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


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