Here is a list of Takehara's best fights. For a list of Takehara's losses, refer to "Shinji Takehara Losses".
On December 19, 1995 Shinji Takehara fought Jorge Castro in a middleweight world-title fight for Castro's WBA title. Takehara was 23 years old and with a record of 24-0 (18), and Castro was 28 years old and with a record of 98-4-2 (68). Takehara won the fight via 12-round unanimous decision and is crowned the new middleweight world champion.
On April 17, 1995 Shinji Takehara faced off against Park Young-Ki in a middleweight bout at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 22-0 (18). Takehara stopped Park Young-Ki via KO.
On February 17, 1992 Shinji Takehara faced off against Hisashi Teraji in a middleweight bout at age 20. He was coming in with a record of 12-0 (11). Takehara stopped Hisashi Teraji via KO.
