Kiyoshi Hatanaka losses
Over 7 years as a professional, Kiyoshi Hatanaka has compiled a 22-2-1 (15) record, including five title fights across four weight classes. He has two losses, all of them in title fights.
2. 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.
1. 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.