Tale of the Tape
Age
30
Height
—
Reach
64"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Japan
Key Stats
89%
Win Rate
81%
KO Rate
13
KO Wins
18
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionCareer
Win Methods
Shokichi Iwata sits on the light flyweight throne, the pride of Japan. Getting there took 16 wins; staying there is the hard part, and so far nobody has an answer.
Judges are mostly decorative at his fights. 13 of 16 wins have come inside the distance, a 81% KO rate that shapes how every opponent trains for him.
The form line is loud: 3 straight wins, the latest over Erik Badillo (TKO R11). Momentum like that forces the division's hand.
Recent Fights
Erik Badillo
TKO R11 · Jul 19, 2026
Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan
Knockout CP Freshmart
TKO R8 · Mar 14, 2026
Yokohama Buntai, Yokohama, Japan
Edwin Cano
KO R7 · Oct 3, 2025
Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
René Santiago
Decision (Unanimous) · Mar 12, 2025
Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan
Jairo Noriega
TKO R3 · Oct 12, 2024
Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan