Mona Kimura
Japanese kickboxer and amateur boxer (born 2001)
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Mona Kimura (Japanese: 木村 萌那, Kimura Mona; born 12 April 2001) is a Japanese kickboxer and former amateur boxer who is currently signed to Krush. She represented Japan at 2022 IBA Women's World Boxing Championships.[2][3][4]
Mizuho, Gifu, Japan
| Mona Kimura | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 April 2001 Mizuho, Gifu, Japan |
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in)[1] |
| Weight | 52 kg (115 lb; 8 st 3 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Style | Kickboxing, Boxing |
| Team | K-1GYM MEGURO TEAM TIGER |
| Years active | 2024-present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 4 |
| Wins | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Amateur record | |
| Total | 2 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Early career
Kimura started training in karate at age four and won seven consecutive JKJO All Japan Junior Karate Championships, and started boxing in 4th grade.[5][6][7] In 2019 she won the JBC Junior Featherweight Championship, and in 2022 competed in the IBA Women's Amateur World Championship but lost her first preliminary match.[8][9] She also participated in the 2022 All Japan Woman's competition but she failed to win a match there as well.[10] She started training in K1 Kickboxing in April 2024 and worked towards her professional debut.[7]
Professional career
Kimura made her professional kickboxing debut against Ai Ogiwara at Krush 167 on November 16, 2024. She won the fight by a first-round knockout.[11]
Kimura faced Yuka☆ at Krush 170 on January 26, 2025. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[12]
Short videos of her early fights were produced due to her unusual fighting style and attire. Some gamers have compared her fighting style to Chun-Li from the popular video game Street Fighter.[13]
Kimura faced Satoko Ozawa at Krush 177 on June 27, 2025. She won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.[14]
Kimura faced Eun Ji Choi at K-1 GENKI 2026 on April 11, 2026. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[15]
Championships and accomplishments
Amateur Boxing
- Japanese Boxing Commission
2019 Japanese Women's Junior National Championships (Feather)[8]
Fight record
| 4 Wins (2 (T)KOs), 0 Loss, 0 Draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | Win |  Eun Ji Choi | K-1 GENKI 2026 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2025-06-27 | Win |  Satoko Ozawa | Krush 177 | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (referee stop) | 2 | 1:08 | |
| 2025-01-26 | Win | Yuka☆ | Krush 170 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2024-11-16 | Win | Ai Ogiwara | Krush 167 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (right hook) | 1 | 1:32 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
