Takanori Hatakeyama
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Takanori Hatakeyama, (born July 28, 1975 in Aomori, Japan), was a professional boxer.
Hatakeyama turned pro in 1993 and captured the WBA Super Featherweight Title in 1998 with a majority decision win over Yong Soo Choi. He lost the belt in 1999 to Lakva Sim via TKO, and moved up in weight to capture the WBA Lightweight Title with a TKO win over Gilberto Serrano in 2000. He defended the belt twice before losing it to Julien Lorcy in 2001. Hatakeyama retired after the loss.
Preceded by Yong-Soo Choi |
WBA Super Featherweight Champion 5 September 1998 – 27 June 1999 |
Succeeded by Lakva Sim |
Preceded by Gilberto Serrano |
WBA Lightweight Champion 11 June 2000 – 1 July 2001 |
Succeeded by Julien Lorcy |