Best fights of Akihiro Gono
Over 29 years as a professional, Akihiro Gono has compiled a 37-24-8 (16) record, fighting across four weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Akihiro Gono loses to Yuki Kondo via KO
On December 1, 2001 Akihiro Gono faced Yuki Kondo in a heavyweight bout. Gono was 27 years old with a record of 13-8-5, and Kondo was 26 with a record of 31-11-3. Gono was coming off a win, while Kondo was on a 2-fight losing streak. Kondo stopped Gono via TKO in the 3rd round.
2. Akihiro Gono KOs Keiichiro Yamamiya in their 2nd fight
On December 21, 2002 Akihiro Gono faced Keiichiro Yamamiya in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Gono was 28 years old with a record of 14-9-6, and Yamamiya was 30 with a record of 29-16-5. Yamamiya was on a 4-fight winning streak. Gono stopped Keiichiro Yamamiya via TKO in the 3rd round.
3. Akihiro Gono defeats Yuki Kondo in their 2nd fight
On December 31, 2006 Akihiro Gono faced Yuki Kondo in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Gono was 32 years old with a record of 27-12-7, and Kondo was 31 with a record of 46-18-6. Gono was coming off a loss, while Kondo was coming off a win. Gono won via split decision.
4. Akihiro Gono submits Hayato Sakurai
On December 31, 2009 Akihiro Gono faced Hayato Sakurai in a welterweight bout. Gono was 35 years old with a record of 30-15-7, and Sakurai was 34 with a record of 35-9-2. Gono was coming off a win, while Sakurai was coming off a loss. Gono submitted Hayato Sakurai via armbar in the 2nd round.
5. Akihiro Gono defeats Keiichiro Yamamiya
On October 30, 2001 Akihiro Gono faced Keiichiro Yamamiya in a light heavyweight bout. Gono was 27 years old with a record of 12-8-5, and Yamamiya was 29 with a record of 25-14-5. Yamamiya was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gono won via unanimous decision.