Kyo Kawakami
Kyo Kawakami | |
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Born | Kyo Kawakami December 3, 1999 Osaka prefecture, Japan |
Native name | 川上 叶 |
Nationality | Japanese |
Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 57.0 kg (125.7 lb; 8.98 st) |
Style | Kickboxing |
Stance | Southpaw |
Fighting out of | Osaka, Japan |
Team | Ryusei Juku |
Years active | 2016-present |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 16 |
Wins | 10 |
By knockout | 5 |
Losses | 6 |
By knockout | 2 |
Kyo Kawakami (Japanese: 川上 叶, Kawakami Kyo, born December 3, 1999) is a Japanese kickboxer. He is the current Shoot Boxing Japan Featherweight and former Shoot Boxing Japan Bantamweight champion.
As of October 2022, he is ranked as the ninth best bantamweight in the world by Beyond Kick.[1]
Kickboxing career
Bantamweight
Early career
Kawakami had a notable amateur career which saw him winning multiple titles including the Shoot Boxing All Japan in 2015. in 2016 he won the WBC Muay Thai All Japan Junior League title and was elected MVP of the event, as a reward he received a one month trip to Thailand.[2]
Kawakami made his professional debut against Syuto Sato at SHOOT BOXING Osaka 2016 “Alpinisme vol.1” on August 13, 2016. He won the fight by a first-round standing choke submission.[3] He won his next bout against Tsubasa Onishi at SHOOT BOXING Young Caesar Cup Central 18 on October 2, 2016, by stoppage as well, before being booked to face the unbeaten Koudai at SHOOT BOXING 2017 act.1 on February 11, 2017. He lost the fight by a second-round knockout.[4]
Kawakami faced Kazuyuki Fushimi at SHOOT BOXING 2018 act.1 on February 10, 2018, in his first fight of the year. He won the bout by a flying knee knockout, at the 1:10 minute mark of the fourth round.[5] Kawakami next faced Jin Uehira at SHOOT BOXING Osaka 2018 “Alpinisme” vol.1 on March 18, 2018. He needed just 79 seconds to stop Uehira with a body shot.[6] Kawakami extended his winning streak to three consecutive fights with an extra round split decision win over Toshiyuki Nitamizu at SHOOT BOXING 2017 Young Caesar Cup Central 22 on May 20, 2018, in the quarterfinals of the Shootboxing bantamweight tournament.[7]
Kawakami's three fight winning streak was snapped by the undefeated Yuki Kasahara at SHOOT BOXING 2018 act.4, who beat him by a first-round knockout, handing Kawakami his second career stoppage loss and eliminating him from the bantamweight tournament.[8] Kawakami was next booked to face Keito Naito at SHOOT BOXING Osaka 2019 “Alpinisme” vol.1 on August 10, 2019. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–28, 30–28 and 30–29.[9]
Shootboxing bantamweight champion
On November 11, 2019, Kawakami faced Syuto Sato for the inaugural Shoot Boxing Japan Bantamweight title at Shoot Boxing 2019 Young Caesar Cup Central #26.[10] He won the fight by a second-round knockout, as he floored Sato with a left cross.[11]
On November 14, 2020, Kawakami faced the reigning RISE super flyweight champion Kazuki Osaki in a non-title bout at RISE 143.[12] He lost by unanimous decision.[13]
Kawakami was scheduled to face the Yuki Kyotani at Rise World Series 2021 Osaka on July 18, 2021, in Osaka.[14] He won the fight by unanimous decision, the three judges scoring the bout 30–29 in his favor.[15]
Featherweight
Kawakami faced Kotaro Yamada at SHOOT BOXING 2021 Young Caesar Cup on December 19, 2021, in his first bout at the featherweight (-57.5kg) limit.[16] The fight was ruled a draw after the first three rounds, with all three judges scoring the fight 29–29. Accordingly an extension round was fought, after which Kawakami was awarded a unanimous decision.[17]
Kawakami faced Kaito for the vacant Shoot Boxing Japan Featherweight title at Shoot Boxing 2022 act.2 on April 10, 2022.[18] He won the fight by majority decision, after an extra round was contested.[19]
Titles and accomplishments
Professional
- SHOOT BOXING
- 2019 Shoot Boxing Japan Bantamweight Champion[11]
- 2022 Shoot Boxing Japan Featherweight Champion[19]
Amateur
- 2014 Green Boy Fight Welterweight Champion
- 2015 Glove Karate Federation All Japan Championship -55kg Winner[20]
- 2015 Shoot Boxing All Japan -55kg Champion[21]
- 2016 WBC Muay Thai All Japan Jr League (U-18) -55kg Champion & Event MVP[22]
Fight record
10 Wins (5 (T)KO's), 6 Losses, 0 Draw, 0 No Contest | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2022-04-10 | Win | ![]() |
SHOOT BOXING 2022 act.2 | Tokyo, Japan | Ext.R Decision (Majority) | 6 | 3:00 | |
Wins the vacant Shoot Boxing Japan Featherweight title. | ||||||||
2021-12-19 | Win | ![]() |
SHOOT BOXING 2021 Young Caesar Cup | Tokyo, Japan | Ext.R Decision (Split) | 4 | 3:00 | |
2021-07-18 | Win | ![]() |
RISE World Series 2021 Osaka | Osaka, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2020-11-14 | Loss | ![]() |
RISE 143 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2019-11-24 | Win | ![]() |
SHOOT BOXING 2019 Young Caesar Cup Central 26 | Kasugai, Aichi, Japan | KO (Left cross) | 2 | 2:58 | |
Wins the inaugural Shoot Boxing Japan Bantamweight title. | ||||||||
2019-08-10 | Win | ![]() |
SHOOT BOXING Osaka 2019 “Alpinisme” vol.1 | Osaka, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2018-09-15 | Loss | ![]() |
SHOOT BOXING 2018 act.4 - Championship Tournament Semi Final | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left cross) | 1 | 3:00 | |
2018-05-20 | Win | ![]() |
SHOOT BOXING 2017 Young Caesar Cup Central 22 - Championship Tournament Quarter Final | Aichi prefecture, Japan | Ext.R Decision (Split) | 4 | 3:00 | |
2018-03-18 | Win | ![]() |
SHOOT BOXING Osaka 2018 “Alpinisme” vol.1 | Osaka, Japan | KO (Body shot) | 1 | 1:19 | |
2018-02-10 | Win | ![]() |
SHOOT BOXING 2018 act.1 | Tokyo, Japan | Ext.R KO (Flying knee) | 4 | 1:10 | |
2017-10-15 | Loss | ![]() |
SHOOT BOXING 2017 Young Caesar Cup Central 21 | Kasugai, Aichi, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2017-05-28 | Loss | ![]() |
HIGHSPEED 2017 ~STATUS~ | Osaka, Japan | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2017-03-11 | Loss | ![]() |
SHOOT BOXING 2017 Young Caesar Cup act.1 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2017-02-11 | Loss | ![]() |
SHOOT BOXING 2017 act.1 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Right cross) | 2 | 2:02 | |
2016-10-02 | Win | ![]() |
SHOOT BOXING Young Caesar Cup Central 18 | Kasugai, Aichi, Japan | KO | 3 | ||
2016-08-13 | Win | ![]() |
SHOOT BOXING Osaka 2016 “Alpinisme vol.1” | Osaka, Japan | TKO (Standing choke) | 3 | 1:00 | |
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2016-07-23 | Win | ![]() |
2nd WBC Muay Thai All Japan Jr. League, Final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 2 | 2:00 | |
Wins WBC Muay Thai All Japan Jr League (U-18) -55kg title | ||||||||
2016-07-23 | Win | ![]() |
2nd WBC Muay Thai All Japan Jr. League, Semi Final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 2 | 2:00 | |
2016-05-21 | Win | ![]() |
S-1 Amateur Kick vol.7 | Nara, Japan | Decision | 2 | 2:00 | |
2016-04-10 | Loss | ![]() |
NJKF West Japan YOUNG FIGHT 1st | Osaka, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 1:00 | |
2016-01-24 | Win | ![]() |
Amateur Shoot Boxing All Japan Championship | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
Wins Shoot Boxing All Japan Amateur -55kg title | ||||||||
2015-12-20 | Win | ![]() |
S-1 Amateur Kick vol.5 | Sakai, Japan | Decision | 2 | 2:00 | |
2015-11-15 | Win | ![]() |
Amateur Shoot Boxing Kansai | Osaka, Japan | Ext.R Decision (Split) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2015-10-03 | Loss | ![]() |
Amateur Shootboxing | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2015-04-12 | Win | ![]() |
Amateur Shoot Boxing Kansai | Kansai, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2014-12-21 | Loss | ![]() |
All Japan Amateur Shootboxing | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
For the Shoot Boxing All Japan Amateur -45kg title | ||||||||
2014-11-23 | Win | ![]() |
NEXT LEVEL Kansai 18 | Sakai, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2014-11-16 | Win | ![]() |
Hoost Cup KINGS WEST | Osaka, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2014-10-13 | Loss | ![]() |
MUAYTHAI WINDY SUPER FIGHT vol.18 in KYOTO | Kyoto, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2014-10-05 | Win | ![]() |
Striking Challenge 42, All Japan Shootboxing selection | Nagoya, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2014-09-23 | Win | ![]() |
NEXT LEVEL Kansai 17 | Sakai, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2014-09-14 | Win | ![]() |
Shoot Boxing Amateur Kansai tournament, Final | Osaka, Japan | Decision | 1 | 2:00 | |
2014-09-14 | Win | ![]() |
Shoot Boxing Amateur Kansai tournament, Semi Final | Osaka, Japan | Decision | 1 | 2:00 | |
2014-07-30 | Win | ![]() |
Green Boy Fight 8 | Kyoto, Japan | Decision | 2 | 2:00 | |
Wins Green Boy Fight Welterweight title | ||||||||
2014-06-29 | Win | ![]() |
Amateur Shootboxing Kansai | Osaka, Japan | Ext.R Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2014-03-16 | Win | ![]() |
NEXT LEVEL Kansai 13 | Sakai, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2014-03-16 | Win | ![]() |
NEXT LEVEL Kansai 13 | Sakai, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2014-02-16 | Win | ![]() |
Shoot Boxing Amateur Kansai | Osaka, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2013-04-14 | Loss | ![]() |
Shoot Boxing Amateur Kansai | Kansai, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2013-04-14 | Loss | ![]() |
NEXT LEVEL Kansai 6 | Kansai, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2013-02-24 | Win | ![]() |
Amateur Shootboxing | Osaka, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2013-01-27 | Loss | ![]() |
NEXT LEVEL Kansai 4 | Sakai, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2013-01-20 | Draw | ![]() |
Kameoka Winter Festival 2013 | Kameoka, Japan | Decision | 2 | 2:00 | |
2012-12-16 | Win | ![]() |
NEXT LEVEL Kansai 3 | Osaka, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2012-09-23 | Loss | ![]() |
NEXT LEVEL, Semi Final | Sakai, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2012-07-16 | Draw | ![]() |
NEXT LEVEL | Sakai, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2012-05-06 | Draw | ![]() |
NEXT LEVEL | Higashioka, Japan | Decision | 2 | 2:00 | |
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
See also
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