Masanori Rikiishi
Masanori Rikiishi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 佐藤政法 10 June 1994 Suzuka, Mie, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9.5 in (177 cm) |
| Reach | 71.5 in (182 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 18 |
| Wins | 16 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 2 |
Masanori Rikiishi (力石政法, Rikiishi Masanori, born June 10, 1994) is a Japanese professional boxer. He challenged once for the IBF junior-lightweight world title in May, 2025.
Amateur career
Rikiishi turned pro in 2017 ending his amateur career with a record of 25–5.[2]
Professional career
Rikiishi vs Saka
Rikiishi suffered an early setback in his pro career. He was stopped in just his third fight by veteran Kosuke Saka. Rikiishi couldn't keep Saka off him and was dropped by a right hand in the second round. Rikiishi rose but the referee soon intervened after another flurry by Saka.[3]
Rikiishi vs Nunez
Rikiishi improved over his next couple of fights and became one of the best prospects in the super-featherweight division. Rikiishi took on the experienced Ricardo Nunez of Panama. Rikiishi stopped Nunez in the third round, dropping him with multiple body shots. After the fight Rikiishi called out world champion Emanuel Navarrete.[4]
Rikiishi vs Magnesi
Rikiishi took on Michael Magnesi for the WBC Silver super-featherweight belt. In what was one of the fights of the year, Rikiishi who was behind on all 3 judges scorecards stopped Magnesi in the final round.Rikiishi dropped Magnesi early in the round but the Italian managed to beat the count. Rikiishi knocked Magnesi down again straight but once again he beat the count. Near the end Magnesi was given a third count for falling into the ropes from exhaustion. An onslaught from Rikiishi saw the fight been waved off.[5]
Professional boxing record
| 18 fights | 16 wins | 2 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 11 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Loss | 16–2 | Eduardo Núñez | UD | 12 | 28 May 2025 | Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium, Yokohama, Japan | For vacant IBF super-featherweight title |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 | Arnel Baconaje | KO | 2 (10), 2:38 | 17 Oct 2024 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Michael Magnesi | TKO | 12 (12), 2:34 | 22 Mar 2024 | Palazzetto Romboli, Colleferro, Italy | Won WBC Silver super-featherweight title |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Ricardo Nunez | KO | 3 (10), 2:16 | 10 Jun 2023 | Edion Arena Osaka, Osaka, Japan | |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Yoshimitsu Kimura | KO | 5 (12), 2:52 | 6 Jan 2023 | Edion Arena Osaka, Osaka, Japan | Won WBO Asia Pacific super-featherweight title |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Tomjune Mangubat | TKO | 4 (12), 2:45 | 14 Aug 2022 | Edion Arena Osaka, Osaka, Japan | Retained OPBF super-featherweight title |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | Takuya Watanabe | UD | 12 | 15 May 2022 | Sumida City Gymnasium, Sumida, Japan | Won vacant OPBF super-featherweight title |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Roli Gasca | RTD | 4 (8), 3:00 | 16 Dec 2021 | Mielparque Hall, Osaka, Japan | |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Soreike Taichi | TKO | 3 (8), 1:25 | 1 Nov 2021 | Aioi Hall, Kariya, Japan | |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Yuichiro Kasuya | UD | 8 | 19 Aug 2020 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Freddy Fonseca | UD | 8 | 15 Sep 2019 | Aioi Hall, Kariya, Japan | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Shogo Yamaguchi | RTD | 5 (6), 3:00 | 23 Jul 2019 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Kei Iwahara | UD | 8 | 17 Mar 2019 | Aioi Hall, Kariya, Japan | |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Genki Maeda | TKO | 5 (8), 2:41 | 2 Dec 2018 | Aioi Hall, Kariya, Japan | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Egy Rozten | KO | 2 (6), 2:47 | 10 Aug 2018 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 3 | Loss | 2–1 | Kosuke Saka | TKO | 2 (8), 2:15 | 30 Apr 2018 | International Conference Hall, Nagoya, Japan | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Pegasus Tanimoto | TKO | 3 (6), 0:31 | 26 Nov 2017 | Aioi Hall, Kariya, Japan | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Sa Ya Lee | UD | 6 | 16 Jul 2017 | Aioi Hall, Kariya, Japan |
References
- ^ "Boxing record for Masanori Rikiishi". BoxRec.
- ^ "One to Watch - Yuichiro Kasuya vs Masanori Rikiishi". asianboxing. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Saka stops Rikiishi in 2 rounds!". asianboxing. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Rikiishi kayos Panamanian Nunez in nontitle bout, eyes world title challenge this fall". boxingnews. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "MASANORI RIKIISHI RALLIES, STOPS MICHAEL MAGNESI IN 12TH ROUND; FIGHT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE". ringtv. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2024.