Andy Hiraoka

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Andy Hiraoka Cudjoe
Born (1996-08-08) August 8, 1996 (age 27)
Yokohama, Japan
Other namesThe Blade
Statistics
Weight classLightweight
Height5 ft 9 in (182 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)

Andy Hiraoka Cudjoe (born August 8, 1996) is a Ghanaian-Japanese professional boxer with the nickname "The Blade".[1] He is the current World Boxing Organisation Asia Pacific Super Lightweight Champion.[2]

Early life[edit]

Andy was born in a small suburb of Yokohama in Japan to a Ghanaian father and a Japanese mother.[3][4]

Professional boxing record[edit]

BoxRec: https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/672119

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Made In Japan: Interview With Andy Hiraoka". Boxing News 24. 2018-07-15. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  2. ^ karlfreitag (2021-10-22). "Boxing News: Hiraoka wins vacant Japanese, WBO AP 140lb belts » October 14, 2023". fightnews.com. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  3. ^ "Japanese Born Ghanaian, Andy Hiroaka Codjoe Returns Home With WBO Asia Pacific Super Lightweight Title - GHSportsNews". 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  4. ^ "An African father's tough love pushes Japanese boxer to the top". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 2023-10-14.