Ryūsei Matsumoto
Japanese boxer (born 1998)
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Ryūsei Matsumoto (born May 14, 1998) is a Japanese professional boxer. He previously held the World Boxing Association (WBA) (Regular version) mini-flyweight title from 2025 to 2026.
BornMay 14, 1998
Takasago, Hyōgo, Japan
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
WeightMini-flyweight
Reach61+1⁄2 in (156 cm)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 14, 1998 Takasago, Hyōgo, Japan |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Weight | Mini-flyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 61+1⁄2 in (156 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 8 |
| Wins | 8 |
| Win by KO | 4 |
Professional career
Matsumoto turned professional in 2023. He beat Filipino contender John Kevin Jimenez, via fourth round knockout in 2025.[1] On 14 September that year, he defeated compatriot, Yuni Takada, by technical decision to win the vacant WBA (Regular) mini-flyweight title.[2]
Professional boxing record
| 8 fights | 8 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Yuni Takada | UD | 12 | 2026-03-15 | Yokohama Buntai, Yokohama, Japan | Retained WBA (Regular) mini-flyweight title |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Yuni Takada | TD | 5 (12), 1:26 | 2025-09-14 | IG Arena, Nagoya, Japan | Won vacant WBA (Regular) mini-flyweight title; Unanimous TD: Takada was knocked out by an accidental clash of heads |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | John Kevin Jimenez | KO | 4 (10), 1:44 | 2025-06-07 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Masatora Okada | KO | 4 (10), 1:22 | 2025-02-01 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Retained Japanese mini-flyweight title |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Katsuki Mori | TKO | 7 (10), 0:59 | 2024-09-25 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Won vacant Japanese mini-flyweight title |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jomar Caindog | UD | 8 | 2024-02-03 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Darwin Boyones | UD | 6 | 2023-09-02 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Erson Trinidad | KO | 3 (6), 2:48 | 2023-02-04 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |