Andy Hiraoka's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 22, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Andy Hiraoka.

Andy Justice Hiraoka is a Japanese professional boxer hailing from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. He has achieved recognition as a former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Asia Pacific Super Lightweight Champion.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 3, 2013: First Professional Win

On December 3, 2013, Andy Hiraoka debuted as a professional boxer and fought Katsuhiko Kudo at Korakuen Hall. He won by TKO in the fourth round.

November 11, 2017: First Japanese Super Lightweight Youth Champion

On November 11, 2017, at the "DANGAN 200" event, Hiraoka won the tournament final against Takahiko Kobayashi by TKO to become the first Japanese super lightweight youth champion.

September 11, 2018: First Youth Title Defense

On September 11, 2018, Hiraoka successfully defended his youth title for the first time by defeating Ukyo Yoshikai at the 65th Phoenix Battle via TKO in the third round.

July 12, 2019: Victory Over Akihiro Kondo

On July 12, 2019, Hiraoka faced and defeated Akihiro Kondo, a former Japanese lightweight champion, by unanimous decision at Korakuen Hall.

November 30, 2019: US Debut Win

On November 30, 2019, Andy Hiraoka made his US debut at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada, defeating Rogelio Cázares by knockout.

November 1, 2020: Victory over Ricky Edwards

On November 1, 2020, Andy Hiraoka fought Ricky Edwards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and won by TKO.

March 11, 2021: Defeated Fumio Kimura

On March 11, 2021, Andy Hiraoka defeated Fumio Kimura by TKO at Korakuen Hall.

October 19, 2021: Claimed WBO Asia Pacific Title

On October 19, 2021, Andy Hiraoka defeated Sasaki Tsutomu by TKO to claim the WBO Asia Pacific super lightweight title at Korakuen Hall in a match with irregular rules due to Sasaki's weigh-in issues.

February 28, 2022: Victory Over Aoki Christiano

On February 28, 2022, Andy Hiraoka defeated Aoki Christiano by TKO at Korakuen Hall.

June 7, 2022: Defeated Shun Akaiwa

On June 7, 2022, Andy Hiraoka defeated Shun Akaiwa by TKO at Saitama Super Arena.

September 13, 2022: Third WBO Asia Pacific Title Defense

On September 13, 2022, Andy Hiraoka successfully defended his WBO Asia Pacific title for the third time by defeating Alvin Lagumbay by TKO at Korakuen Hall.

December 13, 2022: Fourth WBO Asia Pacific Title Defense

On December 13, 2022, Andy Hiraoka successfully defended his WBO Asia Pacific title for the fourth time by defeating Min Ho Jung by TKO at Ariake Arena on the undercard of the Naoya Inoue vs. Paul Butler fight.

September 3, 2024: Earned Right to Challenge for WBA World Title

On September 3, 2024, Andy Hiraoka defeated Ismael Barroso by TKO at the Ariake Arena, earning the right to challenge Jose Valenzuela for the WBA World Super Lightweight title, although Barroso was stripped of his interim title due to JBC regulations.