Yoshiaki Numata
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Yoshiaki Numata is a former world Junior Lightweight boxing
champion.
Numata turned professional in 1962 and won the WBC and WBA super featherweight world titles by defeating Flash Elorde by decision in 1967, although Numata was knocked down in the 3rd round. He lost the title in his first defense to Hiroshi Kobayashi
by KO in the 12th. Numata was down once in the 6th and three times in the 12th round.
In 1970 Numata captured the WBC super featherweight title with a decision over Rene Barrientos. He defended the title three times before losing the belt to Ricardo Arredondo
in 1971. Numata retired a year later.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
champion.
Numata turned professional in 1962 and won the WBC and WBA super featherweight world titles by defeating Flash Elorde by decision in 1967, although Numata was knocked down in the 3rd round. He lost the title in his first defense to Hiroshi Kobayashi
Hiroshi Kobayashi
Hiroshi Kobayashi, , is a former professional boxer.Kobayashi turned pro in 1962 and won the WBC and WBA Super Featherweight Title in 1967 by defeating Yoshiaki Numata by 12th round KO, in a bout where Numata was down once in the 6th and three times in the 12th roundand so becoming the undisputed...
by KO in the 12th. Numata was down once in the 6th and three times in the 12th round.
In 1970 Numata captured the WBC super featherweight title with a decision over Rene Barrientos. He defended the title three times before losing the belt to Ricardo Arredondo
Ricardo Arredondo
Ricardo Arredondo was a Mexican professional boxer. A former WBC Super Featherweight champion, he was the brother of two-time World Light Welterweight champion, Rene Arredondo.-Pro career:...
in 1971. Numata retired a year later.