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 top 10 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 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. Crowned the new super bantamweight champion.
4. Hozumi Hasegawa defeats Juan Carlos Burgos
On November 26, 2010 Hozumi Hasegawa fought Juan Carlos Burgos for the vacant WBC featherweight title. Hasegawa was 29 years old with a record of 28-3, and Burgos was 22 with a record of 25-0. Hasegawa was coming off a loss, while Burgos was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Hasegawa won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Hozumi Hasegawa defeats Simpiwe Vetyeka
On May 3, 2007 Hozumi Hasegawa defended his WBC bantamweight title against Simpiwe Vetyeka. Hasegawa was 26 years old with a record of 21-2, and Vetyeka was 26 with a record of 16-0. Hasegawa was on a 18-fight winning streak and Vetyeka was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Hasegawa won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Hozumi Hasegawa KOs Vusi Malinga
On March 12, 2009 Hozumi Hasegawa defended his WBC bantamweight title against Vusi Malinga. Hasegawa was 28 years old with a record of 25-2, and Malinga was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hasegawa was on a 22-fight winning streak. Hasegawa stopped Vusi Malinga via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Hozumi Hasegawa KOs Nestor Rocha
On July 14, 2009 Hozumi Hasegawa defended his WBC bantamweight title against Nestor Rocha. Hasegawa was 28 years old with a record of 26-2, and Rocha was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hasegawa was on a 23-fight winning streak. Hasegawa stopped Nestor Rocha via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Hozumi Hasegawa KOs Cristian Faccio
On June 12, 2008 Hozumi Hasegawa defended his WBC bantamweight title against Cristian Faccio. Hasegawa was 27 years old with a record of 23-2, and Faccio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hasegawa was on a 20-fight winning streak. Hasegawa stopped Cristian Faccio via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
9. Hozumi Hasegawa KOs Alejandro Valdez
On October 16, 2008 Hozumi Hasegawa defended his WBC bantamweight title against Alejandro Valdez. Hasegawa was 27 years old with a record of 24-2, and Valdez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hasegawa was on a 21-fight winning streak. Hasegawa stopped Alejandro Valdez via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. Hozumi Hasegawa KOs Gerardo Martinez
On September 25, 2005 Hozumi Hasegawa defended his WBC bantamweight title against Gerardo Martinez. Hasegawa was 24 years old with a record of 18-2, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hasegawa was on a 15-fight winning streak. Hasegawa stopped Gerardo Martinez via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.