Best fights of Shoki Sakai
Over 15 years as a professional, Shoki Sakai has compiled a 29-15-3 (15) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Shoki Sakai KOs Hironori Shigeta in their 3rd fight
On April 26, 2023 Shoki Sakai fought Hironori Shigeta for the vacant Japan Boxing Commission Japanese welterweight title. It was their third meeting. Sakai was 32 years old with a record of 26-13-3, and Shigeta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakai stopped Hironori Shigeta via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
2. Shoki Sakai defeats Ashley Theophane
On August 22, 2017 Shoki Sakai faced Ashley Theophane in a lightweight bout. Sakai was 26 years old with a record of 22-7-1, and Theophane was 36 with a record of 40-7-1. Both Sakai and Theophane were coming off a win. Sakai won via unanimous decision.
3. Shoki Sakai KOs Dario Ferman
On August 20, 2021 Shoki Sakai faced Dario Ferman. Sakai was 30 years old with a record of 25-12-2, and Ferman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakai was coming off a loss. Sakai stopped Dario Ferman via TKO in the 3rd round.
4. Shoki Sakai KOs Fernando Ayala
On December 14, 2013 Shoki Sakai faced Fernando Ayala. Sakai was 22 years old with a record of 14-3, and Ayala was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakai was coming off a win. Sakai stopped Fernando Ayala via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Shoki Sakai KOs Gerardo Rendon
On June 8, 2013 Shoki Sakai faced Gerardo Rendon. Sakai was 22 years old with a record of 12-2, and Rendon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakai was on a 4-fight winning streak. Sakai stopped Gerardo Rendon via KO in the 1st round.
6. Shoki Sakai KOs Emilio Ruiz
On November 18, 2011 Shoki Sakai faced Emilio Ruiz. Sakai was 20 years old with a record of 8-2, and Ruiz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakai was coming off a loss. Sakai stopped Emilio Ruiz via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Shoki Sakai KOs Nestor Valencia in 53 seconds
On October 2, 2010 Shoki Sakai faced Nestor Valencia. Sakai was 19 years old with a record of 3-0, and Valencia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakai was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Sakai stopped Nestor Valencia via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Shoki Sakai KOs Fernando Torres
On April 22, 2015 Shoki Sakai faced Fernando Torres. Sakai was 24 years old with a record of 17-5, and Torres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakai was on a 2-fight losing streak. Sakai stopped Fernando Torres via KO in the 4th round.
9. Shoki Sakai defeats Seeser Minagawa
On December 2, 2023 Shoki Sakai defended his Japan Boxing Commission Japanese welterweight title against Seeser Minagawa. Sakai was 32 years old with a record of 28-13-3, and Minagawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakai was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sakai won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Shoki Sakai defeats Hiroya Nojima
On September 2, 2023 Shoki Sakai fought Hiroya Nojima for the vacant Japan Boxing Commission Japanese welterweight title. Sakai was 32 years old with a record of 27-13-3, and Nojima was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakai was coming off a win. Sakai won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.