| Daisuke Naito | |
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| Statistics | |
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| Real name | Daisuke Naito |
| Rated at | Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft. Flyweight is a class in Boxing which includes fighters weighing less than 112 lb (51 kg but above 108 lb (49 kg 4 in. (162 cm. ) |
| Nationality |  Japanese |
| Birth date | August 30, 1974 |
| Birth place | Toyoura, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 37 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
Daisuke Naito (内藤 大助 Naitō Daisuke?, born August 30, 1974) is a professional boxer from Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. is a town located in Abuta District, Iburi, Hokkaidō, Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. An Orthodox stance in combat sports such as boxing and karate refers to someone who boxes right-handed as opposed to a left-handed fighter who is referred to as a Southpaw. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. He is the current WBC flyweight champion, and former Japanese and OPBF flyweight champion. The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico,
Biography
Naito made his professional debut in October, 1996. He compiled an undefeated record, and challenged current WBA flyweight champion Takefumi Sakata for the Japanese flyweight title on July 16, 2001, but failed to win the title in a 10-round draw. Takefumi Sakata (坂田 健史 born January 29, 1980 in Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture) is a Japanese boxer in the flyweight (112 Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar.
Naito traveled to Thailand in 2002 for his first world title shot, challenging Pongsaklek Wonjongkam for the WBC flyweight title. The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj Pongsaklek Wonjongkam (born August 11, 1977 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand) is a professional Southpaw boxer in the Naito was knocked out only 34 seconds into the first round, setting the record for the shortest world flyweight title match ever. Naito was ridiculed for this embarrassing loss, but made a comeback later in the year to revive his status in Japanese boxing.
On June 6, 2004, Naito dominated his opponent to win the Japanese flyweight title. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " He made his first defense later that year, knocking out the challenger only 24 seconds into the first round to set the record for the shortest Japanese flyweight title match ever. He made two defenses before returning his title.
Naito challenged Wonjongkam for the second time on October 10, 2005, but lost by decision after the fight was stopped due to an injury in the 7th round. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Naito won the Japanese flyweight title for the second time in February, 2006, and won the OPBF flyweight title in June, 2006, by 6th round TKO.
Naito made one defense of the OPBF title before returning it in February, 2007. He also announced his decision to challenge Pongsaklek Wonjongkam for the third time, but found it difficult to gather sponsors. The match was finalized on July 6; only 12 days prior to the actual match-up. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England
On July 18, 2007, Naito defeated Pongsaklek Wonjongkam by 12 round unanimous decision, winning the world title five years after his first world title shot. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Wonjongkam had made 17 straight defenses of the WBC title, and had not lost a match in over a decade.
On October 11, 2007, Naito defeated Daiki Kameda by unanimous decision for the first defense of his title. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed ( 1989-01-06 in Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese professional boxer in the Flyweight division Naito throughly outclassed the younger fighter (Kameda is 15 years his junior) despite being fouled throughout the fight. He received illegal blows to the thighs on several occasions, and was thrown down onto the ring in a wrestling-like maneuver in the 12th round. Koki Kameda's upcoming fight was cancelled after video footage was produced showing that he encouraged younger brother Daiki to foul Naito in-between rounds, and Daiki's boxing license was suspended for one year. is a Japanese professional boxer in the flyweight division He is the oldest of the Three Kameda brothers. The fight received widespread coverage by the Japanese media because of the intense rivalry between Naito and the Kameda boxing family. Daiki Kameda described Naito as a "cockroach" prior to the fight, and stated that he would commit harakiri (ritual suicide) if he were to lose. is a form of Japanese ritual suicide by Disembowelment. Seppuku was originally reserved only for Samurai. The victory over Kameda (one of the most popular and controversial figures in Japan) truly placed Naito in the spotlight for the first time in his career.
On March 3, 2008, Naito kept his title when his defense of his title against Pongsaklek Wonjongkam ended in draw. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
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| Preceded by Pongsaklek Wonjongkam |
WBC Flyweight Champion July 18, 2007 – present |
Incumbent |
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