Celes Kobayashi

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Celes Kobayashi (セレス小林, born Shoji Kobayashi, February 27, 1973) is a former professional boxer from Ibaraki, Japan. He is a former WBA Super flyweight champion. He got his ring name, "Celes", from a company he used to work for. He lives in Chiba, Japan, with his wife and daughter.

Biography

Kobayashi made his debut in April 1992 in the bantamweight division, losing by 4th-round decision. He dropped down two weight classes to challenge the Japanese flyweight title in 1997, but sustained an injury in the 3rd round, and was unable to capture the title. He challenged the title again in April 1998, losing by 10-round decision, but finally won the title in September of the same year, winning the decision. He defended the title four times from 1998 to 2000.

In August 2000, Kobayashi made his first attempt at the world title against Malcolm Tunacao for the WBC Flyweight title. The fight was a draw, and the champion, Tunacao, retained the title.[1] Kobayashi made his second try for the world title in March 2001, challenging Leo Gamez for the WBA Super flyweight title. He won by TKO in the 10th round,[2] having dominated Gamez for the entire fight.

Kobayashi made his first defense in September 2001, winning by split decision. He fought Alexander Muñoz (undefeated in 21 fights, all won by KO) in March 2002, for his second defense, and lost by TKO in the 8th round to lose his title.

After his loss to Munoz, Kobayashi declined an offer to challenge Masamori Tokuyama for the WBC Super flyweight title,[3] and retired from boxing in July 2002.[4]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
32 Loss 24–5–3 Alexander Muñoz TKO 8 (12) 2002-03-09 Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA super flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 24–4–3 Jesús Rojas SD 12 (12) 2001-09-01 Arena, Yokohama, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA super flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 23–4–3 Leo Gámez TKO 10 (12) 2001-03-11 Arena, Yokohama, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA super flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Template:DrawDraw 22–4–3 Malcolm Tuñacao SD 12 (12) 2000-08-20 Kokugikan, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 22–4–2 Hayato Asai TKO 7 (10) 2000-04-02 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Japanese flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 21–4–2 Katsuhiro Akita PTS 10 (10) 1999-11-07 Kokugikan, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Japanese flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 20–4–2 Shin Terao TKO 9 (10) 1999-07-03 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Japanese flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 19–4–2 Hideyasu Ishihara TKO 7 (10) 1999-03-06 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Japanese flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 18–4–2 Nolito Cabato MD 10 (10) 1998-09-30 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Japanese flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 17–4–2 Hiroshi Kobayashi PTS 10 (10) 1998-07-04 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Loss 16–4–2 Nolito Cabato SD 10 (10) 1998-04-04 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For Japanese flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 16–3–2 Jojo Torres KO 2 (10) 1997-11-11 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Template:DrawDraw 15–3–2 Nolito Cabato TD 3 (10) 1997-09-13 Matsumoto, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For Japanese flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 15–3–1 Jun Lansaderas KO 6 (?) 1997-05-16 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 14–3–1 Marlon Terado KO 1 (?) 1997-03-10 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Loss 13–3–1 Kazuhiro Ryuko PTS 8 (8) 1996-11-22 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 13–2–1 Eiji Shigeyasu PTS 6 (6) 1996-07-31 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 12–2–1 Christopher Saguid TKO 9 (?) 1996-05-03 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 11–2–1 Makoto Soto PTS 8 (8) 1996-02-03 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 10–2–1 Seiji Iwaisako TKO 6 (?) 1995-10-20 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 9–2–1 Makoto Irie PTS 5 (5) 1995-08-05 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 8–2–1 Ryo Kurushima PTS 5 (5) 1995-06-03 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Template:DrawDraw 7–2–1 Akira Taiga PTS 6 (6) 1994-12-17 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 7–2 Motonari Kashima PTS 4 (4) 1994-11-11 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 6–2 Takeshi Miyamoto KO 3 (4) 1994-10-11 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 5–2 Shiro Arai KO 1 (4) 1994-09-02 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 4–2 Toshihiro Matsuoka KO 2 (?) 1994-03-05 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Loss 3–2 Yoshimasa Kiyota PTS 4 (4) 1993-09-16 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 3–1 Takiji Kiyokawa KO 1 (?) 1993-07-15 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 2–1 Hiroyuki Ida PTS 4 (4) 1993-04-03 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 1–1 Takiji Kiyokawa KO 1 (?) 1992-12-01 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Loss 0–1 Isao Mori PTS 4 (4) 1992-04-17 JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Post retirement

Kobayashi worked briefly as a trainer for his former gym before creating the "Celes Kobayashi Boxing Gym" in Chiba, Japan. He frequently appears as a commentator in Japan for boxing title matches.

See also

References

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Sporting positions

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check Japanese flyweight champion
September 30, 1998 – 2000
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Title next held by
Takefumi Sakata

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBA super flyweight champion
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