Best fights of Joichiro Tatsuyoshi
Over 19 years as a professional, Joichiro Tatsuyoshi has compiled a 20-7-1 (14) record, including twelve title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joichiro Tatsuyoshi defeats Paulie Ayala
On August 23, 1998 Joichiro Tatsuyoshi defended his WBC bantamweight title against Paulie Ayala. Tatsuyoshi was 28 years old with a record of 16-4-1, and Ayala was 28 with a record of 25-0. Tatsuyoshi was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ayala was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Tatsuyoshi won via technical decision. Defended the title.
2. Joichiro Tatsuyoshi KOs Sirimongkol Singmanasak
On November 22, 1997 Joichiro Tatsuyoshi fought Sirimongkol Singmanasak for the vacant WBC bantamweight title. Tatsuyoshi was 27 years old with a record of 14-4-1, and Singmanasak was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tatsuyoshi was coming off a win. Tatsuyoshi stopped Sirimongkol Singmanasak via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Joichiro Tatsuyoshi stops Greg Richardson
On September 19, 1991 Joichiro Tatsuyoshi fought Greg Richardson for the vacant WBC bantamweight title. Tatsuyoshi was 21 years old with a record of 6-0-1, and Richardson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tatsuyoshi was coming off a win. Tatsuyoshi stopped Greg Richardson via retirement in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Joichiro Tatsuyoshi defeats Jose Rafael Sosa
On March 8, 1998 Joichiro Tatsuyoshi defended his WBC bantamweight title against Jose Rafael Sosa. Tatsuyoshi was 27 years old with a record of 15-4-1, and Sosa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tatsuyoshi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tatsuyoshi won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Joichiro Tatsuyoshi loses to Daniel Zaragoza in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On April 14, 1997 Joichiro Tatsuyoshi fought Daniel Zaragoza for the WBC super bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Tatsuyoshi was 26 years old with a record of 13-3-1, and Zaragoza was 39 with a record of 54-7-3. Tatsuyoshi was coming off a win and Zaragoza was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tatsuyoshi lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Zaragoza.
6. Joichiro Tatsuyoshi defeats Victor Rabanales in their 2nd fight
On July 22, 1993 Joichiro Tatsuyoshi fought Victor Rabanales for the vacant WBC interim bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Tatsuyoshi was 23 years old with a record of 8-1-1, and Rabanales was 30 with a record of 36-11-2. Tatsuyoshi was coming off a win, while Rabanales was coming off a loss. Tatsuyoshi won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Joichiro Tatsuyoshi KOs Shigeru Okabe
On September 11, 1990 Joichiro Tatsuyoshi fought Shigeru Okabe for the vacant Japanese bantamweight title. Tatsuyoshi was 20 years old with a record of 3-0, and Okabe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tatsuyoshi was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Tatsuyoshi stopped Shigeru Okabe via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Joichiro Tatsuyoshi KOs Josefino Suarez
On July 2, 1994 Joichiro Tatsuyoshi faced Josefino Suarez in a bantamweight bout. Tatsuyoshi was 24 years old with a record of 9-1-1, and Suarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tatsuyoshi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tatsuyoshi stopped Josefino Suarez via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Joichiro Tatsuyoshi KOs Parakorn Charoendee
On October 26, 2008 Joichiro Tatsuyoshi faced Parakorn Charoendee in a bantamweight bout. Tatsuyoshi was 38 years old with a record of 19-6-1, and Charoendee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tatsuyoshi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tatsuyoshi stopped Parakorn Charoendee via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Joichiro Tatsuyoshi KOs Jose Luis Vegagil
On February 11, 1993 Joichiro Tatsuyoshi faced Jose Luis Vegagil in a bantamweight bout. Tatsuyoshi was 22 years old with a record of 7-1-1, and Vegagil was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tatsuyoshi was coming off a loss. Tatsuyoshi stopped Jose Luis Vegagil via KO in the 2nd round.