Best fights of Masashi Kudo
Over 6 years as a professional, Masashi Kudo has compiled a 23-1 (12) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Masashi Kudo defeats Eddie Gazo
On August 9, 1978 Masashi Kudo fought Eddie Gazo for the WBA and The Ring super welterweight titles. Kudo was 26 years old with a record of 19-0, and Gazo was 27 with a record of 34-4-2. Kudo was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Gazo was on a 8-fight winning streak. Kudo won via split decision. Crowned the new super welterweight champion.
2. Masashi Kudo KOs Manuel Ricardo Gonzalez in their 2nd fight
On June 20, 1979 Masashi Kudo defended his WBA and The Ring super welterweight titles against Manuel Ricardo Gonzalez. It was their second meeting. Kudo was 27 years old with a record of 22-0, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kudo was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Kudo stopped Manuel Ricardo Gonzalez via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the titles.
3. Masashi Kudo loses to Ayub Kalule via unanimous decision
On October 24, 1979 Masashi Kudo defended his WBA and The Ring super welterweight titles against Ayub Kalule. Kudo was 28 years old with a record of 23-0, and Kalule was 25 with a record of 30-0. Kudo was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Kalule was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Kudo lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Kalule.
4. Masashi Kudo defeats Manuel Ricardo Gonzalez
On May 14, 1979 Masashi Kudo defended his WBA and The Ring super welterweight titles against Manuel Ricardo Gonzalez. Kudo was 27 years old with a record of 21-0, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kudo was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Kudo won via majority decision. Defended the titles.
5. Masashi Kudo defeats Ho Joo
On December 13, 1978 Masashi Kudo defended his WBA and The Ring super welterweight titles against Ho Joo. Kudo was 27 years old with a record of 20-0, and Joo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kudo was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Kudo won via split decision. Defended the titles.
6. Masashi Kudo KOs Yuichiro Watanabe
On June 27, 1976 Masashi Kudo defended his Japanese middleweight title against Yuichiro Watanabe. Kudo was 24 years old with a record of 11-0, and Watanabe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kudo was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Kudo stopped Yuichiro Watanabe via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
7. Masashi Kudo KOs Takeshi Izumi
On January 27, 1976 Masashi Kudo defended his Japanese middleweight title against Takeshi Izumi. Kudo was 24 years old with a record of 9-0, and Izumi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kudo was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Kudo stopped Takeshi Izumi via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
8. Masashi Kudo KOs Peter Nanboku
On September 6, 1977 Masashi Kudo defended his Japanese middleweight title against Peter Nanboku. Kudo was 26 years old with a record of 16-0, and Nanboku was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kudo was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Kudo stopped Peter Nanboku via KO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
9. Masashi Kudo KOs Saburo Sakai in their 2nd fight
On January 30, 1977 Masashi Kudo defended his Japanese middleweight title against Saburo Sakai. It was their second meeting. Kudo was 25 years old with a record of 13-0, and Sakai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kudo was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Kudo stopped Saburo Sakai via KO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
10. Masashi Kudo defeats Yuji Miyagoshi in their 2nd fight
On November 30, 1975 Masashi Kudo defended his Japanese middleweight title against Yuji Miyagoshi. It was their second meeting. Kudo was 24 years old with a record of 8-0, and Miyagoshi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kudo was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Kudo won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.