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 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.
2. 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.
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 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.
6. 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.
7. Masayoshi Nakatani defeats Accel Sumiyoshi
On April 5, 2015 Masayoshi Nakatani defended his OPBF lightweight title against Accel Sumiyoshi. Nakatani was 26 years old with a record of 9-0, and Sumiyoshi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakatani was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Nakatani won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Masayoshi Nakatani defeats Futoshi Usami
On October 28, 2014 Masayoshi Nakatani defended his OPBF lightweight title against Futoshi Usami. Nakatani was 25 years old with a record of 8-0, and Usami was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakatani was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Nakatani won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Masayoshi Nakatani defeats Ricky Sismundo
On May 7, 2014 Masayoshi Nakatani defended his OPBF lightweight title against Ricky Sismundo. Nakatani was 25 years old with a record of 7-0, and Sismundo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakatani was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Nakatani won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Masayoshi Nakatani defeats Yoshitaka Kato
On January 11, 2014 Masayoshi Nakatani fought Yoshitaka Kato for the vacant OPBF lightweight title. Nakatani was 24 years old with a record of 6-0, and Kato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakatani was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Nakatani won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.