Kazuto Ioka retains world title after points win over Jeyvier Cintron
December 31, Tokyo, Japan
In a gripping world title contest on New Year's Eve, local hero Kazuto Ioka retained his WBO super-flyweight belt for the first time at Ota-City General Gymnasium in his home city of
Tokyo. Puerto Rican challenger Jeyvier Cintron lacked experience coming in but was an undefeated southpaw who boasted significant advantages in height and reach. He certainly made things
competitive in the first half, but Ioka came on strong in the later rounds, with intelligent pressure and a consistent body attack sapping the strength and will of his younger rival.
Scores were 116-112 twice and 115-113 all for Ioka.
Kazuto Ioka wins world title in fourth weight class
June 19, Chiba, Japan
Kazuto Ioka became the first male fighter in Japan’s history to win world titles in four weight classes, picking up the vacant WBO super flyweight title with a 10th round stoppage
win over Aston Palicte today in Chiba, Japan. The tired Palcite could no longer keep up with Ioka. A flurry of punches forced referee Kenny Chevalier to stop the fight at 1:46 of the 10th.
KAZUTO IOKA
CURRENT WBO SUPER FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION
Total Fights 27
BORN: March 24, 1989 (31)
Wins 25 (KO 14)
BIRTHPLACE: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Losses 2
HEIGHT: 1.65 m
No.
Result
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
27
Win
Jeyvier Cintron
UD
12
Dec 31, 2019
Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan
Retained WBO super flyweight title
26
Win
Aston Palcite
KO
10
Jun 19, 2019
Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan
Won vacant WBO super flyweight title
25
Loss
Donnie Nietes
SD
12
Dec 31, 2018
Wynn Palace, Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR
For vacant WBO Super Flyweight title
24
Win
McWilliams Arroyo
UD
10
Sep 8, 2018
The Forum, Inglewood, California, United States
23
Win
Noknoi CP Freshmart
UD
12
Apr 23, 2017
Edion Arena Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Retained WBA flyweight title
22
Win
Stamp Kiatniwat
KO
7
Dec 31, 2016
Shimazu Arena, Kyoto, Japan
Retained WBA flyweight title
21
Win
Keyvin Lara
KO
11
Jul 20, 2016
Jul 20, 2016
Retained WBA (Regular) flyweight title
20
Win
Juan Carlos Reveco
KO
11
Dec 31, 2015
Edison Arena Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Retained WBA (Regular) flyweight title
19
Win
Roberto Sosa
UD
12
Sep 27, 2015
EDION Arena Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Retained WBA (Regular) flyweight title
18
Win
Juan Carlos Reveco
MD
12
Apr 22, 2015
Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan
Won WBA (Regular) flyweight title
17
Win
Jean Piero Pérez
KO
5
Dec 31, 2014
Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan
16
Win
Pablo Carrillo
UD
10
Sep 16, 2014
Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
15
Loss
Amnat Ruenroeng
SD
12
May 7, 2014
Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan
For IBF flyweight title
14
Win
Felix Alvarado
UD
12
Dec 31, 2013
Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan
Retained WBA (Regular) light flyweight title
13
Win
Kwanthai Sithmorseng
KO
7
Sep 11, 2013
Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan
Retained WBA (Regular) light flyweight title
12
Win
Wisanu Kokietgym
KO
9
May 8, 2013
Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan
Retained WBA (Regular) light flyweight title
11
Win
José Alfredo Rodríguez
KO
6
Dec 31, 2012
Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan
Won vacant WBA (Regular) light flyweight title
10
Win
Akira Yaegashi
UD
12
Jun 20, 2012
Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan
Retained WBC minimumweight title / Won WBA minimumweight title
