Eito Kurokawa

Eito Kurokawa
Born黒川瑛斗
(2003-11-28) November 28, 2003
Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
Height169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight53 kg (117 lb; 8.3 st)
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofTokyo, Japan
TeamTeam VASILEUS (2025 - Present)
K-1 Gym Sagami-Ono KREST (2020 - 2025)
Kickboxing record
Total13
Wins9
By knockout3
Losses3
By knockout1
Draws1

Eito Kurokawa (Japanese: 黒川瑛斗, Kurokawa Eito; born November 28, 2003) is a Japanese kickboxer. He is the current Krush Bantamweight champion.

As of June 2025 he was the 10th ranked -53 kg kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.[1]

Biography and career

Early career

Kurokawa made his professional debut at Krush-EX 2022 vol.4 on May 28, 2022, against Kira. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[2]

On September 11, 2022, Kurokawa made his K-1 debut at K-1 World GP 2022 Yokohamatsuri where he faced Seiya Nakazawa. The fight was declared a split decision draw by the judges after three rounds.[3]

On November 12, 2022, Kurokawa faced Shinryu at Krush-EX 2022 vol.8. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[4]

On April 28, 2023, Kurokawa defeated Riku Matsumoto by split decision at Krush 148.[5]

On October 21, 2023, Kurokawa faced Rui Okubo at Krush 154. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[6]

On March 30, 2024, Kurokawa faced Yuya Uzawa at Krush 159. He won the fight by second round knockout.[7]

On July 27, 2024, Kurokawa faced Yuya Hayashi in a Krush Bantamweight title eliminator at Krush 163. He won the fight by first round technical knockout after three knockdowns.[8]

Krush champion

Kurokawa faced Yusei Shirahata for the vacant Krush Bantamweight (-53kg) title at Krush 166 on October 25, 2024. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[9]

On March 30, 2025, Kurokawa made the first defense of his Krush Bantamweight title against Daina at Krush 172. He won the fight by knockout in the third round.[10]

Kurokawa faced Issei Ishii for the vacant K-1 Bantamweight (-53kg) title at K-1 World MAX 2025 - 70kg World Championship Tournament Final on November 15, 2025.[11] He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with three scorecards of 28—26 in Ishii's favor.[12]

Titles and accomplishments

Professional

Amateur

  • 2020 K-1 Amateur All Japan B-class -55kg Tournament Winner[13]

Fight record

Professional Kickboxing record
9 Wins (3 (T)KO's), 3 Losses, 1 Draw
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2026-07-25WinJapan Futa HashimotoKrush 190Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2026-04-11LossJapan Kojiro ShibaK-1 Genki 2026Tokyo, JapanKO (Left cross)32:27
2025-11-15LossJapan Issei IshiiK-1 World MAX 2025 - 70kg World Championship Tournament FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
For the vacant K-1 Bantamweight (-53kg) title.
2025-03-30WinJapan DainaKrush 172Tokyo, JapanKO (Left cross)32:14
Defends the Krush Bantamweight (-53kg) title.
2024-10-25WinJapan Yusei ShirahataKrush 166Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins the vacant Krush Bantamweight (-53kg) title.
2024-07-27WinJapan Yuya HayashiKrush 163Tokyo, JapanTKO (3 Knockdowns)12:29
2024-03-30WinJapan Yuya UzawaKrush 159Tokyo, JapanKO (Left cross)22:03
2023-10-21LossJapan Rui OkuboKrush 154Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2023-04-28WinJapan Riku MatsumotoKrush 148Tokyo, JapanDecision (Split)33:00
2023-03-04WinJapan Hiroki YasuiKrush-EX 2023 vol.2Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2022-11-12WinJapan ShinryuKrush-EX 2022 vol.8Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2022-09-11DrawJapan Seiya NakazawaK-1 World GP 2022 YokohamatsuriYokohama, JapanDecision (Split)33:00
2022-05-28WinJapan KiraKrush-EX 2022 vol.4Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Amateur record

Amateur Kickboxing record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2021-08-29LossJapan Kosei YoshidaK-1 Koshien 2021 Tournament, First RoundTokyo, JapanExt.R Decision22:00
2021-07-11LossJapan Rui OkuboK-1 Koshien 2021 East Japan Tournament, QuarterfinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)12:00
2021-07-11WinJapan Hideyuki ShimizuK-1 Koshien 2021 East Japan Tournament, First RoundTokyo, JapanKO (flying knee)1
2021-04-11LossJapan Kira Nakajima10th K-1 Amateur All Japan Tournament, SemifinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)12:00
2021-04-11WinJapan Tatsuya Matsuo10th K-1 Amateur All Japan Tournament, QuarterfinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)12:00
2020-11-08WinJapan Toshiki HirayamaK-1 Amateur 34 - All Japan Tournament East Selection, SemifinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (split)12:00
Wins K-1 Amateur All Japan Tournament East Selection and qualifies for the 10th All Japan Tournament.
2020-11-08WinJapan Kira NakajimaK-1 Amateur 34 - All Japan Tournament East Selection, SemifinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)12:00
2020-11-08WinJapan Ryosuke NagaiK-1 Amateur 34 - All Japan Tournament East Selection, QuarterfinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)12:00
2020-09-13LossJapan Reito AsaiK-1 Amateur 33 - A-class Tournament, SemifinalsTokyo, JapanTKO (right cross)1
2020-09-13WinJapan Masaki KakehashiK-1 Amateur 33 - A-class Tournament, QuarterfinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)12:00
2020-08-02LossJapan Yuto KuboK-1 Koshien 2020 Tournament, First RoundTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)12:00
2020-03-15WinJapan Yuuhi Kimura9th K-1 Amateur All Japan Tournament, FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)12:00
Wins 9th K-1 Amateur All Japan Tournament B-class -55kg title.
2020-03-15WinJapan Shota Katsube9th K-1 Amateur All Japan Tournament, SemifinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)12:00
2020-03-15WinJapan Kohei Oikawa9th K-1 Amateur All Japan Tournament, QuarterfinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (split)12:00
2019-11-03LossJapan Yuuhi KimuraK-1 Amateur 30 - All Japan Tournament East Selection, FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (slit)12:00
2019-11-03WinJapan Koya OishiK-1 Amateur 30 - All Japan Tournament East Selection, SemifinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)12:00
2019-11-03WinJapan Kotaro SuzukiK-1 Amateur 30 - All Japan Tournament East Selection, QuarterfinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)12:00
2019-11-03WinJapan Anji AramiK-1 Amateur 30 - All Japan Tournament East Selection, First RoundTokyo, JapanDecision (split)12:00
2019-09-08WinJapan Daiki Tajima8th K-1 Amateur All Japan Tournament, One MatchTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)12:00
2019-08-04WinJapan Riki OmoriK-1 Amateur 29Tokyo, JapanDecision (split)12:00
2019-06-09LossJapan Yusuke NagafuchiK-1 Amateur 27Tokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)12:00
2019-05-15WinJapan Masaki WatanabeK-1 Amateur 26Tokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)12:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

  1. ↑ "Beyond Kick Rankings June 2025". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  2. ↑ "【Krush-EX】ダウン発生率85%超え! KO&ダウン続出の大会を松本和樹が締める". gonkaku.jp. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  3. ↑ "武尊の返上のK-1スーパー・フェザー級王座はレオナ・ペタスが戴冠!「K-1 WORLD GP 2022 JAPAN~よこはまつり~」". miruhon.net. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  4. ↑ "Krush 11.12 東京 GENスポーツパレス(結果):紫苑×浩志はドロー。黒川瑛斗、井上修一". boutreview.com. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  5. ↑ "【Krush】稲垣柊、圧巻2連続KOで新王者に!古宮晴が元王者を撃破、岩尾力が悶絶KO勝ち". efight.jp. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  6. ↑ "大久保琉唯がダウン奪う判定快勝、黒川瑛斗にテクニックで圧倒". efight.jp. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  7. ↑ Wheaton, Timothy. "Krush 159 Results: Riamu Defends Title by Head-Kick Knockout". combatpress.com. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  8. ↑ "【Krush】大岩龍矢、4度目の挑戦で悲願の王座獲得!大沢文也、ペットサムイからダウン奪い勝利". efight.jp. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  9. ↑ "【Krush】黒川瑛斗が白幡裕星からダウンを奪い新王座に就く、朝久泰央が善戦・". gonkaku.jp. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  10. ↑ "【Krush】璃明武が延長戦で接戦を制してV3防衛、黒川瑛斗が大夢との打ち合いを制してKOで初防衛「次はK-1」". gonkaku.jp. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  11. ↑ "【K-1】黒川瑛斗"覚悟のKrush王座返上"に石井一成「覚悟?僕には刺さってない」 - 格闘技 : 日刊スポーツ". nikkansports.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  12. ↑ "石井一成選手、3度目のタイトル挑戦でK-1王座獲得 激戦の末に黒川瑛斗を下すも課題も露呈". 瞬刊モッツ|モッツ出版株式会社. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  13. ↑ "第9回K-1アマチュア全日本大会~アマチュア日本一決定オープントーナメント~ 3.15 東京 結果". boutreview.com. Retrieved 2 June 2025.