Umi Ishikawa

Umi Ishikawa is an active professional boxer from Japan. She is the current Interim WBC Strawweight World Champion and is renowned for her exceptional knockout power in the lighter weight classes, boasting one of the highest knockout ratios in the division.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Umi Ishikawa was born on March 21, 1984, in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese fighter is 160 cm tall.

She competes in the Atomweight and Strawweight (Minimumweight) divisions. She fights from an orthodox position and has gained international attention not only for her heavy hands but also for her unique personality. She is famously known for bringing her pet owl to weigh-ins and press conferences.

Despite blooming later in her career—achieving world championship status in her 40s—she has proven to be a formidable force with a finishing instinct rarely seen in the 105-pound division.

Career

Ishikawa began her professional campaign in September 2016 with a victory at Korakuen Hall. After a mixed start to her career, she found her stride in 2023, launching a successful international campaign in Thailand. In May 2023, she captured the WBC International Atomweight Title by knocking out Nitinart Plabplerng in the fourth round.

She continued her momentum by moving up to the strawweight division. In August 2023, she won the WBC Silver Strawweight Title by stopping Sothita Sitthichai in the third round. This victory set the stage for a world title opportunity the following year.

In May 2024, Ishikawa achieved the highlight of her career in a rematch against Sitthichai in Pathum Thani, Thailand. With the Interim WBC Strawweight World Title on the line, Ishikawa displayed her dominance by knocking out her opponent in just the second round. This victory made her a world champion at the age of 40 and positioned her as a mandatory challenger for the full WBC world title.

Career Record:

Total - 15

Wins - 12

• By knockout - 10
• By decision - 2

Losses - 3

• By knockout - 1
• By decision - 2

Draws - 0