Best fights of Yuji Sakuragi
Over 15 years as a professional, Yuji Sakuragi has compiled a 16-24-2 (14) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Yuji Sakuragi KOs Sanae Kikuta in 35 seconds
On October 27, 2012 Yuji Sakuragi faced Sanae Kikuta in a light heavyweight bout. Sakuragi was 35 years old with a record of 13-19-2, and Kikuta was 41 with a record of 30-7-3. Sakuragi was coming off a win and Kikuta was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sakuragi stopped Sanae Kikuta via KO in the 1st round.
2. Yuji Sakuragi draws with Ryo Kawamura in their 2nd fight
On December 5, 2010 Yuji Sakuragi fought Ryo Kawamura for the Pancrase light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Sakuragi was 33 years old with a record of 12-17-1, and Kawamura was 29 with a record of 12-6-2. Both Sakuragi and Kawamura were coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
3. Yuji Sakuragi loses to Yuki Kondo via unanimous decision
On October 14, 2007 Yuji Sakuragi faced Yuki Kondo in a heavyweight bout. Sakuragi was 30 years old with a record of 8-9, and Kondo was 32 with a record of 46-20-6. Both Sakuragi and Kondo were on a 2-fight losing streak. Sakuragi lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kondo.
4. Yuji Sakuragi KOs Ryo Kawamura
On September 5, 2010 Yuji Sakuragi faced Ryo Kawamura in a light heavyweight bout. Sakuragi was 33 years old with a record of 11-16-1, and Kawamura was 29 with a record of 12-5-2. Sakuragi was coming off a loss, while Kawamura was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sakuragi stopped Ryo Kawamura via TKO in the 1st round.