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Yoko Gushiken
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Yoko Gushiken (具志堅 用高, Gushiken Yōkō, born 26 June 1955) is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 1974 to 1981. He held the WBA light-flyweight title from 1976 to 1981, making a total of 13 successful defences.[1] Following his retirement from boxing, he remains popular in Japan as a tarento having signed a contract with Ohta Production.[2] He is well known in Japan for his comical trademark looks of perm afro hair style.
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Born | (1955-06-26) 26 June 1955 (age 69) |
Nationality | Japanese |
Other names | Fierce Eagle |
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Weight(s) | Light-flyweight |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 24 |
Wins | 23 |
Wins by KO | 15 |
Losses | 1 |
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Gushiken was inducted in 2015 to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.[3]