Best fights of Hozumi Hasegawa
Over 17 years as a professional, Hozumi Hasegawa has compiled a 36-5 (16) record, including 20 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Hozumi Hasegawa KOs Veerapol Sahaprom in their 2nd fight
On March 25, 2006 Hozumi Hasegawa defended his WBC bantamweight title against Veerapol Sahaprom. It was their second meeting. Hasegawa was 25 years old with a record of 19-2, and Sahaprom was 37 with a record of 51-2-2. Hasegawa was on a 16-fight winning streak and Sahaprom was on a 5-fight winning streak. Hasegawa stopped Veerapol Sahaprom via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
2. Hozumi Hasegawa defeats Veerapol Sahaprom
On April 16, 2005 Hozumi Hasegawa fought Veerapol Sahaprom for the WBC bantamweight title. Hasegawa was 24 years old with a record of 17-2, and Sahaprom was 36 with a record of 46-1-2. Hasegawa was on a 14-fight winning streak and Sahaprom was on a 6-fight winning streak. Hasegawa won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
3. Hozumi Hasegawa stops Hugo Ruiz
On September 16, 2016 Hozumi Hasegawa fought Hugo Ruiz for the vacant WBC super bantamweight title. Hasegawa was 35 years old with a record of 35-5, and Ruiz was 27 with a record of 36-3. Hasegawa was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ruiz was coming off a win. Hasegawa stopped Hugo Ruiz via retirement in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.