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Koseki was inspired to take up boxing after watching [[Hiroshi Kawashima]] on TV. Koseki won the inaugural All-Japan women's amateur championships in 2003, as well as the second edition in 2004. After winning a third national amateur title in 2007, she decided to turn pro as women's boxing was not yet accepted as an Olympic sport.<ref name=asianboxing>{{cite web|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/momo-koseki.html|title=Momo Koseki|website=Asian Boxing}}</ref> |
Koseki was inspired to take up boxing after watching [[Hiroshi Kawashima]] on TV. Koseki won the inaugural All-Japan women's amateur championships in 2003, as well as the second edition in 2004. After winning a third national amateur title in 2007, she decided to turn pro as women's boxing was not yet accepted as an Olympic sport.<ref name=asianboxing>{{cite web|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/momo-koseki.html|title=Momo Koseki|website=Asian Boxing}}</ref> |
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Koseki won her first three bouts. She went on to challenge Winyu Paradorngym for the inaugural [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[atomweight]] world title. Winyu won the fight by [[unanimous decision]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pressreader.com/thailand/bangkok-post/20070901/282836481695420|title=PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News|website=www.pressreader.com}}</ref> In her next fight, Koseki moved up two weight classes to challenge for the WBC [[light flyweight]] title, but she lost again by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Samson_Tor_Buamas_vs._Momo_Koseki|title=Samson Tor Buamas vs. Momo Koseki - BoxRec|website=boxrec.com}}</ref> |
Koseki won her first three bouts. She went on to challenge Winyu Paradorngym for the inaugural [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[atomweight]] world title. Winyu won the fight by [[unanimous decision]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pressreader.com/thailand/bangkok-post/20070901/282836481695420|title=PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News|website=www.pressreader.com}}</ref> In her next fight, Koseki moved up two weight classes to challenge for the WBC [[light flyweight]] title, but she lost again by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Samson_Tor_Buamas_vs._Momo_Koseki|title=Samson Tor Buamas vs. Momo Koseki - BoxRec|website=boxrec.com}}</ref> In August 2008, Koseki rematched Paradorngym, and won the title with a round 2 [[knockout]] at [[Korakuen Hall]]. In August 2014, Koseki made her fourteenth consecutive defense, beating Denise Castle with a round 8 [[technical knockout]]. With the win, Koseki broke [[Yoko Gushiken]]'s Japanese national record of 13 consecutive successful world title defenses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/momo-koseki-retains-wbc-crown-with-tko-castle--80683|title=Momo Koseki Retains WBC Crown With TKO of Castle - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com}}</ref> In October 2015, Koseki beat [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] champion Ayaka Miyao by unanimous decision to make her sixteenth defense and unify titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/10/22/more-sports/boxing-2/koseki-defeats-miyao-womens-unification-bout/|title=Koseki defeats Miyao in women’s unification bout|date=22 October 2015|publisher=|via=Japan Times Online}}</ref> |
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Koseki won the WBC [[minimumweight]] title on 17 December 2017, defeating reigning champion Yuko Kuroki by decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/12/17/more-sports/boxing-2/momo-koseki-dethrones-yuko-kuroki-wbc-minimum-flyweight-title|title=Momo Koseki dethrones Yuko Kuroki for WBC minimum flyweight title|date=2017-12-17|publisher=[[The Japan Times]]}}</ref> |
Koseki won the WBC [[minimumweight]] title on 17 December 2017, defeating reigning champion Yuko Kuroki by decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/12/17/more-sports/boxing-2/momo-koseki-dethrones-yuko-kuroki-wbc-minimum-flyweight-title|title=Momo Koseki dethrones Yuko Kuroki for WBC minimum flyweight title|date=2017-12-17|publisher=[[The Japan Times]]}}</ref> |
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She retired on the 29 January 2018, at the age of 34.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Momo Koseki announces retirement from professional boxing!|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/5/post/2018/01/momo-koseki-announces-retirement-from-professional-boxing.html|access-date=2020-10-16|website=ASIAN BOXING|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2018-01-29|title=Two-division WBC champion Momo Koseki hangs up gloves|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/01/29/more-sports/boxing-2/two-division-wbc-champion-momo-koseki-hangs-gloves/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-10-16|website=The Japan Times|language=en-US}}</ref> |
She retired on the 29 January 2018, at the age of 34.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Momo Koseki announces retirement from professional boxing!|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/5/post/2018/01/momo-koseki-announces-retirement-from-professional-boxing.html|access-date=2020-10-16|website=ASIAN BOXING|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2018-01-29|title=Two-division WBC champion Momo Koseki hangs up gloves|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/01/29/more-sports/boxing-2/two-division-wbc-champion-momo-koseki-hangs-gloves/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-10-16|website=The Japan Times|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:09, 13 July 2022
Momo Koseki 小関桃 | |
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| Born | 31 July 1982 Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Reach | 64 in (163 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 27 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Momo Koseki (小関桃, Koseki Momo, born 31 July 1982) is a Japanese former professional boxer. She is a two-weight world champion, having held the WBC female atomweight title from 2008 to 2015; the WBA female atomweight title in 2015; and the WBC female strawweight title in 2017. Koseki has made a record-breaking sixteen consecutive title defenses of her WBC atomweight title.
Career
Koseki was inspired to take up boxing after watching Hiroshi Kawashima on TV. Koseki won the inaugural All-Japan women's amateur championships in 2003, as well as the second edition in 2004. After winning a third national amateur title in 2007, she decided to turn pro as women's boxing was not yet accepted as an Olympic sport.[1]
Koseki won her first three bouts. She went on to challenge Winyu Paradorngym for the inaugural WBC atomweight world title. Winyu won the fight by unanimous decision.[2] In her next fight, Koseki moved up two weight classes to challenge for the WBC light flyweight title, but she lost again by unanimous decision.[3] In August 2008, Koseki rematched Paradorngym, and won the title with a round 2 knockout at Korakuen Hall. In August 2014, Koseki made her fourteenth consecutive defense, beating Denise Castle with a round 8 technical knockout. With the win, Koseki broke Yoko Gushiken's Japanese national record of 13 consecutive successful world title defenses.[4] In October 2015, Koseki beat WBA champion Ayaka Miyao by unanimous decision to make her sixteenth defense and unify titles.[5]
Koseki won the WBC minimumweight title on 17 December 2017, defeating reigning champion Yuko Kuroki by decision.[6]
She retired on the 29 January 2018, at the age of 34.[7][8]
Professional boxing record
| 27 fights | 24 wins | 2 losses |
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| By knockout | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 15 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 27 | Win | 24–2–1 |  Yuko Kuroki
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UD | 10 | 17 Dec 2017 | Kyuden Gym, Fukuoka, Japan
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Won WBC female strawweight title |
| 26 | Win | 23–2–1 | Chie Higano
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TKO | 4 (10), 0:36 | 11 Nov 2016 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 25 | Win | 22–2–1 |  Rungnapha Kaewkrachang
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TKO | 1 (8), 1:45 | 13 Aug 2016 | City Culture Hall, Soka,Japan
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| 24 | Win | 21–2–1 | Ayaka Miyao
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UD | 10 | 22 Oct 2015 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title; Won WBA female atomweight title |
| 23 | Win | 20–2–1 |  Aisah Alico
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KO | 2 (10), 1:29 | 19 Feb 2015 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 22 | Win | 19–2–1 |  Denise Castle
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TKO | 8 (10), 0:29 | 2 Aug 2014 | Adachi Ward Sogo Sports Center, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 21 | Win | 18–2–1 | Angor Onesongchaigym
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TKO | 9 (10), 1:43 | 3 Mar 2014 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 20 | Win | 17–2–1 |  Nora Cardoza
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UD | 10 | 14 Nov 2013 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 19 | Win | 16–2–1 |  Eun Young Huh
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TKO | 6 (10), 1:23 | 28 May 2013 |  Convention Towers and Exhibition Center, Hong Kong
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 18 | Win | 15–2–1 | Maria del Refugio Jimenez Cruz
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UD | 10 | 3 Mar 2013 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 17 | Win | 14–2–1 | Saemi Hanagata
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UD | 10 | 17 Dec 2012 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 16 | Win | 13–2–1 | Jujeath Nagaowa
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UD | 10 | 19 Jun 2012 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 15 | Win | 12–2–1 | Mami Ito
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TD | 10 (10), 0:53 | 30 Nov 2011 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 14 | Win | 11–2–1 | Krikanok Islandmuaythai
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TKO | 5 (10), 1:15 | 8 May 2011 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 13 | Draw | 10–2–1 | Masae Akitaya
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TD | 3 (10), 2:00 | 6 Jun 2010 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 12 | Win | 10–2 | Gun Joo Shin
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UD | 10 | 27 Mar 2010 | Ariake Colosseum, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 11 | Win | 9–2 | Teeraporn Pannimit
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UD | 10 | 29 Nov 2009 | Super Arena, Saitama, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 10 | Win | 8–2 | Nao Ikeyama
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UD | 10 | 2 May 2009 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 9 | Win | 7–2 | Hye-Min Kim
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UD | 10 | 8 Dec 2008 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Retained WBC female atomweight title |
| 8 | Win | 6–2 | Chirawadee Srisuk
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KO | 2 (10), 0:48 | 11 Aug 2008 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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Won WBC female atomweight title |
| 7 | Win | 5–2 | Petchsifah Sithkrumad
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TKO | 2 (6), 0:54 | 9 Jun 2008 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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| 6 | Win | 4–2 | Mayumi Kubo
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UD | 4 | 9 May 2008 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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| 5 | Loss | 3–2 | Siriporn Taweesuk
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UD | 10 | 19 Nov 2007 | The Mall Shopping Center Ngamwongwan, Bangkok, Thailand
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For WBC female light flyweight title |
| 4 | Loss | 3–1 | Chirawadee Srisuk
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UD | 10 | 31 Aug 2007 | The Office of Pak Hai District, Ayutthaya, Thailand
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For vacant WBC female atomweight title |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Singsamaoy Sitnhongalampoon
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PTS | 6 | 7 Jul 2007 | Bangkok, Thailand
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Teeraporn Pannimit
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UD | 6 | 16 Jun 2007 | Bangkok Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Yupin Ha Payak
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UD | 4 | 26 May 2007 | Bangkok Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
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References
- ^ "Momo Koseki". Asian Boxing.
- ^ "PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News". www.pressreader.com.
- ^ "Samson Tor Buamas vs. Momo Koseki - BoxRec". boxrec.com.
- ^ "Momo Koseki Retains WBC Crown With TKO of Castle - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com.
- ^ "Koseki defeats Miyao in women's unification bout". 22 October 2015 – via Japan Times Online.
- ^ "Momo Koseki dethrones Yuko Kuroki for WBC minimum flyweight title". The Japan Times. 2017-12-17.
- ^ "Momo Koseki announces retirement from professional boxing!". ASIAN BOXING. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ "Two-division WBC champion Momo Koseki hangs up gloves". The Japan Times. 2018-01-29. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
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External links
- Boxing record for Momo Koseki from BoxRec (registration required)