is a Japanese

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who held the

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title in 2017 and challenged twice for the WBC mini-flyweight title in 2017 and 2019.

Professional career

Fukuhara made his debut on April 14, 2008, beating Katsuhiko Muranaka by

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. Fukuhara suffered a unanimous decision loss (55-59, 55–59, 56–59) to

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on the latter's debut fight. Fukuhara's record after that fight stood at 12-4-3. In September 2014, Fukuhara went to a

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with Fahlan Sakkreerin Jr. in Thailand. Fukuhara won the Japanese mini-flyweight title by beating Hiroya Yamamoto by unanimous decision. On his second title defense, Fukuhara drew with Shin Ono by

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. Fukuhara would defend the title three times before vacating it to fight for an interim world title. On February 26, 2017, Fukuhara defeated Mexican Moises Calleros (25-6-1) via 12-round

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to win the

interim mini-flyweight title. He was promoted to full champion after original champion

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vacated the title upon his retirement. He lost the title in his first defense to fellow countryman

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. Fukuhara received another title shot against WBC mini-flyweight champion

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. The fight was closely contested, and went to a decision after twelve rounds, with Wanheng winning by unanimous decision (118-110, 116–111, 117–113).

Professional boxing record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Fukuhara, Tatsuya 1989 births Living people Mini-flyweight boxers World mini-flyweight boxing champions World Boxing Organization champions Martial artists from Kumamoto Prefecture Japanese male boxers

Professional career

Professional boxing record

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