Best fights of Fighting Harada
Over 10 years as a professional, Fighting Harada has compiled a 55-7 (22) record, including ten title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Fighting Harada KOs Pone Kingpetch
On October 10, 1962 Fighting Harada fought Pone Kingpetch for the The Ring and WBA flyweight titles. Harada was 19 years old with a record of 26-1, and Kingpetch was 27 with a record of 25-3. Harada was coming off a win and Kingpetch was on a 13-fight winning streak. Harada stopped Pone Kingpetch via KO in the 11th round. Crowned the new flyweight champion.
2. Fighting Harada defeats Éder Jofre in their 2nd fight
On May 31, 1966 Fighting Harada defended the undisputed bantamweight title against Éder Jofre. It was their second meeting. Harada was 23 years old with a record of 42-3, and Jofre was 30 with a record of 47-1-4. Harada was on a 11-fight winning streak. Harada won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
3. Fighting Harada defeats Éder Jofre
On May 18, 1965 Fighting Harada fought Éder Jofre for the undisputed bantamweight title. Harada was 22 years old with a record of 38-3, and Jofre was 29 with a record of 47-0-3. Harada was on a 7-fight winning streak and Jofre was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. Harada won via split decision. Crowned the undisputed bantamweight champion.