Best fights of Kazuo Takahashi
Over 25 years as a professional, Kazuo Takahashi has compiled a 30-27-3 (20) record, including four title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kazuo Takahashi KOs Tsuyoshi Ozawa
On July 27, 2003 Kazuo Takahashi defended his Pancrase heavyweight title against Tsuyoshi Ozawa. Takahashi was 34 years old with a record of 25-15-3, and Ozawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Takahashi was on a 7-fight winning streak. Takahashi stopped Tsuyoshi Ozawa via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Kazuo Takahashi defeats Ryūshi Yanagisawa
On July 22, 1996 Kazuo Takahashi faced Ryūshi Yanagisawa. Takahashi was 27 years old with a record of 7-6-1, and Yanagisawa was 24 with a record of 10-9-1. Yanagisawa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Takahashi won via unanimous decision.
3. Kazuo Takahashi loses to Ken Shamrock via unanimous decision
On January 28, 1996 Kazuo Takahashi faced Ken Shamrock. Takahashi was 26 years old with a record of 6-3, and Shamrock was 31 with a record of 20-4-2. Takahashi was on a 2-fight winning streak and Shamrock was coming off a win. Takahashi lost via unanimous decision.
4. Kazuo Takahashi draws with Manabu Yamada
On June 25, 1996 Kazuo Takahashi faced Manabu Yamada in a middleweight bout. Takahashi was 27 years old with a record of 7-6, and Yamada was 27 with a record of 18-11-2. Takahashi was coming off a win, while Yamada was on a 2-fight losing streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
5. Kazuo Takahashi KOs Minoru Suzuki
On September 14, 1998 Kazuo Takahashi faced Minoru Suzuki in a heavyweight bout. Takahashi was 29 years old with a record of 13-13-2, and Suzuki was 30 with a record of 25-15. Suzuki was coming off a loss. Takahashi stopped Minoru Suzuki via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Kazuo Takahashi KOs Katsuhisa Fujii
On December 1, 2001 Kazuo Takahashi fought Katsuhisa Fujii for the vacant Pancrase heavyweight title. Takahashi was 32 years old with a record of 23-15-3, and Fujii was 29 with a record of 5-6-1. Takahashi was on a 5-fight winning streak and Fujii was on a 2-fight winning streak. Takahashi stopped Katsuhisa Fujii via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Kazuo Takahashi chokes out Katsuomi Inagaki in their 3rd fight
On August 25, 2001 Kazuo Takahashi faced Katsuomi Inagaki in a heavyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Takahashi was 32 years old with a record of 20-15-3, and Inagaki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Takahashi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Takahashi submitted Katsuomi Inagaki via choke-out in the 1st round.
8. Kazuo Takahashi KOs David Frendin in 26 seconds
On June 26, 2001 Kazuo Takahashi faced David Frendin in a heavyweight bout. Takahashi was 32 years old with a record of 19-15-3, and Frendin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Takahashi was coming off a win. Takahashi stopped David Frendin via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Kazuo Takahashi submits John Cronk
On December 18, 1999 Kazuo Takahashi faced John Cronk in a heavyweight bout. Takahashi was 30 years old with a record of 16-13-3, and Cronk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Takahashi was coming off a win. Takahashi submitted John Cronk via elbows and headbutts in the 1st round.
10. Kazuo Takahashi submits Osami Shibuya in their 3rd fight
On September 18, 1999 Kazuo Takahashi faced Osami Shibuya in a heavyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Takahashi was 30 years old with a record of 15-13-3, and Shibuya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Takahashi submitted Osami Shibuya via guillotine choke in the 1st round.