Miyo Yoshida
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Miyo Musashi |
| Born | 12 April 1988 Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Height | 5 ft 3+1⁄2 in (161 cm) |
| Weight | |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 63+1⁄2 in (161 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 24 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Win by KO | 1 |
| Losses | 5 |
Miyo Yoshida (吉田実代, Yoshida Miyo, born 12 April 1988) is a Japanese professional boxer. She held the IBF female bantamweight title 2023-2024 and twice the WBO female junior-bantamweight title from 2019-2020 and 2021-2022.
Boxing career
[edit]Yoshida made her professional debut on 28 May 2014, scoring a four-round majority decision (MD) over Ayaka Sato at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Two judges scored the bout 39–37 in favour of Yoshida while the third scored it a draw at 38–38.[1] After winning her first four fights, she suffered the first defeat of her career against Yuki Koseki on 13 March 2016, losing via unanimous decision (UD) over four rounds with scores of 38–39, 37–39 and 36–40.[2]
Yoshida bounced back with three victories before defeating Tomomi Takano by UD over six rounds to capture the inaugural Japanese female bantamweight title,[3] with all three judges scoring the bout 58–57. The bout took place on 6 October 2017 at the Korakuen Hall.[4] After successfully defending the title in March 2018 against Kai Johnson, winning via six-round UD,[5] Yoshida defeated Gretel de Paz on 20 August 2018 at the Korakuen Hall to capture the OPBF female bantamweight title. The fight was stopped in the fifth round after Yoshida was cut from an accidental clash of heads, causing the decision to rest on the scorecards over the five rounds that had been contested. Yoshida won via technical decision (TD) with two judges scoring the bout 49–46 and the third scoring it 48–47.[6]
Following successful defences of her OPBF and Japanese titles in September 2018[7] and March 2019[8] respectively, both by UD, Yoshida challenged for her first world title against Casey Morton on 19 June at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. Yoshida won the bout via UD (100–90, 100–90, 99–91) to capture the vacant WBO female junior-bantamweight title.[9]
She successfully retained the title with a unanimous decision win over Li Ping Shi at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo on 31 December 2019.[10]
In her second defense, Yoshida lost the title to Tomoko Okuda at EDION Arena in Osaka on 13 December 2020. The fight was stopped in the sixth round due to a cut Okuda suffered after an accidental clash of heads in the previous round was ruled too severe for her to continue. Okuda was ahead on all three ringside judges' scorecards at the point the bout was halted and was therefore awarded the win, and the title, via unanimous technical decision.[11][12] A rematch took place at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on 29 June 2021 with Yoshida reclaiming the title by split decision. Two judges scored the fight 96–94 in her favour, while the third had it 96–94 for Okuda.[13][14]
Again at Korakuen Hall, Yoshida made the first defense of her second title reign against Tamao Ozawa on 30 May 2022. She lost via split decision with the judges' scorecards reading 97–93, 94–96, 94–96.[15][16]
On 9 December 2023, Yoshida defeated Ebanie Bridges by unanimous decision at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, United States, to win the IBF female bantamweight title.[17][18]
Yoshida made the first defense of her IBF bantamweight title against Shurretta Metcalf at Madison Square Garden in New York City, United States, on 23 October 2024.[19] She lost the bout by unanimous decision.[20][21]
Yoshida is scheduled to challenge WBC female super-bantamweight champion Skye Nicolson at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, United States, on 8 November 2026.[22]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 24 fights | 19 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 18 | 5 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Win | 19–5 | Edith de Jesus Flores | RTD | 6 (8), 2:00 | 25 Apr 2025 | Haverhill High School, Haverhill, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 18–5 | Beáta Dudek | UD | 8 | 1 Feb 2025 | Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 22 | Loss | 17–5 | Shurretta Metcalf | UD | 10 | 23 Oct 2024 | Madison Square Garden Theater, Manhattan, New York, U.S. | Lost IBF female bantamweight title |
| 21 | Win | 17–4 | Ebanie Bridges | UD | 10 | 9 Dec 2023 | Chase Center, San Francisco, California, U.S. | Won IBF female bantamweight title |
| 20 | Loss | 16–4 | Shurretta Metcalf | UD | 10 | 7 Nov 2023 | Edison Theatre, Manhattan, New York, U.S. | For vacant IBF Inter-continental female bantamweight title |
| 19 | Win | 16–3 | Indeya Smith | MD | 8 | 27 Apr 2023 | Sony Hall, Manhattan, New York, U.S. | |
| 18 | Loss | 15–3 | Tamao Ozawa | SD | 10 | 30 May 2022 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Lost WBO female junior-bantamweight title |
| 17 | Win | 15–2 | Tomoko Okuda | SD | 10 | 29 Jun 2021 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Won WBO female junior-bantamweight title |
| 16 | Loss | 14–2 | Tomoko Okuda | TD | 6 (10), 1:38 | 13 Dec 2020 | EDION Arena, Osaka, Japan | Lost WBO junior-bantamweight title |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Li Ping Shi | UD | 10 | 31 Dec 2019 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBO junior-bantamweight title |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Casey Morton | UD | 10 | 19 Jun 2019 | Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan | Won vacant WBO junior-bantamweight title |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Yoshie Wakasa | UD | 6 | 13 Mar 2019 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Retained Japanese female bantamweight title |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | Phannaluk Kongsang | UD | 8 | 30 Sep 2018 | Kagoshima Arena, Kagoshima, Japan | Retained OPBF female bantamweight title |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Gretel de Paz | TD | 5 (8), 1:39 | 20 Aug 2018 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Won vacant OPBF female bantamweight title; Fight stopped after Yoshida cut from accidental clash of heads |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Kai Johnson | UD | 6 | 8 Mar 2018 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Retained Japanese female bantamweight title |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Tomomi Takano | UD | 6 | 6 Oct 2017 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Won inaugural Japanese female bantamweight title |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Kim Actub | UD | 8 | 14 May 2017 | Kagoshima Arena, Kagoshima, Japan | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Yuki Koseki | MD | 6 | 15 Mar 2017 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Kana Fukuda | UD | 6 | 27 Nov 2016 | City Bunka Hall, Kagoshima, Japan | |
| 5 | Loss | 4–1 | Yuki Koseki | UD | 4 | 21 Sep 2016 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Chisa Tanaka | UD | 4 | 2 Jul 2016 | Yano Fitness Center, Zama, Japan | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Kana Makino | UD | 4 | 31 May 2016 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo Japan | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Yuko Henzan | MD | 4 | 13 Mar 2016 | City Gym, Tomigusuku, Japan | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Akaya Sato | MD | 4 | 28 May 2014 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
Kickboxing record
[edit]| 11 wins (2 (T)KO's), 4 losses | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-02 | Win |  Mikity | RISE World Series 2025 Final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-12-20 | Win |  Soy Sothear | Titan Fight Samurai vs Khmer | Bavet, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 2013-11-16 | Loss | Ai Takahashi | Shoot Boxing Battle Summit: Ground Zero Tokyo 2013 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-09-01 | Win |  Jan Eun Jong | GLADIATOR in Kagoshima 2013 | Kagoshima, Japan | TKO | 2 | ||
| Wins inaugural GLADIATOR Featherweight Championship. | ||||||||
| 2013-08-03 | Loss | Mizuki Inoue | 2013 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup, Semi-Final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2013-08-03 | Win | Kanako Oka | 2013 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup, Quarter-Final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2013-04-20 | Loss |  Lorena Klijn | SHOOT BOXING 2013 act.2 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-02-22 | Win | Yu Hi Jin | SHOOT BOXING 2013 act.1 | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Corner stoppage) | 1 | 0:41 | |
| 2012-11-18 | Win | Satoko Ozawa | J-GIRLS 2012 ～Platinum's In The Ring FINAL～ | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2012-04-01 | Win | Ruri Shiraishi | J-GIRLS 2012 ～Platinum's In The Ring 2nd～ | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2011-10-30 | Win |  Caro | GLADIATOR 25 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-08-19 | Loss | Erika Kamimura | 2011 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup, Semi-Final | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (2 Knockdowns/Left hook) | 1 | 0:50 | |
| 2011-08-19 | Win | WINDY Tomomi | 2011 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup, Quarter-Final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2011-06-05 | Win | NATSUKA | SHOOT BOXING 2011 act.3 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2011-04-23 | Win | Asuka Inoue | SHOOT BOXING 2011 act.2 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]| 3 matches | 1 win | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1–2 | Mai Ichii | Decision (unanimous) | Jewels: 10th Ring | October 10, 2010 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 1–1 | Yoko Kagoshima | KO (punches) | Jewels: 8th Ring | May 23, 2010 | 1 | 3:30 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Yuko Oya | Decision (majority) | Deep: Fan Thanksgiving Festival 2 | November 10, 2009 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Strawweight debut |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "BoxRec: Miyo Yoshida vs. Akaya Sato". boxrec.com. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ↑ "BoxRec: Miyo Yoshida vs. Yuki Koseki". boxrec.com. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ↑ "Latest News Story on WBAN". www.womenboxing.com. 7 October 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ↑ "BoxRec: Miyo Yoshida vs. Tomomi Takano". boxrec.com. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ↑ "BoxRec: Miyo Yoshida vs. Jai Johnson". boxrec.com. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ↑ "Miyo Yoshida claims OPBF gold, becomes a double champion!". ASIAN BOXING. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ↑ "Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation | Result". www.opbf.info. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ↑ "Latest News Story on WBAN". www.womenboxing.com. 16 March 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ↑ Christ, Scott (19 June 2019). "Kazuto Ioka stops Aston Palicte, wins world title in fourth division". www.badlefthook.com. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ↑ "Full Report: Yoshida Defeats Shi". fightnews.com. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
- ↑ "Okuda wins WBO female superbantamweight title with technical decision over Yoshida". Boxing News. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
- ↑ "Tomoko Okuda captured the WBO Jr. Bantamweight title in Osaka". wboboxing.com. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
- ↑ "Yoshida regains WBO female 115lb belt from Okuda". fightnews.com. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
- ↑ "Yoshida beats Okuda with split decision to win back WBO female super bantamweight crown". Boxing News. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
- ↑ "Ozawa edges Yoshida, wins WBO female 115lb belt". fightnews.com. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
- ↑ "Tamao Ozawa Could Unify 115 If Miyo Yoshida Declines Rematch". 3kingsboxing.com. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
- ↑ "Ebanie Bridges gives update on future after loss to Miyo Yoshida | DAZN News US". DAZN. 10 December 2023.
- ↑ "Miyo Yoshida Shocks Ebanie Bridges, Dominates Her To Win IBF Bantamweight Title". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
- ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (21 October 2024). "Miyo Yoshida: I will defend my title & firmly avenge defeat against Shurretta Metcalf". FIGHTMAG.
- ↑ Songalia, Ryan (23 October 2024). "Shurretta Metcalf scores another decision win over Miyo Yoshida, lifts IBF bantamweight title in NYC". The Ring.
- ↑ Ketelle, Lucas (23 October 2024). "Shurretta Metcalf takes bantamweight title from Miyo Yoshida". Boxing Scene.
- ↑ "'Only made me hungrier': Aussie world champ's return locked in after brutal injury twist". Fox Sports. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
External links
[edit]- Miyo Yoshida at BoxRec (registration required)
