Masanori Rikiishi

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Masanori Rikiishi
Born
高山涼深

(1994-06-10) 10 June 1994 (age 30)
Suzuka, Mie, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Statistics
Weight(s) Super Featherweight
Height5 ft 9.5 in (177 cm)
Reach71.5 in (182 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record [1]
Total fights17
Wins16
Wins by KO11
Losses1

Masanori Rikiishi (佐藤政法, Rikiishi Masanori, born June 10, 1994) is a Japanese professional boxer. He is currently ranked the number 1 super-featherweight in the world by Boxrec.

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Amateur career

Rikiishi turned pro in 2017 ending his amateur career with a record of 25–5. [2]

Professional career

Rikiishi vs Saka

Rikiishi suffered an early setback in his pro career. He was stopped in just his third fight by veteran Kosuke Saka. Rikiishi couldn't keep Saka off him and was dropped by a right hand in the second round. Rikiishi rose but the referee soon intervened after another flurry by Saka. [3]

Rikiishi vs Nunez

Rikiishi improved over his next couple of fights and became one of the best prospects in the super-featherweight division. Rikiishi took on the experienced Ricardo Nunez of Panama. Rikiishi stopped Nunez in the third round, dropping him with multiple body shots. After the fight Rikiishi called out world champion Emanuel Navarrete. [4]

Rikiishi vs Magnesi

Rikiishi took on Michael Magnesi for the WBC Silver super-featherweight belt. In what was one of the fights of the year, Rikiishi who was behind on all 3 judges scorecards stopped Magnesi in the final round.Rikiishi dropped Magnesi early in the round but the Italian managed to beat the count. Rikiishi knocked Magnesi down again straight but once again he beat the count. Near the end Magnesi was given a third count for falling into the ropes from exhaustion. An onslaught from Rikiishi saw the fight been waved off. [5]

Professional boxing record

17 fights16 wins1 loss
By knockout111
By decision50
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
17Win16–1Arnel BaconajeKO2 (10), 2:3817 Oct 2024Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
16Win15–1 Michael Magnesi TKO12 (12), 2:3422 Mar 2024Palazzetto Romboli, Colleferro, ItalyWon WBC Silver super-featherweight title
15Win14–1Ricardo NunezKO3 (10), 2:1610 Jun 2023Edion Arena Osaka, Osaka, Japan
14Win13–1Yoshimitsu KimuraKO5 (12), 2:526 Jan 2023Edion Arena Osaka, Osaka, JapanWon WBO Asia Pacific super-featherweight title
13Win12–1Tomjune MangubatTKO4 (12), 2:4514 Aug 2022 Edion Arena Osaka, Osaka, JapanRetained OPBF super-featherweight title
12Win11–1Takuya WatanabeUD1215 May 2022 Sumida City Gymnasium, Sumida, JapanWon vacant OPBF super-featherweight title
11Win10–1Roli GascaRTD4 (8), 3:0016 Dec 2021Mielparque Hall, Osaka, Japan
10Win9–1Soreike TaichiTKO3 (8), 1:251 Nov 2021Aioi Hall, Kariya, Japan
9Win8–1Yuichiro KasuyaUD819 Aug 2020Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
8Win7–1Freddy FonsecaUD815 Sep 2019Aioi Hall, Kariya, Japan
7Win6–1Shogo YamaguchiRTD5 (6), 3:0023 Jul 2019Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
6Win5–1Kei IwaharaUD817 Mar 2019Aioi Hall, Kariya, Japan
5Win4–1Genki MaedaTKO5 (8), 2:412 Dec 2018Aioi Hall, Kariya, Japan
4Win3–1Egy RoztenKO2 (6), 2:4710 Aug 2018 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
3Loss2–1Kosuke SakaTKO2 (8), 2:1530 Apr 2018 International Conference Hall, Nagoya, Japan
2Win2–0Pegasus TanimotoTKO3 (6), 0:3126 Nov 2017Aioi Hall, Kariya, Japan
1Win1–0Sa Ya LeeUD616 Jul 2017Aioi Hall, Kariya, Japan

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References

  1. ↑ "Boxing record for Masanori Rikiishi". BoxRec .
  2. ↑ "One to Watch - Yuichiro Kasuya vs Masanori Rikiishi". asianboxing. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  3. ↑ "Saka stops Rikiishi in 2 rounds!". asianboxing. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  4. ↑ "Rikiishi kayos Panamanian Nunez in nontitle bout, eyes world title challenge this fall". boxingnews. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  5. ↑ "MASANORI RIKIISHI RALLIES, STOPS MICHAEL MAGNESI IN 12TH ROUND; FIGHT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE". ringtv. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
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