Best fights of Norifumi Yamamoto
Over 14 years as a professional, Norifumi Yamamoto compiled a 18-6 (15) record, fighting across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Norifumi Yamamoto KOs Genki Sudo
On December 31, 2005 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Genki Sudo in a lightweight bout. Yamamoto was 28 years old with a record of 12-1, and Sudo was 27 with a record of 14-3-1. Yamamoto stopped Genki Sudo via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Norifumi Yamamoto KOs Caol Uno
On September 7, 2005 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Caol Uno in a lightweight bout. Yamamoto was 28 years old with a record of 11-1, and Uno was 30 with a record of 18-7-4. Yamamoto stopped Caol Uno via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Norifumi Yamamoto defeats Jeff Curran
On May 9, 2003 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Jeff Curran in a featherweight bout. Yamamoto was 26 years old with a record of 4-1, and Curran was 25 with a record of 16-5-1. Yamamoto won via unanimous decision.
4. Norifumi Yamamoto KOs Tetsuo Katsuta
On September 16, 2002 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Tetsuo Katsuta in a featherweight bout. Yamamoto was 25 years old with a record of 3-1, and Katsuta was 24 with a record of 6-3-1. Yamamoto stopped Tetsuo Katsuta via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Norifumi Yamamoto loses to Masanori Kanehara via unanimous decision
On December 31, 2009 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Masanori Kanehara in a featherweight bout. Yamamoto was 32 years old with a record of 17-2, and Kanehara was 27 with a record of 14-5-5. Yamamoto lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kanehara.
6. Norifumi Yamamoto loses to Joe Warren via split decision
On May 26, 2009 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Joe Warren in a featherweight bout. Yamamoto was 32 years old with a record of 17-1, and Warren was 32 with a record of 1-0. Yamamoto lost via split decision.
7. Norifumi Yamamoto KOs Federico Lopez
On May 29, 2010 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Federico Lopez in a bantamweight bout. Yamamoto was 33 years old with a record of 17-3, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamamoto stopped Federico Lopez via KO in the 1st round.
8. Norifumi Yamamoto KOs István Majoros
On December 31, 2006 Norifumi Yamamoto faced István Majoros in a featherweight bout. Yamamoto was 29 years old with a record of 14-1, and Majoros was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamamoto stopped István Majoros via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Norifumi Yamamoto KOs Jadamba Narantungalag
On October 13, 2004 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Jadamba Narantungalag in a lightweight bout. Yamamoto was 27 years old with a record of 8-1, and Narantungalag was 28 with a record of 0-0. Yamamoto stopped Jadamba Narantungalag via KO in the 1st round.
10. Norifumi Yamamoto submits Tony Valente
On April 7, 2004 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Tony Valente in a lightweight bout. Yamamoto was 27 years old with a record of 6-1, and Valente was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamamoto submitted Tony Valente via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.