Best fights of Kohei Kono
Over 17 years as a professional, Kohei Kono has compiled a 33-12-1 (14) record, including 20 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kohei Kono defeats Kōki Kameda
On October 16, 2015 Kohei Kono defended his WBA super flyweight title against Kōki Kameda. Kono was 34 years old with a record of 30-8-1, and Kameda was 28 with a record of 33-1. Kameda was on a 11-fight winning streak. Kono won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Kohei Kono KOs Tepparith Singwancha
On December 31, 2012 Kohei Kono fought Tepparith Singwancha for the vacant WBA super flyweight title. Kono was 32 years old with a record of 27-7, and Singwancha was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kono was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kono stopped Tepparith Singwancha via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Kohei Kono defeats Tanawat Phonnaku
On April 27, 2016 Kohei Kono defended his WBA super flyweight title against Tanawat Phonnaku. Kono was 35 years old with a record of 31-8-1, and Phonnaku was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kono was coming off a win. Kono won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Kohei Kono KOs Denkaosan Kaovichit
On March 26, 2014 Kohei Kono fought Denkaosan Kaovichit for the vacant WBA super flyweight title. Kono was 33 years old with a record of 29-8, and Kaovichit was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kono was coming off a win. Kono stopped Denkaosan Kaovichit via KO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Kohei Kono KOs Dawut Manopkanchang
On December 31, 2013 Kohei Kono faced Dawut Manopkanchang in a super flyweight bout. Kono was 33 years old with a record of 28-8, and Manopkanchang was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kono was coming off a loss. Kono stopped Dawut Manopkanchang via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Kohei Kono KOs Rambo Sithsaithong
On July 23, 2017 Kohei Kono faced Rambo Sithsaithong in a super flyweight bout. Kono was 36 years old with a record of 32-10-1, and Sithsaithong was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kono was on a 2-fight losing streak. Kono stopped Rambo Sithsaithong via TKO in the 5th round.
7. Kohei Kono loses to Naoya Inoue via KO
On December 30, 2016 Kohei Kono fought Naoya Inoue for the WBO super flyweight title. Kono was 36 years old with a record of 32-9-1, and Inoue was 23 with a record of 11-0. Kono was coming off a loss, while Inoue was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Inoue stopped Kono via KO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
8. Kohei Kono defeats Karoon Jarupianlerd
On September 10, 2012 Kohei Kono faced Karoon Jarupianlerd in a super flyweight bout. Kono was 31 years old with a record of 26-7, and Jarupianlerd was 27 with a record of 14-5. Kono was coming off a win and Jarupianlerd was on a 13-fight winning streak. Kono won via unanimous decision.
9. Kohei Kono KOs Masafumi Tonomura
On May 17, 2010 Kohei Kono defended his OPBF super flyweight title against Masafumi Tonomura. Kono was 29 years old with a record of 24-4, and Tonomura was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kono was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kono stopped Masafumi Tonomura via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
10. Kohei Kono defeats Marvin Tampus
On October 3, 2009 Kohei Kono defended his OPBF super flyweight title against Marvin Tampus. Kono was 28 years old with a record of 23-4, and Tampus was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kono was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kono won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.