKO (Doctor Stoppage)32:58
2006-09-17Win Flag of Japan.svg Rose TasuyaTRIAL LEAGUE.7 Tokyo, Japan TKO (3 Knockdowns)22:43
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Kickboxing Record
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2007-12-31Loss Flag of Japan.svg Yudai K-1 PREMIUM 2007 Dynamite!! K-1 Koshien Tournament Semi Final Osaka, Japan Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Professional boxing record

9 fights5 wins4 losses
By knockout22
By decision32
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
10Loss5–4–1 Flag of Japan.svg Ryohei TakahashiUD821 August 2015 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
9Loss5–3–1 Flag of Japan.svg Ryoichi TamuraTKO8 (8)25 November 2014 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
8Win5–2–1 Flag of Japan.svg Kota SatoUD810 September 2014 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
7Win4–2–1 Flag of Japan.svg Atsushi HosogaiTKO7 (8)30 April 2014 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
6Draw3–2–1 Flag of Japan.svg Kota SatoSD811 January 2014 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
5Win3–2 Flag of Japan.svg Taro MochizukiTKO3 (6)25 November 2013 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
4Loss2–2 Flag of Japan.svg Yosuke FujiharaSD825 July 2013 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
3Win2–1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Galih SusantoUD628 May 2013 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
2Loss1–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rey MegrinoTKO3 (6)29 January 2013 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
1Win1–0 Flag of Japan.svg Noldi ManakaneUD69 November 2012 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan

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