Junichi Sawayashiki
Junichi Sawayashiki (澤屋敷 純一, Sawayashiki Jun'ichi, born September 13, 1984) is a Japanese heavyweight kickboxer from Tokyo, currently competing in K-1.[1]
| Junichi Sawayashiki | |
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| Born | Junichi Sawayashiki September 13, 1984 Tokyo, Japan |
| Native name | 澤屋敷純一 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 101.5 kg (224 lb; 15.98 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Style | Judo, kickboxing |
| Team | Team Dragon |
| Years active | 2004–2009 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| Losses | 8 |
| By knockout | 5 |
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, Catalin Morosanu 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
- 2006 3rd J-NETWORK Heavyweight champion (May 17, 2006 - June 18, 2007)
Kickboxing record
| 15 Wins (10 (T)KO's, 5 decisions), 8 Losses | |||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Method | Round | Time | |
| 03/28/2009 | Loss |  |
K-1 World GP 2009 in Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan | KO (Left Straight Punch) | 2 | 0:48 | |
| 09/27/2008 | Loss |  |
K-1 World GP 2008 Final 16, Seoul, Korea | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 07/13/2008 | Loss |  |
K-1 World GP 2008 in Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan | KO (Left hook) | 1 | 2:04 | |
| 04/13/2008 | Loss |  |
K-1 World GP 2008 in Yokohama, Japan | KO (Left straight punch) | 2 | 2:16 | |
| 12/08/2007 | Loss |  |
K-1 World GP 2007 Final, Japan | KO (Right Cross) | 1 | 1:29 | |
| 09/29/2007 | Win | |
K-1 World GP 2007 Final Elimination, Korea | TKO (Referee stoppage) | 2 | 1:38 | |
| 06/23/2007 | Win | |
K-1 World GP 2007 in Amsterdam, Netherlands | TKO (Referee stoppage) | 2 | 1:05 | |
| 04/28/2007 | Win |  |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hawaii, USA | KO (Punches) | 2 | 2:52 | |
| 03/04/2007 | Win | |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Yokohama, Japan | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 12/02/2006 | Win | |
K-1 World GP 2006 Final, Japan | Split Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 07/30/2006 | Win | |
R.I.S.E. XXVIII, Japan | KO | 2 | 2:46 | |
| 05/17/2006 | Win | |
GO! GO! J-NET '06 ～Invading the DRAGON～, Japan | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 3 | 0:31 | |
| 03/26/2006 | Loss | |
R.I.S.E. G-Bazooka Tournament '06, Japan | KO | 1 | 1:21 | |
| 01/29/2006 | Win | |
R.I.S.E. XXII, Japan | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 11/27/2005 | Win | |
R.I.S.E. XX, Japan | KO | 2 | 1:26 | |
| 09/21/2005 | Win | |
GO! GO! J-NET '05 ～Sky High～, Japan | KO | 1 | 1:47 | |
| 08/28/2005 | Win | |
R.I.S.E. XVIII, Japan | TKO | 1 | 2:27 | |
| 06/19/2005 | Loss | |
R.I.S.E. G-Bazooka Tournament '05, Japan | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 01/30/2005 | Win | |
R.I.S.E. XII, Japan | KO | 3 | 1:56 | |
| 10/31/2004 | Loss |  |
R.I.S.E. X, Japan | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 07/04/2004 | Win | |
R.I.S.E. The Low of The Ring, Japan | Unanimous Decision | 2 | 3:00 | |
| 04/29/2004 | Win | |
R.I.S.E. VII, Japan | Majority Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 02/11/2004 | Win | |
R.I.S.E. VI, Japan | KO | 3 | 1:08 | |
References
- Di Pietro, Monty. "K-1 World GP - Press Conference". www.k-1.co.jp. Retrieved 2007-11-30.
- Di Pietro, Monty. "In with the Old and the New at the K-1 Final Elimination". www.k-1.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2007-11-07. Retrieved 2007-11-30.