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September 11th 1990-Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Joichiro Tatsuyoshi (3-0, 3) vs Shigeru Okabe (16-1, 8) In 1990 Joichiro Tatsuyoshi [辰吉丈一郎] fought in his first title fight, as he challenged Japanese Bantamweight champion Shigeru Okabe [岡部繁], who was looking to make the second defense of the title.
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September 29th 1989-Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka, Japan Joichiro Tatsuyoshi (0-0) vs Sang Myon Choi (5-8-1, 2) September 29th 1989 goes down as a very notable date in Japanese boxing, as it saw the hugely popular Joichiro Tatsuyoshi [辰吉丈一郎] make his debut, facing off against Korean foe Sang Myon Choi. This footage, which was filmed from ringside, is pretty rare and a real treat for fans of Joe July 22nd 1993-Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka, Japan Joichiro Tatsuyoshi (8-1-1, 7) Vs Victor Rabanales (36-11-2, 19) II In 1992 Japanese superstar Joichiro Tatsuyoshi [辰吉丈一郎] suffered his first loss as he was stopped by Mexican fighter Victor Rabanales, who claimed the WBC Bantamweight title with the win. The following year the two men rematched with Tatsuyoshi looking to avenge his defeat and claim the WBC Interim title February 11th 1990-Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan Joichiro Tatsuyoshi (1-0, 1) vs Chuchard Eausampan (7-3, 4) In recent years we've seen Japanese fighters being raced through the ranks but very few have been raced as quickly as Joichiro Tatsuyoshi [辰吉丈一郎], who fought his first 10 round bout in just his second contest as a professional. In the opposite corner to "Joe of Naniwa" was Thailand's Chuchard Eausampan. *On screen graphic has Chuchard listed as 8-4 (5) December 4th 1994-Rainbow Hall, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Yasuei Yakushiji (22-2-1, 16) Vs Joichiro Tatsuyoshi (10-1-1, 8) Some bouts are big, others are bigger. Arguably the biggest all Japanese bout of all time was the 1994 clash between WBC Bantamweight champion Yasuei Yakushiji [薬師寺 保栄] and Interim champion Joichiro Tatsuyoshi [辰吉 丈一郎]. The bout was one that drew a huge purse bid, massive attention in Japan and was regarded as the first "All-Japanese Unification bout", due to it unifying the WBC world and interim titles. It was a bout that still lives on as one of the most significant bouts in the country, more than 20 years later. November 25th 1995-Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Joichiro Tatsuyoshi (11-2-1, 9) vs Geronimo Cardoz (23-7-2, 17) In 1995 American fight fans had two opportunities to see Japan's highly popular Joichiro Tatsuyoshi, the second of which saw Tatsuyoshi battle Geronimo Cardoz. Interestingly another bout on this card saw Hiroyuki Sakamoto beat Jeff Mayweather. March 8th 1998- Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan Joichiro Tatsuyoshi (15-4-1, 12) Vs Jose Rafael Sosa (30-11-5, 20) In November 1997 Japanese star Joichiro Tatsuyoshi [辰吉丈一郎] became a world champion for the second time, with an upset win against Thailand's Sirimongkol Singwancha, in what was the star of a mini revival for the charismatic Tatsuyoshi. In his first defense of the title he won from Sirimongkol, Tatsuyoshi faced Jose Rafael Sosa. March 3rd 1996-Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan Joichiro Tatsuyoshi (12-2-1, 10) Vs Daniel Zaragoza (51-7-3, 26) In 1996 charismatic Japanese fighter Joichiro Tatsuyoshi [辰吉丈一郎] attempted to become a 2-weight world champion as he took on WBC Super Bantamweight champion Daniel Zaragosa. This is the first of two meetings between the two men, with the second taking place 13 months later September 17th 1992-Osaka-Jo Hall, Osaka, Osaka, Japan Joichiro Tatsuyoshi (7-0-1, 6) vs Victor Rabanales (34-10-2, 18) In 1991 Japan's Joichiro Tatsuyoshi [辰吉丈一郎] claimed the WBC Bantamweight title, setting a Japanese speed record by winning the title in his 8th contest. In his first defense of that title Tatsuyoshi took on Mexican veteran Victor Rabanales. February 17th 1991-Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Joichiro Tatsuyoshi (5-0, 5) vs Abraham Torres (12-1, 5) In the 1990's Japanese star Joichiro Tatsuyoshi [辰吉丈一郎] was fast tracked to the top. This early bout, Tatsuyoshi's 6th a professional, saw him fighting in a 10 rounder against WBA Fedelatin champion Abraham Torres, who later went on to fight for the WBA World title. (Note-The video quality here isn't the best) |
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