Best of Masashi Kudo: Top 10 Fights
Masashi Kudo had 24 fights with 12 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Manuel Ricardo Gonzalez, Eddie Gazo, Ayub Kalule, Ho Joo, and Katsuo Esashi. The following are Kudo's top 10 fights.
Masashi Kudo defeats Manuel Ricardo Gonzalez
On Masashi Kudo defeated Manuel Ricardo Gonzalez in the rematch via 12th round TKO. Kudo was 27 years old with a record of 23-0 (12 KOs). Kudo successfully defended his WBA and Ring Magazine super-welterweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Kudo's fights.
Masashi Kudo defeats Eddie Gazo
On Masashi Kudo defeated Nicaraguan boxer Eddie Gazo via 15 round split decision. Kudo was 26 years old with a record of 20-0 (11 KOs). Gazo was 27 years old with a record of 34-4-2 (18 KOs). Kudo won the WBA and Ring Magazine super-welterweight titles — his first world titles. This fight is the second best performance in Kudo's career.
Masashi Kudo defeats Manuel Ricardo Gonzalez
On Masashi Kudo defeated Manuel Ricardo Gonzalez via 15 round majority decision. Kudo was 27 years old with a record of 22-0 (11 KOs). Kudo successfully defended his WBA and Ring Magazine super-welterweight titles.
Masashi Kudo loses to Ayub Kalule
On Masashi Kudo lost to Ugandan boxer Ayub Kalule via 15 round unanimous decision. Kudo was 28 years old with a record of 23-1 (12 KOs). Kalule was 25 years old with an undefeated record of 30-0 (17 KOs). Kudo lost his WBA and Ring Magazine super-welterweight titles. Despite the loss, Kudo put on a good fight.
Masashi Kudo defeats Ho Joo
On Masashi Kudo defeated Ho Joo via 15 round split decision. Kudo was 27 years old with a record of 21-0 (11 KOs). Kudo successfully defended his WBA and Ring Magazine super-welterweight titles.
Masashi Kudo defeats Katsuo Esashi
On Masashi Kudo defeated Katsuo Esashi via 3rd round RTD. Kudo was 26 years old with a record of 18-0 (11 KOs).
Masashi Kudo defeats Peter Nanboku
On Masashi Kudo defeated Peter Nanboku via 9th round KO. Kudo was 26 years old with a record of 17-0 (10 KOs).
Masashi Kudo defeats Saburo Sakai
On Masashi Kudo defeated Saburo Sakai in their 3rd fight via 7th round KO. Kudo was 25 years old with a record of 16-0 (9 KOs).
Masashi Kudo defeats Saburo Sakai
On Masashi Kudo defeated Saburo Sakai in the rematch via 9th round KO. Kudo was 25 years old with a record of 14-0 (8 KOs).
Masashi Kudo defeats Yuichiro Watanabe
On Masashi Kudo defeated Yuichiro Watanabe via 3rd round KO. Kudo was 24 years old with a record of 12-0 (7 KOs).