Akira Kikuchi losses
Over 6 years as a professional, Akira Kikuchi has compiled a 16-4 (12) record, including three title fights. He has four losses against three different opponents, two of them in title fights.
4. Akira Kikuchi loses to Yoshiyuki Yoshida via KO
On September 8, 2007 Akira Kikuchi faced Yoshiyuki Yoshida in a welterweight bout. Kikuchi was 29 years old with a record of 16-3, and Yoshida was 33 with a record of 7-2. Kikuchi was on a 2-fight winning streak and Yoshida was on a 6-fight winning streak. Yoshida stopped Kikuchi via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Akira Kikuchi loses to Shinya Aoki in their 2nd fight via split decision
On February 17, 2007 Akira Kikuchi fought Shinya Aoki for the Shooto welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Kikuchi was 28 years old with a record of 14-2, and Aoki was 23 with a record of 11-2. Kikuchi was coming off a win and Aoki was on a 6-fight winning streak. Kikuchi lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Aoki.
2. Akira Kikuchi loses to Shinya Aoki via unanimous decision
On February 17, 2006 Akira Kikuchi defended his Shooto welterweight title against Shinya Aoki. Kikuchi was 27 years old with a record of 13-1, and Aoki was 22 with a record of 6-2. Kikuchi was on a 7-fight winning streak and Aoki was coming off a win. Kikuchi lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Aoki.
1. Akira Kikuchi loses to Jake Shields via unanimous decision
On August 10, 2003 Akira Kikuchi faced Jake Shields in a welterweight bout. Kikuchi was 25 years old with a record of 6-0, and Shields was 24 with a record of 9-3. Kikuchi was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Shields was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kikuchi lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Shields.