Sora Tanaka
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Sora Tanaka | |
|---|---|
| Born | 田中空 1 June 2001 Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft (152 cm) 5 |
| Reach | 65 1/2 |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 3 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Wins by KO | 3 |
Sora Tanaka (born 1 June 2001) is an Japanese professional boxer who currently competes in the welterweight division.
Amateur career
[edit]As an amateur Tanaka claimed a World University Championship medal and an All Japan title. He finished up with a record of 58 wins and 8 losses.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Lugo made his pro debut against Dong Young Kim of South Africa at the Korakuen Hall. Tanaka stopped Kim in the first round with a left hook.[2] In Tanakas third pro fight he faced Ador Torres of the Philippines. Tanaka stopped Torres in the fourth round.[3] Tanaka is scheduled to fight for his first belt as a pro as he faces Takeru Kobata for the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation Welterweight title on June 19, 2025.[4]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 3 fights | 3 wins | 0 losses |
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| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Win | 3–0 |  Ador Torres
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TKO | 4 (8), 1:53 | 25 Mar 2025 |  Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 |  Chan Sala
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TKO | 2 (8), 1:42 | 17 Oct 2024 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 |  Dong Young Kim
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TKO | 1 (6) 1:08 | 25 Jun 2024 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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References
[edit]- ^ "How far will the recent wave of Japanese amateurs go?". asianboxing.info. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Sora Tanaka vs. Dong Young Kim". tapology.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Tanaka defeats Torres". tapology.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ Jenkins, Keith (17 June 2025). "How to watch Top Rank Boxing: Norman Jr. vs. Sasaki on ESPN+". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Sora Tanaka from BoxRec (registration required)