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 are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kuniaki Shibata stops Vicente Saldívar
On December 11, 1970 Kuniaki Shibata fought Vicente Saldívar for the WBC, The Ring, 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.
2. Kuniaki Shibata KOs Raul Cruz
On June 3, 1971 Kuniaki Shibata defended his WBC, The Ring, and lineal featherweight titles against Raul Cruz. Shibata was 24 years old with a record of 33-2-2, and Cruz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shibata was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shibata stopped Raul Cruz via KO in the 1st round. Defended the titles.
3. Kuniaki Shibata KOs Ramiro Bolanos
On October 3, 1974 Kuniaki Shibata defended his WBC super featherweight title against Ramiro Bolanos. Shibata was 27 years old with a record of 42-5-3, and Bolanos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shibata was on a 2-fight winning streak. Shibata stopped Ramiro Bolanos via KO in the 15th round. Defended the title.
4. Kuniaki Shibata defeats Antonio Amaya
On June 27, 1974 Kuniaki Shibata defended his WBC super featherweight title against Antonio Amaya. Shibata was 27 years old with a record of 41-5-3, and Amaya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shibata was coming off a win. Shibata won via majority decision. Defended the title.
5. Kuniaki Shibata defeats Abdelkader Ould Makhloufi
On March 27, 1975 Kuniaki Shibata defended his WBC super featherweight title against Abdelkader Ould Makhloufi. Shibata was 27 years old with a record of 43-5-3, and Makhloufi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shibata was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shibata won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Kuniaki Shibata defeats Victor Federico Echegaray
On June 19, 1973 Kuniaki Shibata defended his WBA, The Ring, and lineal super featherweight titles against Victor Federico Echegaray. Shibata was 26 years old with a record of 38-4-3, and Echegaray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shibata was on a 2-fight winning streak. Shibata won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
7. Kuniaki Shibata defeats Ben Villaflor
On March 12, 1973 Kuniaki Shibata fought Ben Villaflor for the vacant WBA, The Ring, and lineal super featherweight titles. Shibata was 25 years old with a record of 37-4-3, and Villaflor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shibata was coming off a win. Shibata won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
8. Kuniaki Shibata defeats Ricardo Arredondo
On February 28, 1974 Kuniaki Shibata fought Ricardo Arredondo for the vacant WBC super featherweight title. Shibata was 26 years old with a record of 40-5-3, and Arredondo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shibata was coming off a loss. Shibata won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Kuniaki Shibata KOs Nam Chul Chung
On September 3, 1973 Kuniaki Shibata faced Nam Chul Chung. Shibata was 26 years old with a record of 39-4-3, and Chung was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shibata was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shibata stopped Nam Chul Chung via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Kuniaki Shibata KOs Yasuo Sakurai
On April 15, 1970 Kuniaki Shibata fought Yasuo Sakurai for the vacant Japanese featherweight title. Shibata was 23 years old with a record of 29-2-1, and Sakurai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shibata was on a 6-fight winning streak. Shibata stopped Yasuo Sakurai via KO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.