Best fights of Kiyoshi Tamura
Over 13 years as a professional, Kiyoshi Tamura has compiled a 32-13-3 (23) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Kiyoshi Tamura defeats Jeremy Horn
On May 26, 2000 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Jeremy Horn in a light heavyweight bout. Tamura was 30 years old with a record of 20-5-3, and Horn was 24 with a record of 39-6-4. Tamura was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Horn was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tamura won via unanimous decision.
2. Kiyoshi Tamura defeats Pat Miletich
On August 23, 2000 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Pat Miletich in a welterweight bout. Tamura was 30 years old with a record of 21-5-3, and Miletich was 32 with a record of 26-3-2. Both Tamura and Miletich were coming off a win. Tamura won via majority decision.
3. Kiyoshi Tamura defeats Dave Menne
On December 22, 1999 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Dave Menne in a heavyweight bout. Tamura was 30 years old with a record of 17-3-3, and Menne was 25 with a record of 23-4-1. Tamura was coming off a win and Menne was on a 14-fight winning streak. Tamura won via unanimous decision.
4. Kiyoshi Tamura KOs Ikuhisa Minowa in their 2nd fight
On December 31, 2006 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Ikuhisa Minowa in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Tamura was 37 years old with a record of 28-12-3, and Minowa was 30 with a record of 35-24-8. Tamura was coming off a loss, while Minowa was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tamura stopped Ikuhisa Minowa via KO in the 1st round.
5. Kiyoshi Tamura defeats Renzo Gracie
On February 26, 2000 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Renzo Gracie. Tamura was 30 years old with a record of 19-3-3, and Gracie was 32 with a record of 9-0-1. Tamura was on a 3-fight winning streak and Gracie was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Tamura won via unanimous decision.