Best fights of Shokichi Iwata
Over 8 years as a professional, Shokichi Iwata has compiled a 17-2 (14) record, including eight title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Shokichi Iwata KOs Erik Badillo
On July 20, 2026 Shokichi Iwata defended his WBC light flyweight title against Erik Badillo. Iwata was 30 years old with a record of 16-2, and Badillo was 30 with a record of 19-0. Iwata was on a 2-fight winning streak and Badillo was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Iwata stopped Erik Badillo via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
2. Shokichi Iwata KOs Thammanoon Niyomtrong
On March 15, 2026 Shokichi Iwata fought Thammanoon Niyomtrong for the WBC light flyweight title. Iwata was 30 years old with a record of 15-2, and Niyomtrong was 35 with a record of 29-1. Iwata was coming off a win and Niyomtrong was on a 4-fight winning streak. Iwata stopped Thammanoon Niyomtrong via TKO in the 8th round. Crowned the new light flyweight champion.
3. Shokichi Iwata KOs Jairo Noriega
On October 13, 2024 Shokichi Iwata fought Jairo Noriega for the vacant WBO light flyweight title. Iwata was 28 years old with a record of 13-1, and Noriega was 0 with a record of 0-0. Iwata was on a 4-fight winning streak. Iwata stopped Jairo Noriega via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Shokichi Iwata KOs Toshimasa Ouchi in their 2nd fight
On March 5, 2022 Shokichi Iwata defended his Japanese and Japan Boxing Commission Japanese light flyweight titles against Toshimasa Ouchi. It was their second meeting. Iwata was 26 years old with a record of 7-0, and Ouchi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Iwata was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Iwata stopped Toshimasa Ouchi via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the titles.
5. Shokichi Iwata KOs Jerome Baloro
On April 1, 2023 Shokichi Iwata faced Jerome Baloro in a light flyweight bout. Iwata was 27 years old with a record of 9-1, and Baloro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Iwata was coming off a loss. Iwata stopped Jerome Baloro via KO in the 3rd round.
6. Shokichi Iwata defeats Kenichi Horikawa
On July 2, 2022 Shokichi Iwata defended his Japanese and Japan Boxing Commission Japanese light flyweight titles against Kenichi Horikawa. Iwata was 26 years old with a record of 8-0, and Horikawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Iwata was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Iwata won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
7. Shokichi Iwata KOs Jahzeel Trinidad
On July 6, 2024 Shokichi Iwata faced Jahzeel Trinidad in a light flyweight bout. Iwata was 28 years old with a record of 12-1, and Trinidad was 0 with a record of 0-0. Iwata was on a 3-fight winning streak. Iwata stopped Jahzeel Trinidad via TKO in the 6th round.
8. Shokichi Iwata KOs Jayson Brillo
On August 5, 2023 Shokichi Iwata faced Jayson Brillo in a light flyweight bout. Iwata was 27 years old with a record of 10-1, and Brillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Iwata was coming off a win. Iwata stopped Jayson Brillo via TKO in the 6th round.
9. Shokichi Iwata KOs Edwin Cano Hernandez
On October 4, 2025 Shokichi Iwata faced Edwin Cano Hernandez in a light flyweight bout. Iwata was 29 years old with a record of 14-2, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Iwata was coming off a loss. Iwata stopped Edwin Cano Hernandez via KO in the 7th round.
10. Shokichi Iwata KOs Rene Mark Cuarto
On January 20, 2024 Shokichi Iwata faced Rene Mark Cuarto in a light flyweight bout. Iwata was 27 years old with a record of 11-1, and Cuarto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Iwata was on a 2-fight winning streak. Iwata stopped Rene Mark Cuarto via TKO in the 6th round.