Best fights of Takeshi Inoue
Over 16 years as a professional, Takeshi Inoue has compiled a 24-13 (15) record, including seven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Takeshi Inoue KOs Caol Uno
On September 24, 2011 Takeshi Inoue faced Caol Uno in a featherweight bout. Inoue was 31 years old with a record of 3-8, and Uno was 36 with a record of 26-14-5. Inoue was on a 5-fight losing streak, while Uno was coming off a win. Inoue stopped Caol Uno via KO in the 1st round.
2. Takeshi Inoue defeats Hideki Kadowaki
On November 29, 2008 Takeshi Inoue fought Hideki Kadowaki for the Shooto lightweight title. Inoue was 28 years old with a record of 9-10, and Kadowaki was 32 with a record of 13-7-2. Inoue was on a 3-fight winning streak and Kadowaki was on a 2-fight winning streak. Inoue won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
3. Takeshi Inoue defeats Katsuya Toida
On November 8, 2007 Takeshi Inoue fought Katsuya Toida for the vacant Shooto Pacific Rim lightweight title. Inoue was 27 years old with a record of 10-11, and Toida was 30 with a record of 10-6-3. Inoue was coming off a loss, while Toida was coming off a win. Inoue won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Takeshi Inoue KOs Antonio Carvalho in their 2nd fight
On May 12, 2006 Takeshi Inoue fought Antonio Carvalho for the vacant Shooto and Shooto lightweight titles. It was their second meeting. Inoue was 26 years old with a record of 15-12, and Carvalho was 26 with a record of 9-1. Inoue was on a 3-fight winning streak and Carvalho was coming off a win. Inoue stopped Antonio Carvalho via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.