Keitaro Hoshino
Keitaro Hoshino (born 1969-08-14 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) is a retired Japanese boxer.
| Keitaro Hoshino | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Keitaro Hoshino |
| Weight(s) | minimumweight |
| Height | 5 ft 2 1⁄2 in (159 cm) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | August 14, 1969 Yokohama, Japan |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 33 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 6 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
Hoshino turned pro in 1988 and captured the WBA minimumweight title with a decision win over Joma Gamboa in 2000. He defended the belt once before losing it by split decision to Chana Porpaoin in 2001. He recaptured the vacant WBA minimumweight title with a decision win over Gamboa in 2002, but lost the belt in his first defense to Noel Arambulet.
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| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joma Gamboa |
WBA minimumweight champion December 6, 2000 - April 16, 2001 |
Succeeded by Chana Porpaoin |
| Vacant Title last held by Yutaka Niida |
WBA minimumweight champion January 29, 2002 - July 29, 2002 |
Succeeded by Noel Arambulet |
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