Shokichi Iwata
Shokichi Iwata has held the WBC and WBO light flyweight world titles since 2024. Iwata has fought 5 world title bouts, winning 3 and losing 2.
- World title bouts
- 5
- Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
- 3–2
- World titles held
- 2
- Longest world title reign (WBC light flyweight, 2026–present)
- 7 months
Timeline of world title events
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2022
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Jonathan Gonzalez beats Shokichi Iwata via unanimous decision 12/12
Light Flyweight · WBO
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The Ring magazine rates Shokichi Iwata No. 10 at light flyweight in its annual ratings
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2023
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The Ring magazine rates Shokichi Iwata No. 10 at light flyweight in its annual ratings
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2024
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Shokichi Iwata beats Jairo Noriega via technical knockout 3/12
Light Flyweight · WBO
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The Ring magazine rates Shokichi Iwata No. 2 at light flyweight in its annual ratings
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2025
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Rene Santiago beats Shokichi Iwata via unanimous decision 12/12
Light Flyweight · WBO
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The Ring magazine rates Shokichi Iwata No. 5 at light flyweight in its annual ratings
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2026
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Shokichi Iwata beats Knockout CP Freshmart via technical knockout 8/12
Light Flyweight · WBC
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Shokichi Iwata beats Erik Badillo via technical knockout 11/12
Light Flyweight · WBC