Best fights of Akira Yaegashi
Over 15 years as a professional, Akira Yaegashi has compiled a 28-7 (16) record, including 20 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Akira Yaegashi defeats Ădgar Sosa
On December 6, 2013 Akira Yaegashi defended his WBC and The Ring flyweight titles against Ădgar Sosa. Yaegashi was 30 years old with a record of 18-3, and Sosa was 34 with a record of 49-7. Yaegashi was on a 3-fight winning streak and Sosa was on a 6-fight winning streak. Yaegashi won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
2. Akira Yaegashi KOs Wittawas Basapean
On December 30, 2016 Akira Yaegashi defended his IBF light flyweight title against Wittawas Basapean. Yaegashi was 33 years old with a record of 24-5, and Basapean was 32 with a record of 31-5. Yaegashi was on a 4-fight winning streak and Basapean was on a 14-fight winning streak. Yaegashi stopped Wittawas Basapean via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
3. Akira Yaegashi KOs Liempetch Sor Veerapol
On September 18, 2006 Akira Yaegashi defended his OPBF strawweight title against Liempetch Sor Veerapol. Yaegashi was 23 years old with a record of 5-0, and Veerapol was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yaegashi was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Yaegashi stopped Liempetch Sor Veerapol via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Akira Yaegashi KOs Odilon Zaleta
On April 6, 2014 Akira Yaegashi defended his WBC and The Ring flyweight titles against Odilon Zaleta. Yaegashi was 31 years old with a record of 19-3, and Zaleta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yaegashi was on a 4-fight winning streak. Yaegashi stopped Odilon Zaleta via KO in the 9th round. Defended the titles.
5. Akira Yaegashi KOs Frans Damur Palue
On March 26, 2018 Akira Yaegashi faced Frans Damur Palue. Yaegashi was 35 years old with a record of 25-6, and Palue was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yaegashi was coming off a loss. Yaegashi stopped Frans Damur Palue via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Akira Yaegashi defeats Javier Mendoza
On December 29, 2015 Akira Yaegashi fought Javier Mendoza for the vacant IBF light flyweight title. Yaegashi was 32 years old with a record of 22-5, and Mendoza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yaegashi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yaegashi won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Akira Yaegashi KOs Sahaphap Bunop
On April 8, 2019 Akira Yaegashi faced Sahaphap Bunop. Yaegashi was 36 years old with a record of 27-6, and Bunop was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yaegashi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yaegashi stopped Sahaphap Bunop via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Akira Yaegashi KOs Weerasak Chuwatana
On April 3, 2006 Akira Yaegashi fought Weerasak Chuwatana for the vacant OPBF strawweight title. Yaegashi was 23 years old with a record of 4-0, and Chuwatana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yaegashi was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Yaegashi stopped Weerasak Chuwatana via KO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Akira Yaegashi defeats Oscar Blanquet
On August 12, 2013 Akira Yaegashi defended his WBC and The Ring flyweight titles against Oscar Blanquet. Yaegashi was 30 years old with a record of 17-3, and Blanquet was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yaegashi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yaegashi won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
10. Akira Yaegashi defeats Toshiyuki Igarashi
On April 8, 2013 Akira Yaegashi fought Toshiyuki Igarashi for the vacant WBC and The Ring flyweight titles. Yaegashi was 30 years old with a record of 16-3, and Igarashi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yaegashi was coming off a win. Yaegashi won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.