Best fights of Akira Shoji
Over 14 years as a professional, Akira Shoji has compiled a 14-17-5 (7) record. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Akira Shoji draws with Ryūshi Yanagisawa
On September 18, 1999 Akira Shoji faced Ryūshi Yanagisawa. Shoji was 25 years old with a record of 5-2-4, and Yanagisawa was 27 with a record of 22-16-8. Shoji was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Yanagisawa was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
2. Akira Shoji defeats Guy Mezger
On July 4, 1999 Akira Shoji faced Guy Mezger in a lightweight bout. Shoji was 25 years old with a record of 3-2-4, and Mezger was 31 with a record of 22-7-2. Both Shoji and Mezger were coming off a loss. Shoji won via split decision.
3. Akira Shoji loses to Jeremy Horn via unanimous decision
On December 23, 2001 Akira Shoji faced Jeremy Horn in a light heavyweight bout. Shoji was 27 years old with a record of 8-6-5, and Horn was 26 with a record of 51-11-4. Shoji was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Horn was coming off a win. Shoji lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Horn.
4. Akira Shoji loses to Paulo Filho in their 2nd fight via split decision
On July 19, 2004 Akira Shoji faced Paulo Filho. It was their second meeting. Shoji was 30 years old with a record of 12-10-5, and Filho was 26 with a record of 7-0. Shoji was coming off a win and Filho was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Shoji lost via split decision.
5. Akira Shoji submits Herman Renting
On October 31, 2000 Akira Shoji faced Herman Renting. Shoji was 26 years old with a record of 7-3-5, and Renting was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shoji was coming off a win. Shoji submitted Herman Renting via armbar in the 1st round.
6. Akira Shoji KOs Yukio Kawabe in 18 seconds
On May 23, 2004 Akira Shoji faced Yukio Kawabe. Shoji was 30 years old with a record of 11-10-5, and Kawabe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shoji was on a 2-fight losing streak. Shoji stopped Yukio Kawabe via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Akira Shoji submits John Renken
On June 4, 2000 Akira Shoji faced John Renken. Shoji was 26 years old with a record of 6-3-5, and Renken was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shoji was coming off a loss. Shoji submitted John Renken via armbar in the 1st round.
8. Akira Shoji loses to Kazuo Misaki in their 2nd fight via KO
On April 22, 2011 Akira Shoji faced Kazuo Misaki in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Shoji was 37 years old with a record of 14-16-5, and Misaki was 34 with a record of 23-11-2. Shoji was coming off a loss, while Misaki was coming off a win. Misaki stopped Shoji via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Akira Shoji submits David Roberts
On May 17, 2002 Akira Shoji faced David Roberts. Shoji was 28 years old with a record of 8-7-5, and Roberts was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shoji was on a 4-fight losing streak. Shoji submitted David Roberts via armbar in the 2nd round.
10. Akira Shoji defeats Carlos Toyota
On November 19, 2006 Akira Shoji faced Carlos Toyota. Shoji was 32 years old with a record of 13-15-5, and Toyota was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shoji was coming off a loss. Shoji won via majority decision.