Best fights of Kuniaki Shibata
Over 13 years as a professional, Kuniaki Shibata has compiled a 47-6-3 (25) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. Here is his best fight.
1. Kuniaki Shibata stops Vicente Saldívar
On December 11, 1970 Kuniaki Shibata fought Vicente Saldívar for the The Ring, WBC, and lineal featherweight titles. Shibata was 23 years old with a record of 31-2-2, and Saldívar was 27 with a record of 36-1. Shibata was coming off a win and Saldívar was on a 20-fight winning streak. Shibata stopped Vicente Saldívar via retirement in the 12th round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.