Best fights of Takafumi Otsuka
Over 15 years as a professional, Takafumi Otsuka has compiled a 29-19-2 (10) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Takafumi Otsuka defeats Kenji Osawa in their 2nd fight
On April 29, 2014 Takafumi Otsuka fought Kenji Osawa for the vacant DEEP bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Otsuka was 27 years old with a record of 16-12-1, and Osawa was 37 with a record of 20-10-2. Otsuka was coming off a win and Osawa was on a 3-fight winning streak. Otsuka won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Takafumi Otsuka defeats Dokonjonosuke Mishima
On August 23, 2009 Takafumi Otsuka fought Dokonjonosuke Mishima for the DEEP featherweight title. Otsuka was 23 years old with a record of 8-4-1, and Mishima was 37 with a record of 20-6-2. Otsuka was coming off a loss, while Mishima was on a 2-fight winning streak. Otsuka won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
3. Takafumi Otsuka defeats Hiroshi Nakamura
On June 24, 2011 Takafumi Otsuka fought Hiroshi Nakamura for the vacant DEEP bantamweight title. Otsuka was 24 years old with a record of 11-8-1, and Nakamura was 30 with a record of 12-4-4. Otsuka was coming off a loss, while Nakamura was on a 3-fight winning streak. Otsuka won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.