Shinji Takehara
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Shinji Takehara (竹原慎二 born January 25, 1972 in Fuchū, Hiroshima, Japan), was a professional boxer in the Middleweight (160lb) division. Takehara was Japan's only boxer to capture a World Middleweight Title, which is also the highest weight class in which a Japanese boxer has captured a World Title.
Takehara turned pro in 1989 and had a relatively short professional career, spanning only seven years. In 1995 he landed a shot at the WBA Middleweight Title against Jorge Fernando Castro. Takehara won a decision, but lost the belt in his first defense to William Joppy, via 9th round TKO. Takehara retired after the bout.
| Preceded by Jorge Castro |
WBA Middleweight Champion 19 Dec 1995–24 Jun 1996 |
Succeeded by William Joppy |
