Best fights of Koichi Wajima
Over 9 years as a professional, Koichi Wajima has compiled a 31-6-1 (25) record, including 22 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Koichi Wajima defeats Oscar Albarado in their 2nd fight
On January 21, 1975 Koichi Wajima fought Oscar Albarado for the undisputed super welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Wajima was 31 years old with a record of 29-3-1, and Albarado was 26 with a record of 50-6-1. Wajima was coming off a loss, while Albarado was on a 5-fight winning streak. Wajima won via unanimous decision. Crowned the undisputed super welterweight champion.
2. Koichi Wajima KOs Domenico Tiberia
On May 7, 1972 Koichi Wajima defended the undisputed super welterweight title against Domenico Tiberia. Wajima was 29 years old with a record of 24-2, and Tiberia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wajima was on a 11-fight winning streak. Wajima stopped Domenico Tiberia via KO in the 1st round. Retained the undisputed title.
3. Koichi Wajima KOs Matt Donovan
On October 3, 1972 Koichi Wajima defended the undisputed super welterweight title against Matt Donovan. Wajima was 29 years old with a record of 25-2, and Donovan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wajima was on a 12-fight winning streak. Wajima stopped Matt Donovan via KO in the 3rd round. Retained the undisputed title.
4. Koichi Wajima KOs Yuh Jae-Doo in their 2nd fight
On February 17, 1976 Koichi Wajima fought Yuh Jae-Doo for the vacant WBA and The Ring super welterweight titles. It was their second meeting. Wajima was 32 years old with a record of 30-4-1, and Jae-Doo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wajima was coming off a loss. Wajima stopped Yuh Jae-Doo via KO in the 15th round. Won the vacant titles.
5. Koichi Wajima stops Silvano Bertini
On August 14, 1973 Koichi Wajima defended the undisputed super welterweight title against Silvano Bertini. Wajima was 30 years old with a record of 27-2-1, and Bertini was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wajima was coming off a win. Wajima stopped Silvano Bertini via retirement in the 12th round. Retained the undisputed title.
6. Koichi Wajima defeats Miguel De Oliveira in their 2nd fight
On February 5, 1974 Koichi Wajima defended the undisputed super welterweight title against Miguel De Oliveira. It was their second meeting. Wajima was 30 years old with a record of 28-2-1, and Oliveira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wajima was on a 2-fight winning streak. Wajima won via majority decision. Retained the undisputed title.
7. Koichi Wajima defeats Ryu Sorimachi
On April 19, 1973 Koichi Wajima defended the undisputed super welterweight title against Ryu Sorimachi. Wajima was 29 years old with a record of 26-2-1, and Sorimachi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wajima won via majority decision. Retained the undisputed title.
8. Koichi Wajima loses to Oscar Albarado via KO
On June 4, 1974 Koichi Wajima defended the undisputed super welterweight title against Oscar Albarado. Wajima was 31 years old with a record of 29-2-1, and Albarado was 25 with a record of 48-6-1. Both Wajima and Albarado were on a 3-fight winning streak. Albarado stopped Wajima via KO in the 15th round. Lost the undisputed title. Lasted into the 15th round.
9. Koichi Wajima defeats Carmelo Bossi
On October 31, 1971 Koichi Wajima fought Carmelo Bossi for the vacant undisputed welterweight title. Wajima was 28 years old with a record of 22-2, and Bossi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wajima was on a 9-fight winning streak. Wajima won via split decision. Won the vacant titles.
10. Koichi Wajima KOs Tetsuo Hoshino in their 2nd fight
On May 28, 1971 Koichi Wajima defended his Japanese super welterweight title against Tetsuo Hoshino. It was their second meeting. Wajima was 28 years old with a record of 21-2, and Hoshino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wajima was on a 8-fight winning streak. Wajima stopped Tetsuo Hoshino via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.