Best fights of Masayoshi Nakatani
Over 11 years as a professional, Masayoshi Nakatani has compiled a 19-3 (13) record, including 14 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Masayoshi Nakatani loses to Vasyl Lomachenko via KO
On June 26, 2021 Masayoshi Nakatani faced Vasyl Lomachenko in a lightweight bout. Nakatani was 32 years old with a record of 19-1, and Lomachenko was 33 with a record of 14-2. Nakatani was coming off a win, while Lomachenko was coming off a loss. Lomachenko stopped Nakatani via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
2. Masayoshi Nakatani KOs Félix Verdejo
On December 12, 2020 Masayoshi Nakatani fought Félix Verdejo for the vacant WBO InterContinental lightweight title. Nakatani was 31 years old with a record of 18-1, and Verdejo was 27 with a record of 27-1. Nakatani was coming off a loss, while Verdejo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nakatani stopped Félix Verdejo via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Masayoshi Nakatani KOs Tosho Makoto Aoki
On April 17, 2016 Masayoshi Nakatani defended his OPBF lightweight title against Tosho Makoto Aoki. Nakatani was 27 years old with a record of 11-0, and Aoki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakatani was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Nakatani stopped Tosho Makoto Aoki via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Masayoshi Nakatani KOs Hurricane Futa
On December 9, 2018 Masayoshi Nakatani defended his OPBF lightweight title against Hurricane Futa. Nakatani was 29 years old with a record of 17-0, and Futa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakatani was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Nakatani stopped Hurricane Futa via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
5. Masayoshi Nakatani KOs Ryan Sermona
On September 3, 2017 Masayoshi Nakatani defended his OPBF lightweight title against Ryan Sermona. Nakatani was 28 years old with a record of 14-0, and Sermona was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakatani was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Nakatani stopped Ryan Sermona via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
6. Masayoshi Nakatani KOs Amphol Suriyo
On February 24, 2018 Masayoshi Nakatani defended his OPBF lightweight title against Amphol Suriyo. Nakatani was 28 years old with a record of 15-0, and Suriyo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakatani was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Nakatani stopped Amphol Suriyo via KO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
7. Masayoshi Nakatani KOs Allan Tanada
On November 11, 2016 Masayoshi Nakatani defended his OPBF lightweight title against Allan Tanada. Nakatani was 27 years old with a record of 12-0, and Tanada was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakatani was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Nakatani stopped Allan Tanada via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
8. Masayoshi Nakatani KOs Izuki Tomioka
On July 29, 2018 Masayoshi Nakatani defended his OPBF lightweight title against Izuki Tomioka. Nakatani was 29 years old with a record of 16-0, and Tomioka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakatani was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Nakatani stopped Izuki Tomioka via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
9. Masayoshi Nakatani defeats Krai Setthaphon
On April 9, 2017 Masayoshi Nakatani defended his OPBF lightweight title against Krai Setthaphon. Nakatani was 28 years old with a record of 13-0, and Setthaphon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakatani was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Nakatani won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Masayoshi Nakatani stops Kazuya Murata
On August 28, 2015 Masayoshi Nakatani defended his OPBF lightweight title against Kazuya Murata. Nakatani was 26 years old with a record of 10-0, and Murata was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakatani was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Nakatani stopped Kazuya Murata via retirement in the 5th round. Defended the title.