Japanese professional boxer Shokichi Iwata will face OPBF light-weight champion Kenichi Horikawa in a title unification fight. The battle is scheduled to occur in the Korakuen Hall on July 2, 2022.
Shokichi Iwata is a Japanese professional boxer who made his professional debut competing against Joel Bermudez on December 8, 2018, at the StubHub Center in Carson, California.
Similarly, he made his U.S. debut since the JBC only granted him a domestic boxing license on January 31, 2019, which permitted him to participate in Japan.
On July 2, 2022, in the Korakuen Hall, Iwata will defend his second Japanese title against OPBF light-flight champion Kenichi Horikawa in a title unification fight. The vacant WBO Asia-Pacific title will be fought in addition to the Japanese and OPBF championships.
Who Is Shokichi Iwata? His Age And Wikipedia
Shokichi Iwata is a professional boxer from Japan who plays in the light flyweight division. His professional record consists of 8 victories, 0 losses, and 0 draws.
Shokichi Iwata’s present age is 26 years old, having been born on February 2nd, 1996.
After meeting Norifumi Yamamoto when he was just 9 years old, Iwata developed an interest in fighting sports. In his second year of middle school, he started boxing. It’s interesting to note that Shokichi when in his third year of middle school, won the U-15 national boxing championship.
Iwata attended Hija High School following the completion of middle school. He won important matches against Takuma Inoue and Kosei Tanaka while competing as a high school amateur, and in his third year of high school, he also took first place in the national boxing championship.
Later, Iwata enrolled in Waseda University’s Sport Sciences program after receiving his diploma at the suggestion of the sports community. While playing for Waseda University in Tokyo, where he was a student, Iwata won multiple amateur titles in Japan and amassed a record of 59 victories with just 12 losses.
Does Shokichi Iwata Have Wife?
The young Shokichi Iwata doesn’t seem to have married since the facts regarding it are not available. Likewise, going through his Instagram, where he often updates about his life, doesn’t provide any clue regarding his marital status.
The fighter appears to be really committed to and focused on his career. The young and attractive boxer appears to be single for the time being rather than choosing to stay in a romantic relationship.
However, we will update this section as soon as more information about his ties becomes available.
Shokichi Iwata Ethnicity and Family Background
Born in Shibuya, Japan, Shokichi Iwata holds Japanese ethnicity. Much is known about Shokichi Iwata’s professional life, but very little is known about his family life.
However, Iwata’s family and other aspects of his personal life have not been revealed up to this point. He must have been fortunate to have had parents and other family members who supported his decision to pursue his interest as a career.
Shokichi Iwata Net Worth
Considering how well Shokichi Iwata has performed in his fights, his net worth is predicted to be approximately $1 million in 2022. Meanwhile, his actual earnings haven’t been made public. We do know that the boxer makes a fair living and is already well-known at such a young age.
Additionally, Teiken Promotions and All Star Boxing, Inc. has also signed a multi-year promotional contract with the Tokyo, Japan fighter.