Best fights of Yudai Shigeoka
Over 5 years as a professional, Yudai Shigeoka has compiled a 9-2 (5) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Yudai Shigeoka defeats Panya Pradabsri
On October 7, 2023 Yudai Shigeoka fought Panya Pradabsri for the WBC strawweight title. Shigeoka was 26 years old with a record of 7-0, and Pradabsri was 32 with a record of 39-1. Shigeoka was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Pradabsri was on a 21-fight winning streak. Shigeoka won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new strawweight champion.
2. Yudai Shigeoka loses to Melvin Jerusalem via split decision
On March 31, 2024 Yudai Shigeoka defended his WBC strawweight title against Melvin Jerusalem. Shigeoka was 26 years old with a record of 8-0, and Jerusalem was 30 with a record of 21-3. Shigeoka was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Jerusalem was coming off a win. Shigeoka lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Jerusalem.
3. Yudai Shigeoka KOs Wilfredo Méndez
On April 16, 2023 Yudai Shigeoka fought Wilfredo Méndez for the vacant WBC interim strawweight title. Shigeoka was 26 years old with a record of 6-0, and Méndez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shigeoka was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Shigeoka stopped Wilfredo Méndez via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Yudai Shigeoka KOs Cris Ganoza
On July 6, 2022 Yudai Shigeoka defended his WBO Asia Pacific strawweight title against Cris Ganoza. Shigeoka was 25 years old with a record of 4-0, and Ganoza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shigeoka was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Shigeoka stopped Cris Ganoza via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
5. Yudai Shigeoka defeats Tsubasa Koura
On November 12, 2021 Yudai Shigeoka fought Tsubasa Koura for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific strawweight title. Shigeoka was 24 years old with a record of 3-0, and Koura was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shigeoka was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Shigeoka won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Yudai Shigeoka KOs Tatsuro Nakashima
On November 17, 2022 Yudai Shigeoka fought Tatsuro Nakashima for the vacant Japanese strawweight title. Shigeoka was 25 years old with a record of 5-0, and Nakashima was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shigeoka was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Shigeoka stopped Tatsuro Nakashima via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
7. Yudai Shigeoka loses to Melvin Jerusalem in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 30, 2025 Yudai Shigeoka fought Melvin Jerusalem for the WBC strawweight title. It was their second meeting. Shigeoka was 27 years old with a record of 9-1, and Jerusalem was 31 with a record of 23-3. Shigeoka was coming off a win and Jerusalem was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shigeoka lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jerusalem.
8. Yudai Shigeoka KOs Manop Audomphanawari
On October 30, 2019 Yudai Shigeoka faced Manop Audomphanawari. Shigeoka was 22 years old with a record of 0-0, and Audomphanawari was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shigeoka stopped Manop Audomphanawari via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Yudai Shigeoka KOs Ryu Horikawa
On February 11, 2021 Yudai Shigeoka fought Ryu Horikawa for the vacant Japanese Youth light flyweight title. Shigeoka was 23 years old with a record of 2-0, and Horikawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shigeoka was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Shigeoka stopped Ryu Horikawa via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Yudai Shigeoka defeats Samuel Salva
On August 24, 2024 Yudai Shigeoka faced Samuel Salva. Shigeoka was 27 years old with a record of 8-1, and Salva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shigeoka was coming off a loss. Shigeoka won via unanimous decision.