Takahiro Ao
Takahiro Ao (粟生 隆寛, Takahiro Aō, born 6 April 1984) is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 2003 to 2018. He was a two-division world champion, having held the WBC featherweight title in 2009 and the WBC super featherweight title from 2010 to 2012. He also challenged for the vacant WBO lightweight title in 2015.
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Real name | Takahiro Ao Japanese: 粟生 隆寛 |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 5 ft 6 1⁄2 in (169 cm) |
Reach | 68 1⁄2 in (174 cm) |
Nationality | Japanese |
Born | Ichihara, Chiba, Japan | 6 April 1984
Stance | southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 33 |
Wins | 28 |
Wins by KO | 12 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Professional career
Ao turned professional in September 2003 at the Korakuen Hall, Tokyo. In his debut Ao defeated fellow Japanese boxer Hiroshi Kashihara with a second round knockout.
Ao is managed by the Teiken Boxing Gym in Tokyo, and trains under Sendai Tanaka's guidance. He has often attended Marco Antonio Barrera's training camp since 2003,[1] because he was appreciated for his speed and heavy fists,[2] and served as Barrera's chief sparring partner in August 2007.[3]
After thirteen unbeaten fights Ao beat Koji Umetsu for the Japanese featherweight title in March 2007.
Ao lost via split decision to champion Óscar Larios on October 16, 2008. Despite flooring Larios in the 4th round, Ao managed to lose a decision in the close and contested bout.
Fortunate for him, Ao got another chance at Larios' title on March 12, 2009. There, he applied more offensive tactics which resulted Larios dropping in the 12th round. Ao won the match by unanimous decision.[4] On his first defense of the title held on July 14 that same year, Ao lost to Elio Rojas by unanimous decision.
Professional boxing record
33 fights | 28 wins | 3 losses |
By knockout | 12 | 0 |
By decision | 16 | 3 |
Draws | 1 | |
No contests | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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33 | Win | 28-3-1 (1) | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 1 Mar 2018 | ![]() |
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32 | NC | 27-3-1 (1) | ![]() |
NC | 12 | 1 May 2015 | ![]() |
For vacant WBO lightweight title |
31 | Win | 27-3-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 22 Oct 2014 | ![]() |
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30 | Win | 26-3-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 23 Apr 2014 | ![]() |
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29 | Win | 25-3-1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (10), 3:03 | 10 Nov 2013 | ![]() |
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28 | Win | 24-3-1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (10), 2:51 | 13 Jul 2013 | ![]() |
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27 | Loss | 23-3-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 27 Oct 2012 | ![]() |
Lost WBC super featherweight title |
26 | Win | 23–2–1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 6 Apr 2012 | ![]() |
Retained WBC super featherweight title |
25 | Win | 22–2–1 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | 6 Nov 2011 | ![]() |
Retained WBC super featherweight title |
24 | Win | 21–2–1 | ![]() |
KO | 4 (12), 1:06 | 8 Apr 2011 | ![]() |
Retained WBC super featherweight title |
23 | Win | 20–2–1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 26 Nov 2010 | ![]() |
Won WBC super featherweight title |
22 | Win | 19–2–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 (10), 1:48 | 30 Apr 2010 | ![]() |
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21 | Win | 18–2–1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 18 Dec 2009 | ![]() |
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20 | Loss | 17–2–1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 14 Jul 2009 | ![]() |
Lost WBC featherweight title |
19 | Win | 17–1–1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 12 Mar 2009 | ![]() |
Won WBC featherweight title |
18 | Loss | 16–1–1 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | 16 Oct 2008 | ![]() |
For WBC featherweight title |
17 | Draw | 16–0–1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 5 Apr 2008 | ![]() |
For Japanese and OBPF featherweight titles |
16 | Win | 16–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 3 Nov 2007 | ![]() |
Retained Japanese featherweight title |
15 | Win | 15–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 7 Jul 2007 | ![]() |
Retained Japanese featherweight title |
14 | Win | 14–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 3 Mar 2007 | ![]() |
Won Japanese featherweight title |
13 | Win | 13–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (6), 1:27 | 13 Nov 2006 | ![]() |
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12 | Win | 12–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 3 Jun 2006 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (6), 2:14 | 25 Mar 2006 | ![]() | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 7 Jan 2006 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (6), 2:54 | 25 Sep 2005 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 2 Jul 2005 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 16 April 2005 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (10), 3:07 | 5 Feb 2005 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 2 Oct 2004 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (8), 2:22 | 1 May 2004 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (6), 1:23 | 31 Jan 2004 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (6), 2:26 | 6 Dec 2003 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (6), 0:49 | 6 Sep 2003 | ![]() |
See also
- List of WBC world champions
- List of featherweight boxing champions
- List of super featherweight boxing champions
- List of Japanese boxing world champions
- Boxing in Japan
References
- WORLD BOXING editorial department (October 3, 2003). 矢代、粟生の2ホープがバレラのキャンプに参加 (in Japanese). MACC Publications Inc. Retrieved February 23, 2011. (the fourth article from the bottom)
- "Barrera encontró sparring idóneo" (in Spanish). ESTO. August 14, 2007. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
- "Barrera sees a different outcome". Manila Bulletin. August 29, 2007. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
- Jason Pribila (March 17, 2009). "Óscar Larios: A Boxing Tragedy Waiting to Happen". SecondsOut.com. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
External links
Achievements | ||
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Preceded by Óscar Larios |
WBC Featherweight Champion March 14, 2009 – July 14, 2009 |
Succeeded by Elio Rojas |
Preceded by Vitali Tajbert |
WBC Super Featherweight Champion November 26, 2010 – October 27, 2012 |
Succeeded by Gamaliel Díaz |