He made his professional debut in 1963, and won the Japanese flyweight title in 1965, which he defended twice before vacating. In February 1967, he fought WBA & WBC flyweight champion Horacio Accavallo in a non-title match, and won by 6th-round TKO.
He started his professional career in 1963 and won the Japanese flyweight title in 1965, successfully defending it twice before giving up. In February 1967, he faced WBA & WBC champion Horacio Accavallo in a non-title match, winning by 6th-round TKO.