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Kohei Kono is a Japanese professional boxer who has held world championships in two weight classes, including the WBA super flyweight title from 2011 to 2016, and the WBA bantamweight title from 2016 to 2018. He is currently ranked as the world's sixth best active bantamweight by The Ring magazine. Kono was born on 23 November, 1980 in Nakakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan. He began boxing at the age of 15 and made his professional debut in 2000. He won the Japanese super flyweight title in 2006 and the WBA super flyweight title in 2011. He defended the title seven times before losing it in 2016. He then won the WBA bantamweight title in 2016 and defended it twice before losing it in 2018. Kono is 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall and weighs 118 lbs (53.5 kg). He is currently 43 years old. Kono has not been publicly linked to any romantic relationships. Kono has earned a significant amount of money through his boxing career. His net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.

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Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 23 November 1980
Birthday 23 November
Birthplace Nakakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Kohei Kono Height, Weight & Measurements

At 43 years old, Kohei Kono height is 5 ft and Weight Super-flyweight Bantamweight.

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Height 5 ft
Weight Super-flyweight Bantamweight
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Kohei Kono Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Kohei Kono worth at the age of 43 years old? Kohei Kono’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from Japan. We have estimated Kohei Kono's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

2016

Kono challenged WBO super flyweight champion Naoya Inoue in December 2016. Inoue stopped Kono in a commanding performance. Kono was dropped once by a left hook from Inoue before being stopped in the sixth round. This was the first time Kono lost a fight due to stoppage. In October 2017, Kono faced Rex Tso. Tso had sought to fight Kono while the latter was still a world champion, but was unable to draw him into the ring. After six rounds, Tso was unable to continue due to swelling around his eye. Nevertheless, Tso remained unbeaten by winning a technical decision.

2012

Kono captured the WBA super flyweight title in his third world title shot against Thailand's Tepparith Kokietgym via fourth round knockout. at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo on December 31, 2012. Kono dropped the Thai champion three times during round 4. The result was considered an upset. Yota Sato, who held the WBC title expressed interest in rematching Kono in a unification bout. Kono would lose his title in his first defense, dropping a majority decision (113-113, 112-114, 111-115) to Liborio Solís in a fight where both fighters traded knockdowns.

2008

In September 2008, Kono fought Nobuo Nashiro for the vacant WBA (Regular) super flyweight world title. Nashiro had previously held the WBA title. In a close, contested fight, he would reclaim the belt, beating Kono by split decision (115-114, 115-114, 114-115). After the fight, Kono said ""I was able to keep my own rhythm and I thought I won. I think I hit some good punches. I did my best, but I must accept the result."

2000

Kono made his professional debut at the Korakuen Hall in November 2000, losing on points to Toshiaki Niita. He had little amateur experience before his professional debut. However, Kono was able to win 17 of his first 20 pro bouts, steadily climbing up the rankings. Kono's first title fight would be for the Japanese super flyweight title against Teppei Kikui in February 2007. Kono won the fight and the national title by unanimous decision (98-93, 97-93, 97-94). He then won the OPBF super flyweight title against Eden Sonsona by split decision (118-110, 115-113, 113-115).

1980

Kohei Kono (河野公平 , Kōno Kōhei) (born November 23, 1980) is a Japanese professional boxer. He is a two-time world champion, having held the WBA super-flyweight title twice between 2012 and 2016 with three successful defenses.