Yusuke Kobori (小堀 佑介, born October 11, 1981) is a retired professional boxer from Japan and a former WBA lightweight champion.

Kobori won the Japanese super featherweight title on January 14, 2006 by knocking out Keita Manabe in the second round.

Kobori charged to land a series of punches, prompting the referee to wave the fight off.

With the win, Kobori became Japan's third world champion at lightweight and first since Takanori Hatakeyama in 2000.

[2] While training for his next bout, Kobori developed serious neck and waist problems which prompted him to quit boxing.