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Takeshi Fuji (Hammer Punch) was born on 6 July, 1940 in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii (nowadays Hawaii, U.S.), is an American boxer. Discover Takeshi Fuji'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 83 years old?

Popular As Hammer Punch
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Age 83 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 6 July 1940
Birthday 6 July
Birthplace Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii (nowadays Hawaii, U.S.)
Nationality United States

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Takeshi Fuji Height, Weight & Measurements

At 83 years old, Takeshi Fuji height is 5 ft 6 in and Weight Light welterweight.

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Height 5 ft 6 in
Weight Light welterweight
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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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Takeshi Fuji Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Takeshi Fuji worth at the age of 83 years old? Takeshi Fuji’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated Takeshi Fuji's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1934

His record was 34-3-1 (29KOs).

1940

Takeshi Fuji (藤猛, born Paul Takeshi Fujii on July 6, 1940) is a Hawaiian-born Japanese former professional boxer.

He is a former Lineal, WBA and WBC super lightweight (light welterweight) champion.

Born in 1940, Paul Fujii was a third-generation Japanese-Hawaiian.

He was raised in the Territory of Hawaii, graduated from Farrington High School, and served in the United States Marine Corps.

During his amateur boxing career, Fujii had a record of 116 wins and 16 losses over a total of 132 fights.

1964

Fujii started boxing professionally in April 1964.

He traveled to Japan, where he became known as Fuji Takeshi, and joined the boxing gym run by former professional wrestler Rikidōzan.

Though he fought in Japan for most of his career, he could not speak Japanese.

His trainer, Eddie Townsend, was also a Japanese-American.

He made his professional debut in April, 1964 with a 2nd-round KO.

1965

In June, 1965, Fuji challenged the Japanese super lightweight title, and won by KO only 45 seconds into the first round.

1966

Fuji won the OPBF light welterweight title in 1966.

1967

In April 1967, Fujii challenged Lineal, WBA and WBC light welterweight champion Sandro Lopopolo.

Fujii won in an upset victory by KO in the second round to become the new world champion.

The match was declared a knockout victory for Fujii after he had knocked down Lopopolo three times in the same round, according to pre-agreed rules.

In October 1967, Sports Illustrated noted that at the time, Fujii was one of only two world champions recognized by the WBA who was a native of the United States; the other nine were from other countries.

Fujii successfully defended his world junior welterweight title in November 1967, after knocking out Willy Quatuor of West Germany.

1968

In December, 1968, he faced Nicolino Locche to defend his WBA light welterweight title, but gave up in the 10th round.

Fujii's record as the undisputed world champion in the 140-pound (63.5 kg) class in 1968 was not repeated until 2001, when Russian Australian Kostya Tszyu claimed the IBF, WBA, and WBC titles.

Paul Fujii starred in a feature-length film playing himself called The Story of Paul Fujii, which was released in 1968.

After retiring as a professional boxer, Fujii returned to Hawaii.

1970

In June, 1970, Fujii was scheduled to face former world champion Eddie Perkins in a non-title match, but suddenly withdrew from the fight claiming to have an injury.

The Japan Boxing Commission penalized Fujii with a suspension, and he retired shortly afterwards.

1996

In 1996, he moved back to Japan, briefly serving as chairman of the Iwaki Kyōei Gym.

1999

In 1999, Fujii was inducted into the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame.

2011

This was his 11th professional fight, and he defended the title once before returning it.

2015

He went on to teach boxing mainly to children in Mito, Ibaraki, until the gym went bankrupt in June 2015.

In August 2015, Fujii registered as a special trainer at a gym in Ōta, Tokyo.

At the time, his wife and two of his children were living in Hawaii, while his eldest son's family lived in Japan.