Koichi Wajima | |
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Born | Koichi Wajima 21 April 1943[1] |
Other names | Hono no Otoko (Man on Fire) |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Light-middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (171 cm)[1] |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 38 |
Wins | 31 |
Wins by KO | 25 |
Losses | 6 |
Draws | 1 |
Koichi Wajima (輪島 功一, born 21 April 1943) is a Japanese former professional boxer who was the undisputed light-middleweight champion. He held the WBA and WBC titles from 1971 and 1974, he regained the titles in January 1975 that included The Ring title but lost it right away on June of the same year. He once again won the WBA and The Ring title in 1976.