Best fights of Yuya Shirai
Over 12 years as a professional, Yuya Shirai has compiled a 26-14-2 (10) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Yuya Shirai defeats Taisuke Okuno
On December 17, 2011 Yuya Shirai defended his DEEP welterweight title against Taisuke Okuno. Shirai was 31 years old with a record of 21-10-1, and Okuno was 34 with a record of 11-5-2. Both Shirai and Okuno were coming off a win. Shirai won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Yuya Shirai defeats Seichi Ikemoto
On January 24, 2010 Yuya Shirai fought Seichi Ikemoto for the Deep welterweight title. Shirai was 29 years old with a record of 17-8-1, and Ikemoto was 34 with a record of 18-16-5. Shirai was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Ikemoto was on a 2-fight losing streak. Shirai won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
3. Yuya Shirai defeats Shigetoshi Iwase in their 2nd fight
On October 24, 2010 Yuya Shirai defended his DEEP welterweight title against Shigetoshi Iwase. It was their second meeting. Shirai was 30 years old with a record of 19-8-1, and Iwase was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shirai was on a 4-fight winning streak. Shirai won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Yuya Shirai loses to Riki Fukuda via split decision
On May 19, 2008 Yuya Shirai faced Riki Fukuda in a middleweight bout. Shirai was 28 years old with a record of 12-5-1, and Fukuda was 27 with a record of 9-3. Shirai was on a 3-fight winning streak and Fukuda was coming off a win. Shirai lost via split decision.
5. Yuya Shirai draws with Akihiro Murayama
On October 20, 2013 Yuya Shirai faced Akihiro Murayama in a welterweight bout. Shirai was 33 years old with a record of 23-13-1, and Murayama was 33 with a record of 14-5-8. Shirai was coming off a loss, while Murayama was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
6. Yuya Shirai loses to Yuki Sasaki via unanimous decision
On November 26, 2004 Yuya Shirai faced Yuki Sasaki. Shirai was 24 years old with a record of 5-0-1, and Sasaki was 28 with a record of 16-10-1. Shirai was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Sasaki was coming off a win. Shirai lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sasaki.
7. Yuya Shirai loses to Dan Hornbuckle via unanimous decision
On April 26, 2013 Yuya Shirai defended his DEEP welterweight title against Dan Hornbuckle. Shirai was 33 years old with a record of 23-12-1, and Hornbuckle was 32 with a record of 23-5. Both Shirai and Hornbuckle were coming off a win. Shirai lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Hornbuckle.
8. Yuya Shirai KOs Gael Grimaud
On August 15, 2009 Yuya Shirai faced Gael Grimaud in a welterweight bout. Shirai was 29 years old with a record of 15-8-1, and Grimaud was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shirai was coming off a loss. Shirai stopped Gael Grimaud via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Yuya Shirai submits Rafael Rodriguez
On October 29, 2008 Yuya Shirai faced Rafael Rodriguez. Shirai was 28 years old with a record of 12-7-1, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shirai was on a 2-fight losing streak. Shirai submitted Rafael Rodriguez via kimura in the 1st round.
10. Yuya Shirai submits Hiroshi Takahashi
On September 23, 2015 Yuya Shirai faced Hiroshi Takahashi in a welterweight bout. Shirai was 35 years old with a record of 24-14-2, and Takahashi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shirai was coming off a loss. Shirai submitted Hiroshi Takahashi via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.