Celes Kobayashi

About

Former WBA Super Flyweight champion, boxing commentator and founder of Celes Kobayashi Boxing Gym.

Before Fame

He made his professional debut in the bantamweight division in April 1992, and suffered a 4-round decision loss.

Trivia

His ring name is "Celes", which is Portuguese for "Sky".

Family Life

He was born and raised in Ibaraki, Japan.

Associated With

He and Armenian fighter Vic Darchinyan have both been WBA Super Flyweight champions.