Shinji Takehara, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Shinji Takehara

Japanese boxer

Date of Birth: 25-Jan-1972

Place of Birth: Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Profession: boxer

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Shinji Takehara

  • Shinji Takehara (????, Takehara Shinji, born January 25, 1972 in Fuchu, Hiroshima) was a professional boxer in the Middleweight (160lb) division.
  • He was the first 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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