Best fights of Nobuhiro Ishida
Over 15 years as a professional, Nobuhiro Ishida has compiled a 27-11-2 (11) record, including 15 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Nobuhiro Ishida KOs James Kirkland
On April 9, 2011 Nobuhiro Ishida faced James Kirkland in a super welterweight bout. Ishida was 35 years old with a record of 22-6-2, and Kirkland was 27 with a record of 27-0. Ishida was coming off a loss, while Kirkland was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Ishida stopped James Kirkland via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Nobuhiro Ishida defeats Oney Valdéz
On December 29, 2009 Nobuhiro Ishida defended his WBA interim super welterweight title against Oney Valdéz. Ishida was 34 years old with a record of 21-5-2, and Valdéz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ishida was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ishida won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Nobuhiro Ishida defeats Marco Antonio Avendaño in their 2nd fight
On August 30, 2009 Nobuhiro Ishida fought Marco Antonio Avendaño for the vacant WBA interim super welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Ishida was 34 years old with a record of 20-5-2, and Avendaño was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ishida was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ishida won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Nobuhiro Ishida KOs Edson Espinoza
On November 26, 2011 Nobuhiro Ishida faced Edson Espinoza. Ishida was 36 years old with a record of 23-6-2, and Espinoza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ishida was coming off a win. Ishida stopped Edson Espinoza via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Nobuhiro Ishida KOs Elly Pangaribuan
On August 4, 2013 Nobuhiro Ishida faced Elly Pangaribuan. Ishida was 37 years old with a record of 24-9-2, and Pangaribuan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ishida was on a 3-fight losing streak. Ishida stopped Elly Pangaribuan via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Nobuhiro Ishida loses to Paul Williams via unanimous decision
On February 18, 2012 Nobuhiro Ishida fought Paul Williams for the vacant WBC International Silver middleweight title. Ishida was 36 years old with a record of 24-6-2, and Williams was 30 with a record of 40-2. Ishida was on a 2-fight winning streak and Williams was coming off a win. Ishida lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Williams.
7. Nobuhiro Ishida KOs Tatsuki Kawasaki in their 2nd fight
On April 2, 2008 Nobuhiro Ishida defended his Japanese super welterweight title against Tatsuki Kawasaki. It was their second meeting. Ishida was 32 years old with a record of 18-5-2, and Kawasaki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ishida was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ishida stopped Tatsuki Kawasaki via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
8. Nobuhiro Ishida KOs Tatsuki Kawasaki
On April 5, 2007 Nobuhiro Ishida defended his Japanese super welterweight title against Tatsuki Kawasaki. Ishida was 31 years old with a record of 16-5-2, and Kawasaki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ishida was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ishida stopped Tatsuki Kawasaki via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
9. Nobuhiro Ishida defeats Shinsuke Matsumoto in their 2nd fight
On December 2, 2006 Nobuhiro Ishida fought Shinsuke Matsumoto for the vacant Japanese super welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Ishida was 31 years old with a record of 15-5-2, and Matsumoto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ishida was coming off a win. Ishida won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Nobuhiro Ishida defeats Kook-Yul Song
On March 1, 2001 Nobuhiro Ishida fought Kook-Yul Song for the vacant OPBF super welterweight title. Ishida was 25 years old with a record of 5-0, and Song was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ishida was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Ishida won via technical decision. Won the vacant title.