Best fights of Tsuyoshi Kosaka

Over 27 years as a professional, Tsuyoshi Kosaka has compiled a 30-21-2 (19) record, including two title fights. Here are his best fights.

1. 1. Tsuyoshi Kosaka draws with Kiyoshi Tamura in their 2nd fight

   On June 27, 1998 Tsuyoshi Kosaka faced Kiyoshi Tamura. It was their second meeting. Kosaka was 28 years old with a record of 14-5, and Tamura was 28 with a record of 12-3. Kosaka was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Tamura was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.

2. 2. Tsuyoshi Kosaka defeats Ron Waterman

   On November 7, 2004 Tsuyoshi Kosaka fought Ron Waterman for the vacant Pancrase Super heavyweight title. Kosaka was 34 years old with a record of 25-15-2, and Waterman was 38 with a record of 12-2-2. Both Kosaka and Waterman were on a 2-fight winning streak. Kosaka won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.

3. 3. Tsuyoshi Kosaka draws with Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira

   On August 23, 2000 Tsuyoshi Kosaka faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. Kosaka was 30 years old with a record of 20-10-1, and Nogueira was 24 with a record of 6-1. Kosaka was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Nogueira was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.

4. 4. Tsuyoshi Kosaka KOs Mikhail Ilyukhin in their 2nd fight

   On December 22, 2000 Tsuyoshi Kosaka faced Mikhail Ilyukhin in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Kosaka was 30 years old with a record of 20-10-2, and Ilyukhin was 34 with a record of 24-9. Ilyukhin was on a 4-fight winning streak. Kosaka stopped Mikhail Ilyukhin via KO in the 2nd round.