Takefumi Sakata
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| Takefumi Sakata | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Takefumi Sakata |
| Nickname | |
| Weight | Flyweight |
| Nationality | |
| Birth date | January 29, 1980 |
| Birth place | Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan |
| Style | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 35 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 15 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Takefumi Sakata (坂田健史 born January 29, 1980 in Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture) is a Japanese professional boxer in the flyweight (112 lb) division. He is the currently WBA flyweight champion. He has a record of 30-4-1 (with 15 wins by KO).
On March 19, 2007 Sakata defeated Lorenzo Parra for the WBA championship tittle, by TKO in the 3rd round.
| Preceded by Lorenzo Parra |
flyweight boxing champion (WBA) March 19, 2007 - Present |
Incumbent |