Age, Biography and Wiki
Akihiro Kaneko was born on 29 January, 1997 in Narashino, Japan, is a Japanese kickboxer. Discover Akihiro Kaneko's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 27 years old?
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27 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
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29 January, 1997 |
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29 January |
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Narashino, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
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He is a member of famous Kickboxer with the age 27 years old group.
Akihiro Kaneko Height, Weight & Measurements
At 27 years old, Akihiro Kaneko height is 171cm and Weight 55.0 kg.
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171cm |
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55.0 kg |
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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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Akihiro Kaneko Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Akihiro Kaneko worth at the age of 27 years old? Akihiro Kaneko’s income source is mostly from being a successful Kickboxer. He is from Japan. We have estimated Akihiro Kaneko's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Kickboxer |
Akihiro Kaneko Social Network
Timeline
Akihiro Kaneko (金子晃大) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the super bantamweight division of K-1.
A professional competitor since 2016, Kaneko is the current K-1 Super Bantamweight champion, having held the title since 2022, and the former Krush Bantamweight champion, having held the title from June to December 2018.
As of August 2023, he is ranked as the fourth best flyweight (-56.7kg) kickboxer in the world by Combat Press and the fourth best super flyweight (-55kg) kickboxer by Beyond Kick.
Kaneko made his professional debut against Fumiya Hata at Krush 69 on September 30, 2016.
He won the fight by a third-round knockout, flooring Hata with a knee to the body, which left him unable to beat the ten count.
Kaneko was scheduled to fight Koki at Krush 72 on January 15, 2017.
He won the fight by a third-round knockout.
Kaneko dropped Koki with a short left hook early in the third round, before finishing him with a second left hook at the 2:00 minute mark of the last round.
Kaneko faced Naoya Otada at Krush 75 on April 2, 2017.
He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 30–29 in his favor.
Kaneko was scheduled to face Naota Yamada at Krush 77 on July 16, 2017.
He won the fight by a second-round knockout.
In his fifth professional fight, Kaneko faced the former BigBang Super Bantamweight champion Taisuke Degai at Krush 82 on November 5, 2017.
He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–28, 30-28 and 29–28.
Kaneko was scheduled to challenge the reigning Krush Bantamweight champion Taito Gunji in the co-main event of Krush 89 on June 30, 2018.
It was Gunji's first title defense and Kaneko's first major title fight.
The fight was ruled a draw, following the first three rounds.
The first judge scored the fight 29–28 for Taito, the second judge scored the fight 29–28 for Kaneko, while the third judge scred the fight as an even 29–29 draw.
Accordingly, an extension round was fought, which Kaneko won by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 10–8 in his favor.
Kaneko made his first title defense against the WPMF bantamweight champion Junya Weerasakreck at Krush 94 on October 28, 2018.
He won the fight by a second-round knockout, dropping Junya with a well placed knee to the body.
On December 18, 2018, Kaneko vacated the title, as he moved up in weight to super bantamweight.
He was ranked in the strawweight top ten by Combat Press between May 2019 and August 2020.
Kaneko was scheduled to fight Shuhei Kumura at K-1's flagship event K’FESTA 2 on March 10, 2019.
The fight was ruled a draw, after the first three rounds were contested, with all three judges scoring the fight an even 29–29.
Kaneko had knocked Kumura down once in the second round, but was himself knocked down twice in the second round as well.
Kaneko was awarded the unanimous decision after an extra fourth round was fought, with all three judges scoring the fight 10–9 for Kaneko.
It was later revealed that Kaneko had suffered a broken hand during the bout.
Kaneko faced Yuta Hayashi at Krush 104 on August 31, 2019.
He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–28, 30-29 and 30–28.
He's been ranked in the flyweight top ten by Combat Press continually since September 2020.
Kaneko fought the reigning Krush Super Bantamweight champion Masashi Kumura at K-1 World GP 2020: K’Festa 3 on March 22, 2020.
Kumura handed Kanko his first professional loss, winning the fight by majority decision, with scores of 30–29, 30-30 and 30–28.
Kaneko was scheduled to fight Momotaro Kiyama at K-1 World GP 2021: K’Festa 4 Day.2 on March 28, 2021.
The fight came a year after his loss to Kumura.
They were originally scheduled to fight at K-1: K’Festa 4 on January 24, 2021, before the fight was postponed due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
Kaneko won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.
He knocked Kiyama down in the third minute of the round, after which Kiyama's corner threw in the towel.
During the post-fight interview, Kaneko stated his desire to fight for the vacant K-1 Super Bantamweight title.
Kaneko was scheduled to face the former Krush Bantamweight champion Koki at K-1 World GP 2021: Yokohamatsuri on September 20, 2021.
