Age, Biography and Wiki
Yoko Gushiken was born on 26 June, 1955 in Ishigaki, Okinawa Islands, USCAR (nowadays Japan), is a Japanese boxer. Discover Yoko Gushiken'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 68 years old?
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| Age |
68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
26 June 1955 |
| Birthday |
26 June |
| Birthplace |
Ishigaki, Okinawa Islands, USCAR (nowadays Japan) |
| Nationality |
Japan
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He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 68 years old group.
Yoko Gushiken Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Yoko Gushiken height is 162 cm and Weight Light-flyweight.
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| Height |
162 cm |
| Weight |
Light-flyweight |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Yoko Gushiken's Wife?
His wife is Gushiken Kasumi (m. 1981)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Gushiken Kasumi (m. 1981) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Yoko Gushiken Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Yoko Gushiken worth at the age of 68 years old? Yoko Gushiken’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from Japan. We have estimated Yoko Gushiken's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Boxer |
Yoko Gushiken Social Network
Timeline
Yoko Gushiken 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.
Following his retirement from boxing, he remains popular in Japan as a tarento having signed a contract with Ohta Production.
He is well known in Japan for his comical trademark looks of perm afro hair style.
Jaime Rios nearly defeated Gushiken in 1977 and 1978, but lost after wilting in the last rounds of the match.
Other victories of note were against Panama's future world champions Alfonso Lopez and Rafael Pedroza.
As with Rios, they lost after many rounds of being worn down by Gushiken.
In his thirteenth title defense, he fought Pedro Flores, winning by a close margin.
In the rematch, Flores was better at reserving his energy and defeated Gushiken by knockout in the twelfth round.
Many expected Gushiken to return to the ring, but he announced his retirement five months after his loss.
Despite retiring from boxing in 1981, he remains a popular figure in Japan.
As a tarento he has appeared on countless variety and quiz shows, including "Cream Quiz! Miracle 9" where he is a regular.
Gushiken was inducted in 2015 to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Gushiken was known for having strong stamina, allowing him to pressure opponents into mistakes after many rounds.
His southpaw stance allowed him to take advantage of many mistakes, usually by throwing unexpected combinations of punches instead of waiting for counterpunch opportunities.
His popularity centered in mainland Japan, where he was known by the nickname Kanmuriwashi (Fierce Eagle) and crowds were normally sold out.
He quickly rose through the amateur ranks and won All-Japan in high school.
After that, he went pro and fought for the WBA light-flyweight title after just nine professional fights.
He defeated Juan Antonio Guzmán, a well-seasoned pro, by knockout in the seventh round.
He held the title for over four years, making thirteen defenses and winning eight by knockout.
