Best fights of Masanori Rikiishi
Over 8 years as a professional, Masanori Rikiishi has compiled a 16-2 (11) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Masanori Rikiishi KOs Michael Magnesi
On March 22, 2024 Masanori Rikiishi fought Michael Magnesi for the vacant WBC Silver super featherweight title. Rikiishi was 29 years old with a record of 14-1, and Magnesi was 29 with a record of 23-1. Rikiishi was on a 12-fight winning streak and Magnesi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rikiishi stopped Michael Magnesi via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Masanori Rikiishi defeats Takuya Watanabe
On May 15, 2022 Masanori Rikiishi fought Takuya Watanabe for the vacant OPBF super featherweight title. Rikiishi was 27 years old with a record of 10-1, and Watanabe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rikiishi was on a 8-fight winning streak. Rikiishi won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Masanori Rikiishi KOs Tomjune Mangubat
On August 14, 2022 Masanori Rikiishi defended his OPBF super featherweight title against Tomjune Mangubat. Rikiishi was 28 years old with a record of 11-1, and Mangubat was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rikiishi was on a 9-fight winning streak. Rikiishi stopped Tomjune Mangubat via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
4. Masanori Rikiishi KOs Yoshimitsu Kimura
On January 6, 2023 Masanori Rikiishi fought Yoshimitsu Kimura for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight title. Rikiishi was 28 years old with a record of 12-1, and Kimura was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rikiishi was on a 10-fight winning streak. Rikiishi stopped Yoshimitsu Kimura via KO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Masanori Rikiishi KOs Arnel Baconaje
On October 17, 2024 Masanori Rikiishi faced Arnel Baconaje in a super featherweight bout. Rikiishi was 30 years old with a record of 15-1, and Baconaje was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rikiishi was on a 13-fight winning streak. Rikiishi stopped Arnel Baconaje via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Masanori Rikiishi KOs Soreike Taichi
On November 1, 2021 Masanori Rikiishi faced Soreike Taichi. Rikiishi was 27 years old with a record of 8-1, and Taichi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rikiishi was on a 6-fight winning streak. Rikiishi stopped Soreike Taichi via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Masanori Rikiishi KOs Egy Rozten
On August 10, 2018 Masanori Rikiishi faced Egy Rozten. Rikiishi was 24 years old with a record of 2-1, and Rozten was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rikiishi was coming off a loss. Rikiishi stopped Egy Rozten via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Masanori Rikiishi KOs Pegasus Tanimoto
On November 26, 2017 Masanori Rikiishi faced Pegasus Tanimoto. Rikiishi was 23 years old with a record of 1-0, and Tanimoto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rikiishi was coming off a win. Rikiishi stopped Pegasus Tanimoto via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Masanori Rikiishi KOs Ricardo NĂșñez
On June 10, 2023 Masanori Rikiishi faced Ricardo NĂșñez in a super featherweight bout. Rikiishi was 29 years old with a record of 13-1, and NĂșñez was 29 with a record of 23-5. Rikiishi was on a 11-fight winning streak, while NĂșñez was on a 2-fight losing streak. Rikiishi stopped Ricardo NĂșñez via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Masanori Rikiishi KOs Genki Maeda
On December 2, 2018 Masanori Rikiishi faced Genki Maeda. Rikiishi was 24 years old with a record of 3-1, and Maeda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rikiishi was coming off a win. Rikiishi stopped Genki Maeda via TKO in the 5th round.