Tatsuki Shinotsuka
Japanese male kickboxer and boxer
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Tatsuki Shinotsuka (篠塚辰樹, born 7 May 1998) is a Japanese kickboxer and former boxer, currently competing in the featherweight division of K-1. He is the former Krush Featherweight (-57.5kg) champion.
| Tatsuki Shinotsuka | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 May 1998 Kamisu, Japan |
| Native name | 篠塚辰樹 |
| Other names | Rude Bwoy |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 57.5 kg (127 lb; 9 st 1 lb) |
| Division | Super Flyweight |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Watanabe Gym (Boxing)[1] Team Teppen (2018-2019)[2] Target Shibuya (2020)[3] Unaffiliated (2021-present) |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 4 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Website | https://tatsuki57mbs.official.ec/ |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Combat Press ranked him as the #10 ranked Super Flyweight in the world between July and August 2021.[4][5]
Boxing career
Shinotsuka made his boxing debut against Izuki Tomioka on 14 December 2016. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[6]
Shinotsuka was scheduled to face Chanchai Khowaka on 28 March 2017. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[7]
Shinotsuka was scheduled to face Tasuku Suwa on 8 June 2017. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 58–55, 59–55, 59–54.[8]
Shinotsuka was scheduled to make his last professional boxing appearance, before his transition to kickboxing, against Takehiro Shinohara on 12 October 2017. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout.[citation needed]
Kickboxing career
RISE
Early RISE career
Shinotsuka was scheduled to make his kickboxing debut against Kensei Yamakawa at RISE 122 on 4 February 2018. He entered the sport as a highly regarded prospect, owing to his boxing career and affiliation with the Teppen Gym.[1] He won the fight by a first-round knockout, stopping Yamakawa with a left hook at the 1:16 minute mark.[9]
Shinotsuka was scheduled to face the six-fight RISE veteran Masahide Kudo at RISE 123 on 24 March 2018.[10] Kudo won the fight by a second-round technical knockout, managing to knock Shinotsuka down three times by the halfway point of the round. All knockdowns resulted from repeated low kicks to the lead leg.[11]
Five-fight winning streak
Shinotsuka was scheduled to face Shinya Hanzawa at RISE 125 on 17 June 2018.[12] He won the fight by a third-round knockout, stopping Hanzawa with a left hook with thirty seconds left in the bout.[13]
Shinotsuka was scheduled to face Kenta Yagami at RISE 127 on 16 September 2018. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout.[14]
Shinotsuka was scheduled to fight Jin Lee at RISE 129 on 17 November 2018.[15] He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. Shinotsuka knocked Lee down with a combination of a right straight and left hook midway through the round. Although Lee was able to stand up in time for the eight-count, he was unsteady on his feet, forcing the referee to stop the fight.[16]
Shinotsuka fought Ryuki Kaneda at RISE 130 on 3 February 2019. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 29–28 in his favor.[17]
Shinotsuka was scheduled to face Ruka at RISE World Series 2019: First Round on 10 March 2019. He won the fight by a first-round knockout, needing just 61 seconds to stop Ruka with a right straight.[18]
Departure from Teppen Gym
For his last fight of 2019, Shinotsuka was scheduled to fight Yoshihisa Morimoto at RISE 132 on 19 May 2019. The closely contested bout was ruled a majority draw after the first three rounds were fought, with one judge awarding Shinotsuka a 30-29 scorecard, while the other two judges scored it as a 29–29 draw. Morimoto was awarded a split decision, after an extra round was fought.[19] Following this loss, Shinotsuka left Teppen Gym and began training with Target Shibuya.[3]
Shinotsuka made his sole appearance of 2020 against Ryoga Hirano at RISE 137 on 23 February 2020. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[20]
K-1
On 1 January 2021, Shinotsuka announced his departure from Target Shibuya.[21]
Shinotsuka was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Kaito Ozawa at K'Festa 4 Day 1 on 21 March 2021.[22] The fight was ruled a majority draw after the first three rounds were fought, with two of the judges scoring the bout as 30-30, while the third judge scored the bout as 30–29 in Shinotsuka's favor. Shinotsuka was awarded a split decision after an extra round was fought.[23] Shinotsuka revealed during the post-fight conference that he entered the fight with a broken right hand and an injured leg.[24]
Shinotsuka was scheduled to face Toma Tanabe at K-1 World GP 2021: Yokohamatsuri on 20 September 2021.[25] A month before the event, Shinotsuka withdrew from the bout, due to a hand and neck injury he sustained during training.[26]
Shinotsuka was scheduled to challenge the reigning Krush Featherweight champion Takahito Niimi at Krush 132 on 18 December 2021.[27] He lost the fight by a second-round knockout, after being knocked down a total of four times. The first knockdown came early in the opening round, while the remaining three happened in the third round.[28]
Shinotsuka was expected to face Yusuke at Krush 141 on 24 September 2022.[29] He withdrew from the fight on 9 September, due to a proximal phalanx bone fracture of a toe on his right foot.[30]
Shinotsuka faced Yuta Hayashi at Krush 147 on 25 March 2023.[31] He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[32]
Shinotsuka faced Yusuke K-1 World GP 2023 at on 17 July 2023. He won the fight by stoppage in the extension round.[33]
Shinotsuka challenged the Krush Featherweight (-57.5kg) champion Riku Morisaka at Krush 154 on 21 October 2023.[34] He won the fight by majority decision, with scores of 30–29, 30–29 and 29–29.[35]
Rizin
Shinotsuka faced Daichi Tomizawa at Rizin 45 on 31 December 2023.[36] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[37]
On 27 March 2024, Shinotsuka announced that he had bought out his contract with K-1.[38]
Shinotsuka faced Aoi Noda at Rizin Bangaichi on December 31, 2024. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. Shinotsuka knocked his opponent down with a jab and finished the fight with a left hook soon thereafter.[39]
Mixed martial arts career
Shinotsuka made his mixed martial arts debut against Hiroya Kondo at Rizin: Otoko Matsuri on May 4, 2025. He lost the fight by a first-round technical knockout.[40]
Bare-knuckle boxing
Shinotsuka faced Justyn Martinez at Rizin 46 on 29 April 2024, in a Bare Knuckle boxing bout, knocking his opponent out in the first round.[41]
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Shinotsuka was scheduled to face Cary Caprio on 12 July 2024, at BKFC Fight Night Pechanga.[42] However, the bout was removed from the fight card one week before the event for unknown reasons.[43]
Titles and accomplishments
- Krush
- 2023 Krush Featherweight (-57.5kg) Champion
- 2023 Fight of the Year (vs. Riku Morisaka)[44]
Mixed martial arts record
| 2 matches | 1 win | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–1 | Daichi Tomizawa | KO (punches) | Rizin: Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono Matsuri | December 31, 2025 | 2 | 3:22 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Hiroya Kondo | TKO (corner stoppage) | Rizin: Otoko Matsuri | May 4, 2025 | 1 | 2:11 | Tokyo, Japan | Flyweight debut. |
Kickboxing record
| 13 Wins (9 (T)KO's), 3 Losses, 0 Draw, 0 No Contest | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | Win |  Aoi Noda | Rizin Bangaichi | Saitama, Japan | TKO (3 Knockdowns) | 1 | 2:03 | |
| 2023-12-31 | Win | Daichi Tomizawa | Rizin 45 | Saitama, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-10-21 | Win | Riku Morisaka | Krush 154 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Krush Featherweight (-57.5kg) title. | ||||||||
| 2023-07-17 | Win | Yusuke | K-1 World GP 2023 | Tokyo, Japan | Ext.R KO (Punches) | 4 | 0:46 | |
| 2023-03-25 | Win | Yuta Hayashi | Krush 147 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Punches) | 1 | 1:41 | |
| 2021-12-18 | Loss | Takahito Niimi | Krush 132 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Punches + knee) | 2 | 2:57 | |
| For the Krush Featherweight Championship. | ||||||||
| 2021-03-21 | Win | Kaito Ozawa | K'Festa 4 Day 1 | Tokyo, Japan | Ext. R Decision (Split) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2020-02-23 | Win | Ryoga Hirano | RISE 137 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Right knee) | 1 | 1:50 | |
| 2019-05-19 | Loss | Yoshihisa Morimoto | RISE 132 | Tokyo, Japan | Ext. R. Decision (Split) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-03-10 | Win | Ruka | RISE World Series 2019: First Round | Ota, Japan | KO (Right straight) | 1 | 1:01 | |
| 2019-02-03 | Win | Ryuki Kaneda | RISE 130 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-11-17 | Win |  Jin Lee | RISE 129 | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 1:34 | |
| 2018-09-16 | Win | Kenta Yagami | RISE 127 | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 1:49 | |
| 2018-06-17 | Win | Shinya Hanzawa | RISE 125 | Chiba, Japan | KO (Left hook) | 3 | 2:33 | |
| 2018-03-24 | Loss | Masahide Kudo | RISE 123 | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Three knockdowns) | 2 | 1:34 | |
| 2018-02-04 | Win | Kensei Yamakawa | RISE 122 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left hook) | 1 | 1:16 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Professional boxing record
| 4 fights | 3 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Takehiro Shinohara |
TKO | 1 (8), 1:09 | 12 October 2017 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
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| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Tasuku Suwa |
UD | 6 | 8 June 2017 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
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| 2 | Win | 1–1 |  Chanchai Khowaka |
KO | 1 (6), 3:09 | 28 March 2017 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
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| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Izuki Tomioka |
UD | 6 | 14 December 2016 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |