Junichi Sawayashiki Explained

Junichi Sawayashiki
Native Name:澤屋敷純一
Native Name Lang:jp
Birth Name:Junichi Sawayashiki
Nationality:Japanese
Birth Date:September 13, 1984
Birth Place:Tokyo, Japan
Weight:101.5kg (223.8lb)
Weight Class:Heavyweight
Style:Judo, kickboxing
Team:Team Dragon
Years Active:2004–2009
Kickbox Win:15
Kickbox Kowin:10
Kickbox Loss:8
Kickbox Koloss:5

is a Japanese heavyweight kickboxer from Tokyo, currently competing in K-1.[1]

Biography

Sawayashiki, at only 19 years old, turned pro in 2004 and started fighting for R.I.S.E. kickboxing promotion in Japan. He made his K-1 debut on December 2, 2006, at the K-1 WGP 2006 Final undercard, against Mitsugu Noda, winning the fight by split decision.[2]

On his next fight in Yokohama he stunned the K-1 world by a convincing victory over French kickboxing legend Jerome Le Banner.[2]

After three consecutive wins at Yokohama, Hawaii and Amsterdam Sawayashiki earned himself a wildcard entry to the K-1 Final Elimination against the K-1 Asia winner Yusuke Fujimoto. After having his nose broken in the first round, Sawayashiki fought on and knocked down Fujimoto three times in the third round before referee stopped the fight.

His next fight was at the K-1 World GP 2007 Final against 3-Time World Champion, Peter Aerts. He suffered his first K-1 loss by first round Knockout after taking a tremendous right punch to the face. Sawayashiki's career went downhill from there, losing 4 more straight fights in a row, 3 KO losses to Musashi, Cătălin Moroșanu and Glaube Feitosa plus a punishing three round fight against Jerome Lebanner in the 2008 Final 16. Many now consider Sawayashiki's career short lived and likely over.[2]

Titles

Kickboxing record

15 Wins (10 (T)KO's, 5 decisions), 8 Losses
DateResultOpponentEventMethodRoundTime
03/28/2009 Loss Glaube FeitosaK-1 World GP 2009 in Yokohama, Yokohama, JapanKO (Left Straight Punch)20:48
09/27/2008 Loss Jérôme Le BannerK-1 World GP 2008 Final 16, Seoul, KoreaDecision33:00
07/13/2008 Loss Cătălin MoroșanuK-1 World GP 2008 in Taipei, Taipei City, TaiwanKO (Left hook)12:04
04/13/2008 Loss MusashiK-1 World GP 2008 in Yokohama, JapanKO (Left straight punch)22:16
12/08/2007 Loss Peter AertsK-1 World GP 2007 Final, JapanKO (Right Cross)11:29
09/29/2007 Win Yusuke FujimotoK-1 World GP 2007 Final Elimination, KoreaTKO (Referee stoppage)21:38
06/23/2007 Win Nicolas VermontK-1 World GP 2007 in Amsterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Referee stoppage)21:05
04/28/2007 Win Randy KimK-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hawaii, USAKO (Punches)22:52
03/04/2007 Win Jérôme Le BannerK-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Yokohama, JapanUnanimous Decision33:00
12/02/2006 Win Mitsugu NodaK-1 World GP 2006 Final, JapanSplit Decision33:00
07/30/2006 Win Tatsunori MomoseR.I.S.E. XXVIII, JapanKO22:46
05/17/2006 Win Nobutaka BabaGO! GOJ-NET '06 ~Invading the DRAGON~, JapanTKO (Doctor stoppage)30:31
03/26/2006 Loss YukiR.I.S.E. G-Bazooka Tournament '06, JapanKO11:21
01/29/2006 Win Koji InaR.I.S.E. XXII, JapanUnanimous Decision33:00
11/27/2005 Win Yasunari HasegawaR.I.S.E. XX, JapanKO21:26
09/21/2005 Win Takehiro IkedaGO! GOJ-NET '05 ~Sky High~, JapanKO11:47
08/28/2005 Win Atsushi SatoR.I.S.E. XVIII, JapanTKO12:27
06/19/2005 Loss Fabiano AokiR.I.S.E. G-Bazooka Tournament '05, JapanUnanimous Decision33:00
01/30/2005 Win Masanobu YamanakaR.I.S.E. XII, JapanKO31:56
10/31/2004 Loss Will RivaR.I.S.E. X, JapanUnanimous Decision33:00
07/04/2004 Win IkedaR.I.S.E. The Low of The Ring, JapanUnanimous Decision23:00
04/29/2004 Win Mitsunori TanimuraR.I.S.E. VII, JapanMajority Decision33:00
02/11/2004 Win Ray OkamotoR.I.S.E. VI, JapanKO31:08

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: K-1 World GP - Press Conference. Di Pietro. Monty. www.k-1.co.jp. 2007-11-30.
  2. Web site: In with the Old and the New at the K-1 Final Elimination . Di Pietro . Monty . www.k-1.co.jp . 2007-11-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071107035308/http://www.prokarateweekly.com/press/092907k1.htm . 2007-11-07 . dead .