Best fights of Jutaro Nakao
Over 23 years as a professional, Jutaro Nakao has compiled a 26-20-4 (21) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jutaro Nakao draws with Kiuma Kunioku
On July 8, 2007 Jutaro Nakao faced Kiuma Kunioku in a welterweight bout. Nakao was 36 years old with a record of 20-12-3, and Kunioku was 30 with a record of 31-22-7. Both Nakao and Kunioku were on a 2-fight losing streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
2. Jutaro Nakao KOs Yuki Kondo
On December 24, 2017 Jutaro Nakao faced Yuki Kondo in a welterweight bout. Nakao was 47 years old with a record of 25-19-4, and Kondo was 42 with a record of 60-33-9. Nakao was coming off a loss, while Kondo was coming off a win. Nakao stopped Yuki Kondo via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Jutaro Nakao chokes out Pat Miletich
On February 2, 1999 Jutaro Nakao faced Pat Miletich in a welterweight bout. Nakao was 28 years old with a record of 6-3-1, and Miletich was 30 with a record of 22-1-2. Nakao was coming off a win and Miletich was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nakao submitted Pat Miletich via choke-out in the 1st round.
4. Jutaro Nakao defeats Seichi Ikemoto
On March 4, 2006 Jutaro Nakao defended his Deep Title welterweight title against Seichi Ikemoto. Nakao was 35 years old with a record of 18-10-3, and Ikemoto was 30 with a record of 13-11-4. Ikemoto was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nakao won via majority decision. Defended the title.
5. Jutaro Nakao draws with Steve Berger
On November 18, 2000 Jutaro Nakao faced Steve Berger in a lightweight bout. Nakao was 29 years old with a record of 8-7-1, and Berger was 27 with a record of 10-4-1. Nakao was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Berger was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
6. Jutaro Nakao KOs Daisuke Nakamura
On October 30, 2004 Jutaro Nakao fought Daisuke Nakamura for the vacant Deep welterweight title. Nakao was 33 years old with a record of 16-9-2, and Nakamura was 24 with a record of 8-5. Both Nakao and Nakamura were on a 2-fight winning streak. Nakao stopped Daisuke Nakamura via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
7. Jutaro Nakao draws with Akihiro Gono
On June 25, 1997 Jutaro Nakao faced Akihiro Gono. Nakao was 26 years old with a record of 2-2, and Gono was 22 with a record of 6-5. Nakao was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Gono was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
8. Jutaro Nakao loses to Ryo Chonan via unanimous decision
On August 23, 2009 Jutaro Nakao faced Ryo Chonan in a lightweight bout. Nakao was 38 years old with a record of 22-14-4, and Chonan was 32 with a record of 15-10. Nakao was coming off a loss and Chonan was on a 2-fight losing streak. Nakao lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Chonan.
9. Jutaro Nakao loses to Satoru Kitaoka via unanimous decision
On April 22, 2011 Jutaro Nakao faced Satoru Kitaoka in a lightweight bout. Nakao was 40 years old with a record of 23-15-4, and Kitaoka was 31 with a record of 27-10-9. Nakao was coming off a win and Kitaoka was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nakao lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kitaoka.
10. Jutaro Nakao submits Takuya Wada
On December 16, 2001 Jutaro Nakao faced Takuya Wada in a lightweight bout. Nakao was 31 years old with a record of 11-7-2, and Wada was 23 with a record of 8-0-2. Nakao was on a 3-fight winning streak and Wada was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Nakao submitted Takuya Wada via triangle choke in the 1st round.