Riku Anpo (Japanese: 安保璃紅, Anpo Riku, born September 9, 1997) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the featherweight division of K-1. He is the former Krush Super Featherweight champion.

Riku Anpo
Born安保 璃紅
(1997-09-09) September 9, 1997 (age 26)[1]
Himeji, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Height174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight57.5 kg (127 lb; 9.05 st)
StyleKickboxing, Karate
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofOsaka, Japan
TeamKRB Gym (2012-2015)
TRY HARD (2016-2017)
ALL-WIN (2018-present)
Years active2014 - present
Kickboxing record
Total13
Wins9
By knockout5
Losses4
By knockout1
Other information
Notable relativesRukiya Anpo (brother)

Kickboxing career edit

Super featherweight edit

Anpo made his professional debut against Takayuki Tsujita at HOOST CUP KINGS WEST on November 16, 2014. He won the fight by a first-round knockout. Anpo made his next HOOST CUP appearance against Takuya Taira at HOOST CUP SPIRIT5 on March 1, 2015. He once again won the fight by a first-round stoppage.[2]

Anpo made his Krush debut opposite Yuki Miwa at Krush.69 on September 30, 2016. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[3] Anpo next faced Tatsuya Inaishi at Krush.71 on December 18, 2016. He won the fight by majority decision, with two judges scoring the bout 30–29 in his favor, while the third judge scored the bout as an even 29–29 draw.[4]

Anpo faced Leona Pettas for the vacant Krush Super Featherweight title at Krush.76 on May 28, 2017, in the finals of the 2017 Krush Super Featherweight tournament. Anpo had earned his place in the tournament finals with a first-round knockout of Masahiro Yamamoto in the quarterfinals and a decision victory over Masanobu Goshu in the semifinals. He achieved his career-best win, as he beat Pettas by unanimous decision, with two scorecards of 30–28 and one scorecard of 30–29.[5][6]

Anpo made his first Krush title defense against Masanobu Goshu at Krush.81 on October 1, 2017.[7] He lost the fight by split decision.

Anpo faced Hayato at Krush.89 on June 30, 2018.[8] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–29, 30–28 and 30–29.[9]

On December 8, 2018, Riku lost his K-1 debut at the K-1 World GP 2018: K-1 Lightweight World Tournament event when Taio Asahisa beat him by Unanimous decision. He suffered a late third round knock down.[10]

Featherweight edit

Anpo stayed inactive for most of the 2019 year due to injuries sustained in training. On November 24 he participated in the K-1 Featherweight World Grand Prix and lost by KO in the first round to Jawsuayai Sor.Dechaphan in quarter final.[11] He lost in the first round, due to a body shot knockout.[12][13]

Lightweight edit

Anpo was expected to face Shoya at Krush 139 on July 30, 2022, in what was supposed to be his lightweight debut and his first fight in 32 months.[14] He was forced to withdraw from the bout at the official weigh-ins however, as he was diagnosed with hypokalemia caused by the weight cut.[15]

Anpo faced Koya Saito in a super lightweight (-65 kg) bout at Bigbang 46 on June 18, 2023. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[16]

Titles and accomplishments edit

Amateur

  • All Japan Glove Karate Federation
    • 2008 All Japan Glove Karate Federation Elementary School Championship[17]
    • 2009 All Japan Glove Karate Federation Elementary School Championship and Skill Award[18]
  • King of Strikers
    • 2012 Kings of Strikers -50 kg Championship

Professional

Kickboxing record edit

Professional Kickboxing Record
10 Wins (5 (T)KO's), 4 Losses, 0 Draw, 0 No Contest
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2023-12-17 Win   YUYA Rumble vol.2 Nagoya, Japan Ext.R Decision 2 1:30
2023-06-18 Loss   Koya Saito Bigbang 46 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2019-11-24 Loss   Jawsuayai Sor.Dechaphan K-1 World GP 2019 Yokohamatsuri -57.5 kg Championship Tournament Quarter Final Yokohama, Japan KO (Flying knee + left hook) 1 1:14
2018-12-08 Loss   Taio Asahisa K-1 World GP 2018: K-1 Lightweight World's Best Tournament Osaka, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2018-09-30 Win   Takuma Kawaguchi Krush.93 Tokyo, Japan TKO (Towel thrown) 3 1:53
2018-06-30 Win   Hayato Krush.89 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-10-01 Loss   Masanobu Goshu Krush.81 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Split) 3 3:00
Loses the Krush Super Featherweight title.[19]
2017-05-28 Win   Leona Pettas Krush.76, Tournament Final Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
Wins the vacant Krush Super Featherweight title.
2017-04-02 Win   Masanobu Goshu Krush.75, Tournament Semifinal Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-02-18 Win   Masahiro Yamamoto Krush.73, Tournament Quarterfinal Tokyo, Japan KO (3 Knockdowns/Punches) 1 2:06
2016-12-18 Win   Tatsuya Inaishi Krush.71 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Majority) 3 3:00
2016-09-30 Win   Yuki Miwa Krush.69 Tokyo, Japan KO (Punches) 2 2:52
2015-03-01 Win   Takuya Taira HOOST CUP SPIRIT5 Kyoto, Japan KO (High kick) 1 2:40
2014-11-16 Win   Takayuki Tsujita HOOST CUP KINGS WEST Osaka, Japan KO (Knee to the body) 1 1:40
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Kickboxing Record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2013-05-26 Win   Takuto Asahi GLADIATOR 56 Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan TKO 1 1:50
2013-03-31 Draw   Rikuto Adachi Chakuriki Gold Rush in RKS Osaka, Japan Decision 2 2:00
2012-11-18 Loss   Shinichiro Morishita KJC Junior Kick Tournament, Final Osaka, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 2 2:00
For the KJC Jr Cruiserweight title.
2012-11-18 Win   Naoki Takahashi KJC Junior Kick Tournament, Semi Final Osaka, Japan Decision 2 2:00
2012-11-18 Win   Matsumoto KJC Junior Kick Tournament, Quarter Final Osaka, Japan Decision 2 2:00
2012-07-05 Win   Kaito Hayashi Kanto vs Kansai Battle Japan Decision 2 2:00
2012-05-20 Loss   Shiori Morishita KJC Junior Kick 2 Osaka, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 2 2:00
2012-03-11 Draw   Naoki Takahashi KJC Junior Kick 1 Osaka, Japan Decision 2 2:00
2012-01-29 Win   Naoki Yamamoto KING OF STRIKERS Round 7 Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan Decision 3 2:00
Wins the Kings of Strikers Jr -50kg title.
2011-10-10 Loss   Hiroyoshi Matsuoka KJC Junior Kick 2 Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan Decision 1 2:00
2011-07-03 Win   Yoshiki Takei Muay Thai WINDY Super Fight in NAGOYA ~Muay Tyhoon!~ Nagoya, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 2 1:30
2011-05-04 Win   Hiyuu Asada MISSION 21 Osaka, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 2 1:30
2011-04-17 Loss   Shiori Morishita CRAZY KING vol.3 Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan Decision 3 3:00
2010-04-25 Win   Tsubasa Seita NEXT LEVEL AJKF Amateur Okayama Prefecture, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 2 2:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also edit

References edit

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