Best fights of Hiroyuki Takaya
Over 15 years as a professional, Hiroyuki Takaya has compiled a 23-14-2 (15) record, including three title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Hiroyuki Takaya draws with Toby Imada
On November 16, 2013 Hiroyuki Takaya faced Toby Imada in a featherweight bout. Takaya was 36 years old with a record of 17-11-1, and Imada was 35 with a record of 30-18. Both Takaya and Imada were on a 2-fight losing streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
2. Hiroyuki Takaya draws with João Roque
On January 24, 2004 Hiroyuki Takaya faced João Roque. Takaya was 26 years old with a record of 3-0, and Roque was 32 with a record of 7-1-3. Takaya was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Roque was on a 6-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
3. Hiroyuki Takaya KOs Joachim Hansen
On May 29, 2010 Hiroyuki Takaya faced Joachim Hansen in a featherweight bout. Takaya was 32 years old with a record of 12-8-1, and Hansen was 31 with a record of 19-9-1. Both Takaya and Hansen were on a 2-fight losing streak. Takaya stopped Joachim Hansen via KO in the 1st round.
4. Hiroyuki Takaya defeats Bibiano Fernandes
On December 31, 2010 Hiroyuki Takaya fought Bibiano Fernandes for the DREAM featherweight title. Takaya was 33 years old with a record of 14-8-1, and Fernandes was 30 with a record of 8-2. Takaya was on a 2-fight winning streak and Fernandes was on a 7-fight winning streak. Takaya won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
5. Hiroyuki Takaya KOs Yoshiro Maeda
On May 26, 2009 Hiroyuki Takaya faced Yoshiro Maeda in a featherweight bout. Takaya was 31 years old with a record of 10-6-1, and Maeda was 27 with a record of 24-6-2. Both Takaya and Maeda were coming off a win. Takaya stopped Yoshiro Maeda via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Hiroyuki Takaya defeats Kazuyuki Miyata
On July 16, 2011 Hiroyuki Takaya defended his DREAM featherweight title against Kazuyuki Miyata. Takaya was 34 years old with a record of 15-9-1, and Miyata was 35 with a record of 11-7. Takaya was coming off a loss, while Miyata was on a 6-fight winning streak. Takaya won via split decision. Defended the title.
7. Hiroyuki Takaya KOs Hatsu Hioki in their 2nd fight
On October 8, 2017 Hiroyuki Takaya faced Hatsu Hioki in a featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Takaya was 40 years old with a record of 21-14-2, and Hioki was 34 with a record of 29-10-2. Takaya was on a 3-fight losing streak and Hioki was coming off a loss. Takaya stopped Hatsu Hioki via KO in the 1st round.
8. Hiroyuki Takaya defeats Daiki Hata
On December 29, 2015 Hiroyuki Takaya faced Daiki Hata in a featherweight bout. Takaya was 38 years old with a record of 20-11-2, and Hata was 33 with a record of 17-9-7. Takaya was on a 3-fight winning streak and Hata was on a 4-fight winning streak. Takaya won via unanimous decision.
9. Hiroyuki Takaya KOs Guy Delumeau
On April 26, 2015 Hiroyuki Takaya faced Guy Delumeau in a featherweight bout. Takaya was 37 years old with a record of 19-11-2, and Delumeau was 33 with a record of 20-9-3. Both Takaya and Delumeau were on a 2-fight winning streak. Takaya stopped Guy Delumeau via TKO in the 3rd round.