Best fights of Masamichi Yabuki
Over 10 years as a professional, Masamichi Yabuki has compiled a 19-4 (18) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Masamichi Yabuki KOs Felix Alvarado
On December 27, 2025 Masamichi Yabuki defended his IBF flyweight title against Felix Alvarado. Yabuki was 33 years old with a record of 18-4, and Alvarado was 36 with a record of 42-4. Yabuki was on a 5-fight winning streak and Alvarado was on a 3-fight winning streak. Yabuki stopped Felix Alvarado via KO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
2. Masamichi Yabuki KOs Kenshiro Teraji
On September 22, 2021 Masamichi Yabuki fought Kenshiro Teraji for the WBC light flyweight title. Yabuki was 29 years old with a record of 12-3, and Teraji was 29 with a record of 18-0. Yabuki was on a 5-fight winning streak and Teraji was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Yabuki stopped Kenshiro Teraji via TKO in the 10th round. Crowned the new light flyweight champion.
3. Masamichi Yabuki KOs Sivenathi Nontshinga
On October 12, 2024 Masamichi Yabuki fought Sivenathi Nontshinga for the IBF light flyweight title. Yabuki was 32 years old with a record of 16-4, and Nontshinga was 25 with a record of 13-1. Yabuki was on a 3-fight winning streak and Nontshinga was coming off a win. Yabuki stopped Sivenathi Nontshinga via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new light flyweight champion.
4. Masamichi Yabuki KOs Ángel Ayala
On March 29, 2025 Masamichi Yabuki fought Ángel Ayala for the IBF flyweight title. Yabuki was 32 years old with a record of 17-4, and Ayala was 24 with a record of 17-0. Yabuki was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ayala was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Yabuki stopped Ángel Ayala via TKO in the 12th round. Crowned the new flyweight champion.
5. Masamichi Yabuki loses to Daniel Matellon via split decision
On September 29, 2018 Masamichi Yabuki faced Daniel Matellon in a light flyweight bout. Yabuki was 26 years old with a record of 7-2, and Matellon was 30 with a record of 5-0-2. Yabuki was coming off a win and Matellon was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Yabuki lost via split decision. Went the distance with Matellon.
