Best fights of Toshiaki Nishioka
Over 18 years as a professional, Toshiaki Nishioka has compiled a 39-5-3 (24) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Toshiaki Nishioka draws with Veerapol Sahaprom in their 3rd fight
On October 4, 2003 Toshiaki Nishioka fought Veerapol Sahaprom for the WBC bantamweight title. It was their third meeting. Nishioka was 27 years old with a record of 23-3-2, and Sahaprom was 34 with a record of 40-1-1. Nishioka was coming off a win and Sahaprom was on a 7-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
2. Toshiaki Nishioka draws with Veerapol Sahaprom in their 2nd fight
On September 1, 2001 Toshiaki Nishioka fought Veerapol Sahaprom for the WBC bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Nishioka was 25 years old with a record of 22-3-1, and Sahaprom was 32 with a record of 33-1. Nishioka was on a 2-fight winning streak and Sahaprom was on a 29-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
3. Toshiaki Nishioka KOs Jhonny González
On May 23, 2009 Toshiaki Nishioka defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Jhonny González. Nishioka was 32 years old with a record of 33-4-3, and González was 27 with a record of 40-6. Nishioka was on a 10-fight winning streak and González was on a 6-fight winning streak. Nishioka stopped Jhonny González via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. Toshiaki Nishioka defeats Rafael Márquez
On October 1, 2011 Toshiaki Nishioka defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Rafael Márquez. Nishioka was 35 years old with a record of 38-4-3, and Márquez was 36 with a record of 40-6. Nishioka was on a 15-fight winning streak and Márquez was coming off a win. Nishioka won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.