Best fights of Daijiro Matsui
Over 23 years as a professional, Daijiro Matsui has compiled a 16-31-7 (4) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Daijiro Matsui loses to Yuki Kondo via unanimous decision
On August 27, 2006 Daijiro Matsui fought Yuki Kondo for the Pancrase light heavyweight title. Matsui was 33 years old with a record of 8-14-4, and Kondo was 31 with a record of 44-18-5. Matsui was coming off a loss and Kondo was on a 2-fight losing streak. Matsui lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Kondo.
2. Daijiro Matsui draws with Elvis Sinosic
On July 10, 2005 Daijiro Matsui faced Elvis Sinosic in a light heavyweight bout. Matsui was 32 years old with a record of 6-13-2, and Sinosic was 34 with a record of 5-7-1. Matsui was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Sinosic was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
3. Daijiro Matsui draws with Sanae Kikuta
On October 11, 1998 Daijiro Matsui faced Sanae Kikuta in a heavyweight bout. Matsui was 25 years old with a record of 0-0-1, and Kikuta was 27 with a record of 7-2. Kikuta was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Daijiro Matsui draws with Akira Shoji
On June 24, 1998 Daijiro Matsui faced Akira Shoji. Matsui was 25 years old with a record of 0-0, and Shoji was 24 with a record of 2-1-2. Shoji was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
5. Daijiro Matsui draws with Alex Reid
On December 3, 2005 Daijiro Matsui faced Alex Reid in a middleweight bout. Matsui was 32 years old with a record of 7-13-3, and Reid was 30 with a record of 8-2. Both Matsui and Reid were coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.