Best fights of Ikuhisa Minowa
Over 27 years as a professional, Ikuhisa Minowa has compiled a 64-45-8 (54) record, including four title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ikuhisa Minowa submits Gilbert Yvel
On April 3, 2005 Ikuhisa Minowa faced Gilbert Yvel in a light heavyweight bout. Minowa was 29 years old with a record of 27-20-8, and Yvel was 28 with a record of 27-10-1. Minowa was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Yvel was coming off a loss. Minowa submitted Gilbert Yvel via toe hold in the 1st round.
2. Ikuhisa Minowa defeats Yuki Sasaki in their 2nd fight
On November 30, 2002 Ikuhisa Minowa faced Yuki Sasaki in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Minowa was 26 years old with a record of 21-16-8, and Sasaki was 26 with a record of 13-4-1. Minowa was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Sasaki was on a 2-fight winning streak. Minowa won via majority decision.
3. Ikuhisa Minowa defeats Phil Baroni in their 2nd fight
On September 25, 2005 Ikuhisa Minowa faced Phil Baroni in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Minowa was 29 years old with a record of 29-21-8, and Baroni was 29 with a record of 8-5. Minowa was coming off a win and Baroni was on a 3-fight winning streak. Minowa won via unanimous decision.
4. Ikuhisa Minowa loses to Yuki Kondo in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 2, 2017 Ikuhisa Minowa faced Yuki Kondo in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Minowa was 41 years old with a record of 63-41-8, and Kondo was 41 with a record of 59-33-9. Minowa was coming off a win, while Kondo was on a 3-fight losing streak. Minowa lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kondo.
5. Ikuhisa Minowa loses to Kiyoshi Tamura via unanimous decision
On September 7, 2002 Ikuhisa Minowa faced Kiyoshi Tamura in a light heavyweight bout. Minowa was 26 years old with a record of 21-15-8, and Tamura was 32 with a record of 23-10-3. Minowa was coming off a loss and Tamura was on a 5-fight losing streak. Minowa lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tamura.
6. Ikuhisa Minowa loses to Jason DeLucia via unanimous decision
On June 11, 1999 Ikuhisa Minowa faced Jason DeLucia. Minowa was 23 years old with a record of 7-9-5, and DeLucia was 29 with a record of 28-13. DeLucia was on a 3-fight winning streak. Minowa lost via unanimous decision.
7. Ikuhisa Minowa loses to Keiichiro Yamamiya via unanimous decision
On September 24, 2000 Ikuhisa Minowa fought Keiichiro Yamamiya for the vacant 2000 Pancrase Championship Tournament and inaugural Pancrase Light Heavyweight light heavyweight titles. Minowa was 24 years old with a record of 16-11-6, and Yamamiya was 28 with a record of 21-13-5. Minowa was on a 5-fight winning streak and Yamamiya was on a 4-fight winning streak. Minowa lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title.
8. Ikuhisa Minowa submits Bob Sapp
On May 26, 2009 Ikuhisa Minowa faced Bob Sapp in a heavyweight bout. Minowa was 33 years old with a record of 41-30-8, and Sapp was 35 with a record of 10-3. Minowa was coming off a loss, while Sapp was coming off a win. Minowa submitted Bob Sapp via achilles lock in the 1st round.
9. Ikuhisa Minowa loses to Semmy Schilt via unanimous decision
On September 18, 1999 Ikuhisa Minowa faced Semmy Schilt. Minowa was 23 years old with a record of 10-10-5, and Schilt was 25 with a record of 12-9. Minowa was on a 3-fight winning streak and Schilt was on a 2-fight winning streak. Minowa lost via unanimous decision.
10. Ikuhisa Minowa submits Dave Legeno
On February 4, 2006 Ikuhisa Minowa faced Dave Legeno in a welterweight bout. Minowa was 30 years old with a record of 30-23-8, and Legeno was 0 with a record of 0-0. Minowa was on a 2-fight losing streak. Minowa submitted Dave Legeno via achilles lock in the 1st round.