| Takahiro Aoh 粟生 隆寛 |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Takahiro Aoh |
| Rated at | Featherweight |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | 6 April 1984 Ichihara, Chiba, Japan |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Takahiro Aoh (粟生 隆寛 Takahiro Aō, born 6 April 1984 in Ichihara, Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese professional boxer who fights at featherweight and is the current Japanese featherweight champion.[1] He is the current WBC Super Featherweight Champion.
Aoh turned professional in September 2003 at the Korakuen Hall, Tokyo. In his debut Aoh defeated fellow Japanese boxer Hiroshi Kashihara with a second round knockout.[1]
Aoh is managed by the Teiken Boxing Gym in Tokyo, and trains under Sendai Tanaka's guidance. He has often attended Marco Antonio Barrera's training camp since 2003,[2] because he was appreciated for his speed and heavy fists,[3] and served as Barrera's chief sparring partner in August 2007.[4]
After thirteen unbeaten fights Aoh beat Koji Umetsu for the Japanese featherweight title in March 2007.
Aoh lost via split decision to champion Óscar Larios on October 16, 2008. Despite flooring Larios in the 4th round, Aoh managed to lose a decision in the close and contested bout.
Fortunate for him, Aoh got another chance at Larios' title on March 12, 2009. There, he applied more offensive tactics which resulted Larios dropping in the 12th round. Aoh won the match by unanimous decision.[5] On his first defense of the title held on July 14 that same year, Aoh lost to Elio Rojas by unanimous decision.
| Preceded by Óscar Larios |
WBC Featherweight Champion March 14, 2009 – July 14, 2009 |
Succeeded by Elio Rojas |
| Preceded by Vitali Tajbert |
WBC Super Featherweight Champion November 26, 2010 – present |
Incumbent |