About Keitaro Hoshino
Lived 1969 – 2021 (aged 52). Keitaro Hoshino was a Japanese boxer.
Keitaro Hoshino (14 August 1969 – 9 October 2021 ) was a Japanese boxer.
Professional career Hoshino turned pro in 1988 and captured the WBA minimumweight title with a decision win over Joma Gamboa in 2000. He defended the belt once before losing it by split decision to Chana Porpaoin in 2001. He recaptured the vacant WBA minimumweight title with a decision win over Gamboa in 2002, but lost the belt in his first defense to Noel Arambulet.
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Who was Keitaro Hoshino?
Japanese boxer (1969–2021)
When was Keitaro Hoshino born?
Keitaro Hoshino was born on 14 August 1969 in Yokohama.
When did Keitaro Hoshino die?
Keitaro Hoshino died on 9 October 2021 in Okinawa Prefecture.
What was Keitaro Hoshino's occupation?
Keitaro Hoshino was a boxer.
What nationality was Keitaro Hoshino?
Keitaro Hoshino was Japanese.
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