Best fights of Issei Tamura
Over 14 years as a professional, Issei Tamura has compiled a 15-12 (5) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Issei Tamura defeats Naohiro Mizuno
On December 13, 2008 Issei Tamura fought Naohiro Mizuno for the vacant Shooto 2008 Rookie Tournament title. Tamura was 24 years old with a record of 2-0, and Mizuno was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tamura was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Tamura won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Issei Tamura defeats Gustavo Falciroli
On November 23, 2009 Issei Tamura faced Gustavo Falciroli. Tamura was 25 years old with a record of 4-0, and Falciroli was 26 with a record of 9-1-2. Tamura was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Falciroli was on a 6-fight winning streak. Tamura won via unanimous decision.
3. Issei Tamura KOs Katsushi Sugiyama
On September 29, 2019 Issei Tamura faced Katsushi Sugiyama in a featherweight bout. Tamura was 35 years old with a record of 12-10, and Sugiyama was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tamura was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tamura stopped Katsushi Sugiyama via KO in the 1st round.
4. Issei Tamura KOs Yoshinori Horie
On March 11, 2018 Issei Tamura faced Yoshinori Horie in a featherweight bout. Tamura was 33 years old with a record of 11-8, and Horie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tamura was coming off a win. Tamura stopped Yoshinori Horie via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Issei Tamura defeats Takumi Ota
On October 13, 2008 Issei Tamura faced Takumi Ota. Tamura was 24 years old with a record of 1-0, and Ota was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tamura was coming off a win. Tamura won via majority decision.
6. Issei Tamura KOs Zhang Tiequan
On February 26, 2012 Issei Tamura faced Zhang Tiequan in a featherweight bout. Tamura was 27 years old with a record of 6-2, and Tiequan was 33 with a record of 15-2. Both Tamura and Tiequan were coming off a loss. Tamura stopped Zhang Tiequan via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Issei Tamura KOs Juntaro Ushiku
On April 24, 2016 Issei Tamura fought Juntaro Ushiku for the vacant Interim Pancrase featherweight title. Tamura was 32 years old with a record of 9-7, and Ushiku was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tamura was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tamura stopped Juntaro Ushiku via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
8. Issei Tamura KOs Katsuya Toida
On August 6, 2011 Issei Tamura faced Katsuya Toida. Tamura was 27 years old with a record of 5-1, and Toida was 34 with a record of 12-9-3. Tamura was coming off a loss. Tamura stopped Katsuya Toida via KO in the 1st round.
9. Issei Tamura loses to Guy Delumeau via majority decision
On November 5, 2011 Issei Tamura faced Guy Delumeau in a featherweight bout. Tamura was 27 years old with a record of 6-1, and Delumeau was 30 with a record of 14-6-2. Tamura was coming off a win and Delumeau was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tamura lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Delumeau.
10. Issei Tamura defeats Takumi Suzuki
On November 12, 2017 Issei Tamura faced Takumi Suzuki in a featherweight bout. Tamura was 33 years old with a record of 10-8, and Suzuki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tamura was coming off a loss. Tamura won via unanimous decision.