Ryoichi Taguchi losses
Over 13 years as a professional, Ryoichi Taguchi has compiled a 27-4-2 (12) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. He has four losses, three of them in title fights.
4. Ryoichi Taguchi loses to Kosei Tanaka via unanimous decision
On March 16, 2019 Ryoichi Taguchi fought Kosei Tanaka for the WBO flyweight title. Taguchi was 32 years old with a record of 27-3-2, and Tanaka was 23 with a record of 12-0. Taguchi was coming off a loss, while Tanaka was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Taguchi lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Tanaka.
3. Ryoichi Taguchi loses to Hekkie Budler via unanimous decision
On May 20, 2018 Ryoichi Taguchi defended his IBF, The Ring, and WBA (Unified) light flyweight titles against Hekkie Budler. Taguchi was 31 years old with a record of 27-2-2, and Budler was 30 with a record of 31-3. Taguchi was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Budler was coming off a loss. Taguchi lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Budler.
2. Ryoichi Taguchi loses to Naoya Inoue via unanimous decision
On August 25, 2013 Ryoichi Taguchi defended his Japanese light flyweight title against Naoya Inoue. Taguchi was 26 years old with a record of 18-1-1, and Inoue was 20 with a record of 3-0. Taguchi was on a 2-fight winning streak and Inoue was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Taguchi lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Inoue.
1. Ryoichi Taguchi loses to Masayoshi Segawa via unanimous decision
On August 1, 2009 Ryoichi Taguchi faced Masayoshi Segawa. Taguchi was 22 years old with a record of 9-0, and Segawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taguchi was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Taguchi lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Segawa.