Age, Biography and Wiki
Yoshio Shirai was born on 23 November, 1923 in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese boxer. Discover Yoshio Shirai'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 80 years old?
| Popular As |
Yoshio Shirai |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
23 November, 1923 |
| Birthday |
23 November |
| Birthplace |
Tokyo, Japan |
| Date of death |
26 December, 2003 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
Japan
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He is a member of famous boxer with the age 80 years old group.
Yoshio Shirai Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Yoshio Shirai height not available right now. We will update Yoshio Shirai's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Flyweight |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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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| Parents |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Yoshio Shirai Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Yoshio Shirai worth at the age of 80 years old? Yoshio Shirai’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from Japan. We have estimated Yoshio Shirai'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 |
Yoshio Shirai Social Network
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Timeline
Yoshio Shirai (白井 義男) was a professional boxer from Tokyo, Japan.
He became interested in boxing afterwards, and made his professional debut in 1943, during World War II.
He won his first eight professional fights before being drafted to join the Imperial Japanese Navy.
After being released in 1945, he returned to boxing, but was almost forced into retirement because of injuries he had sustained during the war.
However, he met Alvin Rober Cahn, a Jewish-American SCAP employee, who became his trainer and manager.
Shirai's boxing skills improved dramatically under Cahn's guidance, and the two formed a close bond.
Shirai fought with the aggressive boxing style typical of the Japanese boxers of the time, but made a change to a more technical, defensive style under the guidance of his new trainer.
Cahn made Shirai live in his house, and supervised everything from his health and training to his meals.
Cahn began to suffer from dementia in his old age, and it was Shirai's family that took care of him.
Cahn had no children when he died, and left Shirai with his entire fortune.
Shirai won his first fight after teaming with Cahn on July 30, 1948, and won the Japanese flyweight title in 1949.
He also won the Japanese bantamweight title the same year, and held both titles for over 3 years, making 5 total defenses.
His professional record was 48-8-2 (20KOs).
He fought flyweight world champion Dado Marino on May 21, 1951, in a non-title match.
Shirai lost by split decision but fought Marino again in December, 1951, to mark a 7th round KO win.
He won the world flyweight title in 1952, becoming the first Japanese boxer to win a world title.
Shirai first boxed in elementary school, during a mock match-up against a kangaroo at a local carnival.
On May 19, 1952, he met Marino for the third time for the world flyweight title.
Shirai won by 15 round decision, becoming the new world champion, and first ever Japanese boxer to win a world title.
Shirai made four defenses of the world title before losing his title to Pascual Perez in November, 1954 by unanimous decision.
He fought Perez again in May, 1955, but lost decisively by KO in the 5th round.
He announced his retirement after this loss.
He was inducted into the Ring Magazine hall of fame in 1977.
Shirai worked as a boxing commentator and critic before creating a sports gym in 1995 with former world champion Yoko Gushiken.
He received an award from the Japanese government in 1995 for his efforts in boxing.
Shirai died from pneumonia on December 26, 2003.
