Best fights of Katsushige Kawashima
Over 11 years as a professional, Katsushige Kawashima has compiled a 32-7 (21) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Katsushige Kawashima KOs Masamori Tokuyama in their 2nd fight
On June 28, 2004 Katsushige Kawashima fought Masamori Tokuyama for the WBC super flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Kawashima was 29 years old with a record of 25-3, and Tokuyama was 29 with a record of 30-2-1. Kawashima was on a 2-fight winning streak and Tokuyama was on a 16-fight winning streak. Kawashima stopped Masamori Tokuyama via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new super flyweight champion.
2. Katsushige Kawashima loses to Masamori Tokuyama in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On July 18, 2005 Katsushige Kawashima defended his WBC super flyweight title against Masamori Tokuyama. It was their third meeting. Kawashima was 30 years old with a record of 28-3, and Tokuyama was 30 with a record of 30-3-1. Kawashima was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Tokuyama was coming off a loss. Kawashima lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Tokuyama.
3. Katsushige Kawashima loses to Masamori Tokuyama via unanimous decision
On June 23, 2003 Katsushige Kawashima fought Masamori Tokuyama for the WBC super flyweight title. Kawashima was 28 years old with a record of 23-2, and Tokuyama was 28 with a record of 28-2-1. Kawashima was on a 6-fight winning streak and Tokuyama was on a 14-fight winning streak. Kawashima lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Tokuyama.
4. Katsushige Kawashima defeats Raul Juarez
On September 20, 2004 Katsushige Kawashima defended his WBC super flyweight title against Raul Juarez. Kawashima was 29 years old with a record of 26-3, and Juarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawashima was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kawashima won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Katsushige Kawashima KOs Jae Sung Myung
On June 4, 2007 Katsushige Kawashima faced Jae Sung Myung in a super flyweight bout. Kawashima was 32 years old with a record of 30-6, and Myung was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawashima was on a 2-fight losing streak. Kawashima stopped Jae Sung Myung via KO in the 3rd round.
6. Katsushige Kawashima KOs Yasutomo Yuki
On July 30, 2002 Katsushige Kawashima defended his Japanese super flyweight title against Yasutomo Yuki. Kawashima was 27 years old with a record of 21-2, and Yuki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawashima was on a 4-fight winning streak. Kawashima stopped Yasutomo Yuki via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
7. Katsushige Kawashima KOs Petchklongphai Sor Thantip
On January 9, 2006 Katsushige Kawashima faced Petchklongphai Sor Thantip in a super flyweight bout. Kawashima was 31 years old with a record of 28-4, and Thantip was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawashima was coming off a loss. Kawashima stopped Petchklongphai Sor Thantip via TKO in the 5th round.
8. Katsushige Kawashima KOs Den Sithnaruepol
On January 15, 2004 Katsushige Kawashima faced Den Sithnaruepol in a super flyweight bout. Kawashima was 29 years old with a record of 24-3, and Sithnaruepol was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawashima was coming off a win. Kawashima stopped Den Sithnaruepol via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Katsushige Kawashima defeats José Navarro
On January 3, 2005 Katsushige Kawashima defended his WBC super flyweight title against José Navarro. Kawashima was 30 years old with a record of 27-3, and Navarro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawashima was on a 4-fight winning streak. Kawashima won via split decision. Defended the title.
10. Katsushige Kawashima KOs Jae Choon Moon
On April 3, 2006 Katsushige Kawashima faced Jae Choon Moon in a super flyweight bout. Kawashima was 31 years old with a record of 29-4, and Moon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawashima was coming off a win. Kawashima stopped Jae Choon Moon via TKO in the 8th round.