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Ryoichi Taguchi had 33 fights with 12 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Milan Melindo, Hekkie Budler, Kwanthai Sithmorseng, Robert Barrera, and Juan Jose Landaeta. The following are Taguchi's top 10 fights.
On Ryoichi Taguchi defeated Filipino boxer Milan Melindo via 12 round unanimous decision. Taguchi was 31 years old with a record of 27-2-2 (12 KOs). Melindo was 29 years old with a record of 37-2 (13 KOs). Taguchi successfully defended his WBA (Unified) light-flyweight title, and won the IBF and vacant Ring Magazine light-flyweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Taguchi's fights.
On Ryoichi Taguchi lost to South African boxer Hekkie Budler via 12 round unanimous decision. Taguchi was 31 years old with a record of 27-3-2 (12 KOs). Budler was 30 years old with a record of 31-3 (10 KOs). Taguchi lost his WBA (Unified), IBF, and Ring Magazine light-flyweight titles. Despite the loss, Taguchi put on a good fight. This fight is the second best performance in Taguchi's career.
On Ryoichi Taguchi defeated Thai boxer Kwanthai Sithmorseng via 8th round TKO. Taguchi was 28 years old with a record of 22-2-1 (9 KOs). Sithmorseng was 30 years old with a record of 47-3-1 (25 KOs). Taguchi successfully defended his WBA light-flyweight title.
On Ryoichi Taguchi defeated Robert Barrera via 9th round TKO. Taguchi was 30 years old with a record of 26-2-2 (12 KOs). Taguchi successfully defended his WBA light-flyweight title.
On Ryoichi Taguchi defeated Juan Jose Landaeta via 11th round RTD. Taguchi was 29 years old with a record of 24-2-1 (11 KOs). Taguchi successfully defended his WBA light-flyweight title.
Ryoichi Taguchi's fight with Venezuelan boxer Carlos Cañizales on ended in a draw. Taguchi was 30 years old with a record of 25-2-2 (11 KOs). Cañizales was 23 years old with an undefeated record of 16-0 (13 KOs). Taguchi successfully defended his WBA light-flyweight title.
On Ryoichi Taguchi lost to fellow Japanese boxer Kosei Tanaka via 12 round unanimous decision. Taguchi was 32 years old with a record of 27-4-2 (12 KOs). Tanaka was 23 years old with an undefeated record of 12-0 (7 KOs). Despite the loss, Taguchi put on a good fight.
On Ryoichi Taguchi defeated Ryo Miyazaki via 12 round unanimous decision. Taguchi was 29 years old with a record of 25-2-1 (11 KOs). Taguchi successfully defended his WBA light-flyweight title.
On Ryoichi Taguchi defeated Luis de la Rosa via 9th round RTD. Taguchi was 29 years old with a record of 23-2-1 (10 KOs). Taguchi successfully defended his WBA light-flyweight title.
On Ryoichi Taguchi defeated Alberto Rossel via 12 round unanimous decision. Taguchi was 28 years old with a record of 21-2-1 (8 KOs). Taguchi won the WBA light-flyweight title — his first world title.