Best fights of Ryoichi Taguchi
Over 13 years as a professional, Ryoichi Taguchi has compiled a 27-4-2 (12) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ryoichi Taguchi defeats Milan Melindo
On December 31, 2017 Ryoichi Taguchi, the WBA (Unified) light flyweight champion, met Milan Melindo, the IBF light flyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Taguchi was 31 years old with a record of 26-2-2, and Melindo was 29 with a record of 37-2. Taguchi was coming off a win and Melindo was on a 5-fight winning streak. Taguchi won via unanimous decision. Became the unified light flyweight champion.
2. Ryoichi Taguchi KOs Kwanthai Sithmorseng
On May 6, 2015 Ryoichi Taguchi defended his WBA light flyweight title against Kwanthai Sithmorseng. Taguchi was 28 years old with a record of 21-2-1, and Sithmorseng was 30 with a record of 47-3-1. Both Taguchi and Sithmorseng were on a 3-fight winning streak. Taguchi stopped Kwanthai Sithmorseng via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
3. Ryoichi Taguchi defeats Ryo Miyazaki
On August 31, 2016 Ryoichi Taguchi defended his WBA light flyweight title against Ryo Miyazaki. Taguchi was 29 years old with a record of 24-2-1, and Miyazaki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taguchi was on a 6-fight winning streak. Taguchi won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Ryoichi Taguchi defeats Alberto Rossel
On December 31, 2014 Ryoichi Taguchi fought Alberto Rossel for the vacant WBA light flyweight title. Taguchi was 28 years old with a record of 20-2-1, and Rossel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taguchi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Taguchi won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Ryoichi Taguchi KOs Robert Barrera
On July 23, 2017 Ryoichi Taguchi defended his WBA light flyweight title against Robert Barrera. Taguchi was 30 years old with a record of 25-2-2, and Barrera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taguchi stopped Robert Barrera via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
6. Ryoichi Taguchi stops Luis de la Rosa
On December 31, 2015 Ryoichi Taguchi defended his WBA light flyweight title against Luis de la Rosa. Taguchi was 29 years old with a record of 22-2-1, and Rosa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taguchi was on a 4-fight winning streak. Taguchi stopped Luis de la Rosa via retirement in the 9th round. Defended the title.
7. Ryoichi Taguchi stops Juan Jose Landaeta
On April 27, 2016 Ryoichi Taguchi defended his WBA light flyweight title against Juan Jose Landaeta. Taguchi was 29 years old with a record of 23-2-1, and Landaeta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taguchi was on a 5-fight winning streak. Taguchi stopped Juan Jose Landaeta via retirement in the 11th round. Defended the title.
8. Ryoichi Taguchi defeats Yuki Chinen
On April 3, 2013 Ryoichi Taguchi fought Yuki Chinen for the vacant Japanese light flyweight title. Taguchi was 26 years old with a record of 17-1-1, and Chinen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taguchi was coming off a win. Taguchi won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Ryoichi Taguchi KOs Eakkasit Jaikongkaew
On July 16, 2012 Ryoichi Taguchi faced Eakkasit Jaikongkaew. Taguchi was 25 years old with a record of 16-1-1, and Jaikongkaew was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taguchi stopped Eakkasit Jaikongkaew via KO in the 1st round.
10. Ryoichi Taguchi KOs Pattana Tadniyom
On February 7, 2009 Ryoichi Taguchi faced Pattana Tadniyom. Taguchi was 22 years old with a record of 8-0, and Tadniyom was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taguchi was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Taguchi stopped Pattana Tadniyom via KO in the 2nd round.