Best fights of Noboru Tahara
Over 8 years as a professional, Noboru Tahara has compiled a 12-7-1 (6) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Noboru Tahara KOs Hiroyuki Abe in their 2nd fight in 40 seconds
On June 30, 2013 Noboru Tahara faced Hiroyuki Abe in a flyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Tahara was 29 years old with a record of 11-6-1, and Abe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tahara was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tahara stopped Hiroyuki Abe via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Noboru Tahara defeats Toshimichi Akagi
On July 4, 2010 Noboru Tahara faced Toshimichi Akagi in a flyweight bout. Tahara was 26 years old with a record of 8-4-1, and Akagi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tahara was coming off a win. Tahara won via majority decision.
3. Noboru Tahara defeats Akinobu Watanabe
On August 25, 2012 Noboru Tahara faced Akinobu Watanabe in a flyweight bout. Tahara was 28 years old with a record of 9-6-1, and Watanabe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tahara was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tahara won via majority decision.
4. Noboru Tahara submits Atsushi Takeuchi
On June 21, 2008 Noboru Tahara faced Atsushi Takeuchi. Tahara was 24 years old with a record of 4-2, and Takeuchi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tahara was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tahara submitted Atsushi Takeuchi via armbar in the 2nd round.
5. Noboru Tahara KOs Katsuya Murofushi
On May 3, 2008 Noboru Tahara faced Katsuya Murofushi. Tahara was 24 years old with a record of 3-2, and Murofushi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tahara was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tahara stopped Katsuya Murofushi via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Noboru Tahara defeats Junji Ito
On October 20, 2007 Noboru Tahara faced Junji Ito in a strawweight bout. Tahara was 24 years old with a record of 1-2, and Ito was 21 with a record of 1-0. Tahara was coming off a loss, while Ito was coming off a win. Tahara won via unanimous decision.
7. Noboru Tahara loses to Mitsuhisa Sunabe via unanimous decision
On September 29, 2013 Noboru Tahara fought Mitsuhisa Sunabe for the Pancrase light flyweight title. Tahara was 30 years old with a record of 12-6-1, and Sunabe was 34 with a record of 19-7-4. Tahara was on a 3-fight winning streak and Sunabe was on a 6-fight winning streak. Tahara lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Sunabe.
8. Noboru Tahara defeats Takuya Eizumi
On February 3, 2013 Noboru Tahara faced Takuya Eizumi in a flyweight bout. Tahara was 29 years old with a record of 10-6-1, and Eizumi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tahara was coming off a win. Tahara won via unanimous decision.
9. Noboru Tahara defeats Jesse Taitano
On August 9, 2009 Noboru Tahara faced Jesse Taitano. Tahara was 25 years old with a record of 6-3-1, and Taitano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tahara was coming off a win. Tahara won via unanimous decision.
10. Noboru Tahara defeats Takehiro Ishii
On February 23, 2008 Noboru Tahara faced Takehiro Ishii. Tahara was 24 years old with a record of 2-2, and Ishii was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tahara was coming off a win. Tahara won via unanimous decision.