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{{Short description|Japanese boxer (born 1995)}}
{{short description|Japanese boxer (born 1995)}}
{{Infobox boxer
{{Infobox boxer
| name = Daigo Higa
|name=Daigo Higa<br>{{small|比嘉大吾}}
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|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1995|08|09|mf=y}}
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|birth_place=[[Urasoe, Okinawa]], Japan
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*[[Flyweight]]
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|height=5 ft 4 in
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|reach=64 in
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|style=[[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]]
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| height = 5 ft 3+1/2 in
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|total=25
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|wins=21
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|8|9|mf=y}}
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|KO=19
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| birth_place = [[Urasoe, Okinawa]], Japan
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|losses=3
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| stance = [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]]
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|draws=1
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| total = 24
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Higa's manager is [[International Boxing Hall of Fame|Boxing Hall of Fame]] member [[Yoko Gushiken]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ringtv.com/500615-yoko-gushiken-prodigy-daigo-higa-goes-wbc-flyweight-belt/|title=Yoko Gushiken prodigy Daigo Higa goes for WBC flyweight belt - The Ring|date=17 May 2017|publisher=}}</ref> Higa made his professional debut in June 2014, defeating Saengkeng Saknarong by [[Knockout#Technical knockout|technical knockout]] less than a minute into the first round. He won his first title by stopping previously undefeated Thai fighter Kongfah CP Freshmart in 7 rounds to claim the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] Youth flyweight title. He went on to defend that title twice before claiming the [[Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation|OPBF]] flyweight belt against Filipino [[gatekeeper (boxing)|gatekeeper]] Ardin Diale. Higa broke down and battered Diale with body shots, eventually stopping him in round 4.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/asian-news/higa-claims-opbf-title-destroys-diale-in-4|title=Higa claims OPBF title, destroys Diale in 4!}}</ref>
Higa's manager is [[International Boxing Hall of Fame|Boxing Hall of Fame]] member [[Yoko Gushiken]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ringtv.com/500615-yoko-gushiken-prodigy-daigo-higa-goes-wbc-flyweight-belt/|title=Yoko Gushiken prodigy Daigo Higa goes for WBC flyweight belt - The Ring|date=17 May 2017|publisher=}}</ref> Higa made his professional debut in June 2014, defeating Saengkeng Saknarong by [[Knockout#Technical knockout|technical knockout]] less than a minute into the first round. He won his first title by stopping previously undefeated Thai fighter Kongfah CP Freshmart in 7 rounds to claim the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] Youth flyweight title. He went on to defend that title twice before claiming the [[Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation|OPBF]] flyweight belt against Filipino [[gatekeeper (boxing)|gatekeeper]] Ardin Diale. Higa broke down and battered Diale with body shots, eventually stopping him in round 4.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/asian-news/higa-claims-opbf-title-destroys-diale-in-4|title=Higa claims OPBF title, destroys Diale in 4!}}</ref>


=== Higa vs. Hernandez ===
===Higa vs. Hernandez===
On 2017, Higa won a world championship in his first try, defeating [[Juan Hernández (Mexican boxer)|Juan Hernández]] by technical knockout to become the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] flyweight title. Hernández had won the title earlier that year against Nawaphon Por Chokchai and was scheduled to make his first defense against Higa. However, he lost his belt at the scales due to coming in over the weight limit. Higa dominated Hernández, dropping him five times over the course over the fight before the referee finally stopped the contest.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://notifight.com/higa-derroto-al-churritos-hernandez-para-coronarse-en-casa/ |title=Higa derrotó al Churritos Hernández para coronarse en casa {{!}} Resultado |website=notifight.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523064734/http://notifight.com/higa-derroto-al-churritos-hernandez-para-coronarse-en-casa/ |archive-date=2017-05-23}} </ref> With the win, Higa became [[Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa's]] first boxing world champion since [[Akinobu Hiranaka]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/05/20/more-sports/boxing-2/murata-comes-short-title-fight-ndam/|title = Murata loses by split decision to N'Dam in first title bout|date = 20 May 2017}}</ref>
On 2017, Higa won a world championship in his first try, defeating [[Juan Hernández (Mexican boxer)|Juan Hernández]] by technical knockout to become the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] flyweight title. Hernández had won the title earlier that year against Nawaphon Por Chokchai and was scheduled to make his first defense against Higa. However, he lost his belt at the scales due to coming in over the weight limit. Higa dominated Hernández, dropping him five times over the course over the fight before the referee finally stopped the contest.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://notifight.com/higa-derroto-al-churritos-hernandez-para-coronarse-en-casa/ |title=Higa derrotó al Churritos Hernández para coronarse en casa {{!}} Resultado |website=notifight.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523064734/http://notifight.com/higa-derroto-al-churritos-hernandez-para-coronarse-en-casa/ |archive-date=2017-05-23}} </ref> With the win, Higa became [[Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa's]] first boxing world champion since [[Akinobu Hiranaka]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/05/20/more-sports/boxing-2/murata-comes-short-title-fight-ndam/|title = Murata loses by split decision to N'Dam in first title bout|date = 20 May 2017}}</ref>


After becoming a world champion, Higa said his goals were facing [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] champion [[Kazuto Ioka]] in a flyweight unification bout and breaking Japan's record of 15 consecutive knockouts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/06/23/more-sports/boxing-2/wbc-flyweight-champ-higa-sets-sights-greater-notoriety/|title=WBC flyweight champ Higa sets sights on greater notoriety|date=23 June 2017}}</ref>
After becoming a world champion, Higa said his goals were facing [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] champion [[Kazuto Ioka]] in a flyweight unification bout and breaking Japan's record of 15 consecutive knockouts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/06/23/more-sports/boxing-2/wbc-flyweight-champ-higa-sets-sights-greater-notoriety/|title=WBC flyweight champ Higa sets sights on greater notoriety|date=23 June 2017}}</ref>


=== Higa vs. Rosales ===
===Higa vs. Rosales===
On 15 April, 2018, Higa defended his WBC flyweight title for the third time in a row against challenger [[Cristofer Rosales]]. Higa lost the fight and his belt via TKO in the ninth round.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terri |title=Higa vs Rosales - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets |url=https://box.live/fights/higa-vs-rosales/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Box.Live |language=en-US}}</ref>
On 15 April, 2018, Higa defended his WBC flyweight title for the third time in a row against challenger [[Cristofer Rosales]]. Higa lost the fight and his belt via TKO in the ninth round.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terri |title=Higa vs Rosales - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets |url=https://box.live/fights/higa-vs-rosales/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Box.Live |language=en-US}}</ref>


=== Higa vs. Tsutsumi ===
===Higa vs. Tsutsumi===
On 26 October, 2020, Higa fought [[Seiya Tsutsumi]]. The fight ended in a majority draw, one judge scoring it in favour of Higa, 96-94, while the other two judges saw the fight as a draw, scoring it 95-95.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Higa vs Tsutsumi - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets |url=https://box.live/fights/higa-vs-tsutsumi/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Box.Live |language=en-US}}</ref>
On 26 October, 2020, Higa fought [[Seiya Tsutsumi]]. The fight ended in a majority draw, one judge scoring it in favour of Higa, 96-94, while the other two judges saw the fight as a draw, scoring it 95-95.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Higa vs Tsutsumi - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets |url=https://box.live/fights/higa-vs-tsutsumi/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Box.Live |language=en-US}}</ref>


=== Higa vs. Kobayashi ===
===Higa vs. Kobayashi===
On 31 December, 2020, Higa fought Yuki Kobayashi, who was ranked #9 by the IBF and #14 by the WBO at bantamweight. Higa won via a fifth-round knockout.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kobayashi vs Higa - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets |url=https://box.live/fights/kobayashi-vs-higa/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Box.Live |language=en-US}}</ref>
On 31 December, 2020, Higa fought Yuki Kobayashi, who was ranked #9 by the IBF and #14 by the WBO at bantamweight. Higa won via a fifth-round knockout.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kobayashi vs Higa - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets |url=https://box.live/fights/kobayashi-vs-higa/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Box.Live |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Professional boxing record==
==Professional boxing record==
{{BoxingRecordSummary
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| draws = 1
|draws=1
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|nc=
| ko-wins = 19
|ko-wins=19
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|dec-wins=2
| ko-losses = 1
|ko-losses=1
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| dec-wins = 2
| dec-losses = 1
|dec-losses=2
| dq-wins =
| dq-losses =
}}
}}
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|-
|-
!{{abbr|No.|Number}}
!{{abbr|No.|Number}}
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|-
|-
|25
|25
|{{no2}}Loss
⚫
|
|21–3–1
⚫
|
|align=left|[[Yoshiki Takei]]
|align=left|[[Yoshiki Takei]]
|
|UD
|
|12
|3 Sep, 2024
|3 Sep 2024
|align=left|{{small|[[Ariake Arena]], Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|[[Ariake Arena]], Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|For the [[List of WBO world champions#Bantamweight|WBO bantamweight title]]}}
|align=left|{{small|For [[List of WBO world champions#Bantamweight|WBO bantamweight title]]}}
|-
|-
|24
|24
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|21–2–1
|21–2–1
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Nawaphon Kaikanha]]
|align=left|[[Nawaphon Kaikanha]]
|KO
|KO
|4 (10), {{small|2:29}}
|4 (10), {{small|2:29}}
|31 Dec 2023
|31 Dec 2023
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|
|
|-
|-
|23
|23
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|20–2–1
|20–2–1
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Yodmongkol Vor Saengthep|Yodmongkol CP Freshmart]]
|align=left|[[Yodmongkol Vor Saengthep|Yodmongkol CP Freshmart]]
|KO
|KO
|4 (10), {{small|1:34}}
|4 (10), {{small|1:34}}
|24 Jun 2023
|24 Jun 2023
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|
|
|-
|-
|22
|22
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|19–2–1
|19–2–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Songsaeng Phoyaem
|align=left|Songsaeng Phoyaem
|UD
|UD
|10
|10
|15 Nov 2022
|15 Nov 2022
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|
|
|-
|-
|21
|21
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|18–2–1
|18–2–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Froilan Saludar
|align=left|[[Froilan Saludar]]
|SD
|SD
|8
|8
|13 Jul 2022
|13 Jul 2022
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|
|
|-
|-
|20
|20
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|17–2–1
|17–2–1
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Ryosuke Nishida]]
|align=left|[[Ryosuke Nishida]]
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|12
|12
|24 Apr 2021
|24 Apr 2021
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Convention Center, [[Ginowan, Okinawa|Ginowan]], Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|[[Okinawa Convention Center|Convention Center]], [[Ginowan, Okinawa|Ginowan]], Japan}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title}}
|align=left|{{small|Lost WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title}}
|-
|-
|19
|19
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|17–1–1
|17–1–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Yuki Strong Kobayashi
|align=left|Yuki Strong Kobayashi
|TKO
|TKO
|5 (12), {{small|0:45}}
|5 (12), {{small|0:45}}
|31 Dec 2020
|31 Dec 2020
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Ota City General Gymnasium]], Ōta, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|[[Ota City General Gymnasium]], Tokyo, Japan}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[WBO]] Asia Pacific [[bantamweight]] title}}
|align=left|{{small|Won [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]] Asia Pacific [[bantamweight]] title}}
|-
|-
|18
|18
|{{draw}}Draw
|{{draw}}Draw
|16–1–1
|16–1–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Seiya Tsutsumi
|align=left|Seiya Tsutsumi
|{{abbr|MD|Majority draw}}
|{{abbr|MD|Majority draw}}
|10
|10
|26 Oct 2020
|26 Oct 2020
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|
|
|-
|-
|17
|17
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|16–1
|16–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Jason Buenaobra
|align=left|Jason Buenaobra
|TKO
|TKO
|6 (8), {{small|2:25}}
|6 (8), {{small|2:25}}
|13 Feb 2020
|13 Feb 2020
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|
|
|-
|-
|16
|16
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|15–1
|15–1
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Cristofer Rosales]]
|align=left|[[Cristofer Rosales]]
|TKO
|TKO
|9 (12), {{small|1:42}}
|9 (12), {{small|1:42}}
|15 Apr 2018
|15 Apr 2018
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Yokohama Arena]], [[Yokohama]], Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|[[Yokohama Arena]], [[Yokohama]], Japan}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|WBC flyweight title at stake only for Rosales, Higa missed weight}}
|align=left|{{small|WBC flyweight title at stake only for Rosales, Higa missed weight}}
|-
|-
|15
|15
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|15–0
|15–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Moisés Fuentes]]
|align=left|[[Moisés Fuentes]]
|KO
|KO
|1 (12), {{small|2:32}}
|1 (12), {{small|2:32}}
|4 Feb 2018
|4 Feb 2018
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Prefectural Budokan, [[Naha]], Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|Prefectural Budokan, [[Naha]], Japan}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC flyweight title}}
|align=left|{{small|Retained WBC flyweight title}}
|-
|-
|14
|14
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|14–0
|14–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Thomas Masson
|align=left|Thomas Masson
|TKO
|TKO
|7 (12), {{small|1:10}}
|7 (12), {{small|1:10}}
|22 Oct 2017
|22 Oct 2017
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Ryōgoku Kokugikan]], Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|[[Ryōgoku Kokugikan#The second Ryōgoku Kokugikan|Ryōgoku Kokugikan]], Tokyo, Japan}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC flyweight title}}
|align=left|{{small|Retained WBC flyweight title}}
|-
|-
|13
|13
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|13–0
|13–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Juan Hernández (Mexican boxer)|Juan Hernández]]
|align=left|[[Juan Hernández (Mexican boxer)|Juan Hernández]]
|TKO
|TKO
|6 (12), {{small|2:58}}
|6 (12), {{small|2:58}}
|20 May 2017
|20 May 2017
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Ariake Coliseum]], Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|[[Ariake Coliseum]], Tokyo, Japan}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[list of WBC world champions#Flyweight|WBC flyweight title]]}}
|align=left|{{small|Won vacant [[list of WBC world champions#Flyweight|WBC flyweight title]]}}
|-
|-
|12
|12
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|12–0
|12–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Diomel Diocos
|align=left|Diomel Diocos
|TKO
|TKO
|4 (10), {{small|2:29}}
|4 (10), {{small|2:29}}
|4 Feb 2017
|4 Feb 2017
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|
|
|-
|-
|11
|11
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|11–0
|11–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Felipe Cagubcob Jr.
|align=left|Felipe Cagubcob Jr.
|KO
|KO
|4 (12), {{small|2:55}}
|4 (12), {{small|2:55}}
|5 Nov 2016
|5 Nov 2016
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained OPBF flyweight title}}
|align=left|{{small|Retained OPBF flyweight title}}
|-
|-
|10
|10
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|10–0
|10–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Ardin Diale]]
|align=left|[[Ardin Diale]]
|KO
|KO
|4 (12), {{small|2:39}}
|4 (12), {{small|2:39}}
|2 Jul 2016
|2 Jul 2016
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[OPBF]] flyweight title}}
|align=left|{{small|Won [[OPBF]] flyweight title}}
|-
|-
|9
|9
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|9–0
|9–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Romel Oliveros
|align=left|Romel Oliveros
|KO
|KO
|2 (10), {{small|2:19}}
|2 (10), {{small|2:19}}
|5 Apr 2016
|5 Apr 2016
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Youth flyweight title}}
|align=left|{{small|Retained WBC Youth flyweight title}}
|-
|-
|8
|8
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|8–0
|8–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Renren Tesorio
|align=left|Renren Tesorio
|TKO
|TKO
|10 (10), {{small|2:05}}
|10 (10), {{small|2:05}}
|7 Nov 2015
|7 Nov 2015
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Youth flyweight title}}
|align=left|{{small|Retained WBC Youth flyweight title}}
|-
|-
|7
|7
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|7–0
|7–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Kongfah CP Freshmart
|align=left|Kongfah CP Freshmart
|KO
|KO
|7 (10), {{small|1:01}}
|7 (10), {{small|1:01}}
|24 Jul 2015
|24 Jul 2015
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Siam Paradise Entertainment Centre, [[Bangkok]], Thailand}}
|align=left|{{small|Siam Paradise Entertainment Centre, [[Bangkok]], Thailand}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] Youth [[flyweight]] title}}
|align=left|{{small|Won vacant [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] Youth [[flyweight]] title}}
|-
|-
|6
|6
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|6–0
|6–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Cris Alfante
|align=left|Cris Alfante
|KO
|KO
|4 (6), {{small|0:37}}
|4 (6), {{small|0:37}}
|8 Jun 2015
|8 Jun 2015
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|
|
|-
|-
|5
|5
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|5–0
|5–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Virden Rivera
|align=left|Virden Rivera
|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}
|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}
|2 (6), {{small|2:55}}
|2 (6), {{small|2:55}}
|10 May 2015
|10 May 2015
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|{{small|Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan}}
|align=left|
|
|-
|-
|4
|4
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|4–0
|4–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Pongpayu Chaiyonggym
|align=left|Pongpayu Chaiyonggym
|TKO
|TKO
|2 (6), {{small|1:36}}
|2 (6), {{small|1:36}}
|12 Jan 2015
|12 Jan 2015
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|17 Jun 2014
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==See also==
*[[Boxing in Japan]]
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*[[List of Japanese boxing world champions]]
*[[List of Japanese boxing world champions#List of men's professional boxing world champions|List of Japanese boxing world champions]]
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==References==
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==External links==
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*[https://box.live/boxers/daigo-higa/ Daigo Higa - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]
*[https://box.live/boxers/daigo-higa/ Daigo Higa - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]


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Daigo Higa
比嘉大吾
Born (1995-08-09) August 9, 1995 (age 29)
Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins21
Wins by KO19
Losses3
Draws1

Daigo Higa (比嘉 大吾, Higa Daigo, born August 9, 1995) is a Japanese professional boxer who held the WBC flyweight title from 2017 to 2018.

Amateur career

Higa turned pro at the age of 18, after a brief amateur career where he accrued a 36–8 record.[1]

Professional career

Higa's manager is Boxing Hall of Fame member Yoko Gushiken.[2] Higa made his professional debut in June 2014, defeating Saengkeng Saknarong by technical knockout less than a minute into the first round. He won his first title by stopping previously undefeated Thai fighter Kongfah CP Freshmart in 7 rounds to claim the WBC Youth flyweight title. He went on to defend that title twice before claiming the OPBF flyweight belt against Filipino gatekeeper Ardin Diale. Higa broke down and battered Diale with body shots, eventually stopping him in round 4.[3]

Higa vs. Hernandez

On 2017, Higa won a world championship in his first try, defeating Juan Hernández by technical knockout to become the WBC flyweight title. Hernández had won the title earlier that year against Nawaphon Por Chokchai and was scheduled to make his first defense against Higa. However, he lost his belt at the scales due to coming in over the weight limit. Higa dominated Hernández, dropping him five times over the course over the fight before the referee finally stopped the contest.[4] With the win, Higa became Okinawa's first boxing world champion since Akinobu Hiranaka.[5]

After becoming a world champion, Higa said his goals were facing WBA champion Kazuto Ioka in a flyweight unification bout and breaking Japan's record of 15 consecutive knockouts.[6]

Higa vs. Rosales

On 15 April, 2018, Higa defended his WBC flyweight title for the third time in a row against challenger Cristofer Rosales. Higa lost the fight and his belt via TKO in the ninth round.[7]

Higa vs. Tsutsumi

On 26 October, 2020, Higa fought Seiya Tsutsumi. The fight ended in a majority draw, one judge scoring it in favour of Higa, 96-94, while the other two judges saw the fight as a draw, scoring it 95-95.[8]

Higa vs. Kobayashi

On 31 December, 2020, Higa fought Yuki Kobayashi, who was ranked #9 by the IBF and #14 by the WBO at bantamweight. Higa won via a fifth-round knockout.[9]

Professional boxing record

25 fights 21 wins 3 losses
By knockout 19 1
By decision 2 2
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
25 Loss 21–3–1 Yoshiki Takei UD 12 3 Sep 2024 Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan For WBO bantamweight title
24 Win 21–2–1 Nawaphon Kaikanha KO 4 (10), 2:29 31 Dec 2023 Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan
23 Win 20–2–1 Yodmongkol CP Freshmart KO 4 (10), 1:34 24 Jun 2023 Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan
22 Win 19–2–1 Songsaeng Phoyaem UD 10 15 Nov 2022 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
21 Win 18–2–1 Froilan Saludar SD 8 13 Jul 2022 Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan
20 Loss 17–2–1 Ryosuke Nishida UD 12 24 Apr 2021 Convention Center, Ginowan, Japan Lost WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
19 Win 17–1–1 Yuki Strong Kobayashi TKO 5 (12), 0:45 31 Dec 2020 Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan Won WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
18 Draw 16–1–1 Seiya Tsutsumi MD 10 26 Oct 2020 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
17 Win 16–1 Jason Buenaobra TKO 6 (8), 2:25 13 Feb 2020 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
16 Loss 15–1 Cristofer Rosales TKO 9 (12), 1:42 15 Apr 2018 Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan WBC flyweight title at stake only for Rosales, Higa missed weight
15 Win 15–0 Moisés Fuentes KO 1 (12), 2:32 4 Feb 2018 Prefectural Budokan, Naha, Japan Retained WBC flyweight title
14 Win 14–0 Thomas Masson TKO 7 (12), 1:10 22 Oct 2017 Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan Retained WBC flyweight title
13 Win 13–0 Juan Hernández TKO 6 (12), 2:58 20 May 2017 Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan Won vacant WBC flyweight title
12 Win 12–0 Diomel Diocos TKO 4 (10), 2:29 4 Feb 2017 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
11 Win 11–0 Felipe Cagubcob Jr. KO 4 (12), 2:55 5 Nov 2016 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Retained OPBF flyweight title
10 Win 10–0 Ardin Diale KO 4 (12), 2:39 2 Jul 2016 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Won OPBF flyweight title
9 Win 9–0 Romel Oliveros KO 2 (10), 2:19 5 Apr 2016 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Retained WBC Youth flyweight title
8 Win 8–0 Renren Tesorio TKO 10 (10), 2:05 7 Nov 2015 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Retained WBC Youth flyweight title
7 Win 7–0 Kongfah CP Freshmart KO 7 (10), 1:01 24 Jul 2015 Siam Paradise Entertainment Centre, Bangkok, Thailand Won vacant WBC Youth flyweight title
6 Win 6–0 Cris Alfante KO 4 (6), 0:37 8 Jun 2015 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
5 Win 5–0 Virden Rivera KO 2 (6), 2:55 10 May 2015 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
4 Win 4–0 Pongpayu Chaiyonggym TKO 2 (6), 1:36 12 Jan 2015 Culture Center, Hongcheon, South Korea
3 Win 3–0 Keisuke Fujji TKO 1 (4), 1:20 26 Nov 2014 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
2 Win 2–0 Rotthang Wor Por Srisaket TKO 2 (4), 2:40 22 Aug 2014 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
1 Win 1–0 Saengkeng Saknarong TKO 1 (4), 0:50 17 Jun 2014 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan

Exhibition boxing record

1 fight 0 wins 0 losses
Non-scored 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 — 0–0 (1) Naoya Inoue — 3 11 Feb 2021 Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan Non-scored bout

See also

References

  1. ^ "New Faces: Daigo Higa - The Ring". 4 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Yoko Gushiken prodigy Daigo Higa goes for WBC flyweight belt - The Ring". 17 May 2017.
  3. ^ "Higa claims OPBF title, destroys Diale in 4!".
  4. ^ "Higa derrotó al Churritos Hernández para coronarse en casa | Resultado". notifight.com. Archived from the original on 2017-05-23.
  5. ^ "Murata loses by split decision to N'Dam in first title bout". 20 May 2017.
  6. ^ "WBC flyweight champ Higa sets sights on greater notoriety". 23 June 2017.
  7. ^ Terri. "Higa vs Rosales - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  8. ^ "Higa vs Tsutsumi - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  9. ^ "Kobayashi vs Higa - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Kongputorn CP Freshmart 		WBC Youth
flyweight champion
July 24, 2015 – May 20, 2017
Won world title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Kento Hatanaka
Preceded by OPBF flyweight champion
July 2, 2016 – May 20, 2017
Won world title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Keisuke Nakayama
Preceded by
Yuki Strong Kobayashi
 WBO Asia Pacific
bantamweight champion
December 31, 2020 – April 24, 2021 		Succeeded by
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Juan Hernández 		WBC flyweight champion
May 20, 2017 – April 14, 2018
Stripped, did not make weight 		Vacant
Title next held by
Cristofer Rosales
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