Kai Ishizawa

Masataka Taniguchi Stops Kai Ishizawa In 11th Round, Retains WBO Title In Tokyo

Masataka Taniguchi thoroughly enjoyed his repeat win over Kai Ishizawa.  The first successful defense of the WBO strawweight title is in the book for Taniguchi, who stopped Ishizawa in the eleventh round of their main event Friday evening (local t...

Kai Ishizawa Misses Weight, WBO Title Only At Stake For Masataka Taniguchi In Tokyo

Kai Ishizawa still has the chance to avenge his lone career defeat. It won’t any longer come with a major title at stake. The first time challenger from Sagamihara, Japan faces disciplinary action but at least still has a fight to look forward to aft...

Masataka Taniguchi First WBO Title Defense Set, April 22 Rematch With Kai Ishizawa In Tokyo

Masataka Taniguchi will return to a familiar venue in a new role versus an old foe. A press conference held Tuesday in Yokohama, Japan revealed plans for Taniguchi’s first defense of the WBO strawweight title. It will come in a rematch with countryma...