Best fights of Kiyoshi Hatanaka
Over 7 years as a professional, Kiyoshi Hatanaka has compiled a 22-2-1 (15) record, including five title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kiyoshi Hatanaka loses to Daniel Zaragoza via split decision
On June 14, 1991 Kiyoshi Hatanaka defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Daniel Zaragoza. Hatanaka was 24 years old with a record of 22-1-1, and Zaragoza was 33 with a record of 41-5-1. Hatanaka was on a 5-fight winning streak and Zaragoza was coming off a win. Hatanaka lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Zaragoza.
2. Kiyoshi Hatanaka loses to Gilberto Román via unanimous decision
On September 4, 1988 Kiyoshi Hatanaka fought Gilberto Román for the WBC and Lineal super flyweight titles. Hatanaka was 21 years old with a record of 15-0, and Román was 26 with a record of 49-4-1. Hatanaka was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Román was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hatanaka lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Román.
3. Kiyoshi Hatanaka KOs Pedro Decima
On February 3, 1991 Kiyoshi Hatanaka fought Pedro Decima for the vacant WBC super bantamweight title. Hatanaka was 23 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Decima was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hatanaka was on a 4-fight winning streak. Hatanaka stopped Pedro Decima via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Kiyoshi Hatanaka KOs Tadashi Maruo in their 2nd fight
On February 23, 1987 Kiyoshi Hatanaka fought Tadashi Maruo for the vacant Japan Boxing Commission Japanese super flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Hatanaka was 19 years old with a record of 11-0, and Maruo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hatanaka was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Hatanaka stopped Tadashi Maruo via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Kiyoshi Hatanaka KOs Sawaeng Thaweekoon
On March 4, 1990 Kiyoshi Hatanaka faced Sawaeng Thaweekoon in a super bantamweight bout. Hatanaka was 22 years old with a record of 18-1-1, and Thaweekoon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hatanaka was coming off a win. Hatanaka stopped Sawaeng Thaweekoon via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Kiyoshi Hatanaka KOs Somboonyod Singsamang
On November 25, 1989 Kiyoshi Hatanaka faced Somboonyod Singsamang in a super bantamweight bout. Hatanaka was 22 years old with a record of 17-1-1, and Singsamang was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hatanaka stopped Somboonyod Singsamang via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Kiyoshi Hatanaka KOs Surasit Meeprasert
On October 27, 1987 Kiyoshi Hatanaka faced Surasit Meeprasert in a bantamweight bout. Hatanaka was 20 years old with a record of 13-0, and Meeprasert was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hatanaka was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Hatanaka stopped Surasit Meeprasert via KO in the 1st round.
8. Kiyoshi Hatanaka KOs Hiromitsu Tatsuki
On March 4, 1986 Kiyoshi Hatanaka faced Hiromitsu Tatsuki in a super flyweight bout. Hatanaka was 18 years old with a record of 7-0, and Tatsuki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hatanaka was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Hatanaka stopped Hiromitsu Tatsuki via KO in the 1st round.
9. Kiyoshi Hatanaka KOs Masaki Sono
On October 18, 1986 Kiyoshi Hatanaka faced Masaki Sono in a bantamweight bout. Hatanaka was 19 years old with a record of 10-0, and Sono was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hatanaka was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Hatanaka stopped Masaki Sono via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Kiyoshi Hatanaka KOs Constancio Dangla
On February 26, 1988 Kiyoshi Hatanaka faced Constancio Dangla in a bantamweight bout. Hatanaka was 20 years old with a record of 14-0, and Dangla was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hatanaka was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Hatanaka stopped Constancio Dangla via KO in the 3rd round.