Kiyoshi Tanabe vs Nicola Adams
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors

Kiyoshi Tanabe
22-0-1
Nicola Adams
"The Lioness, Babyfacecite web"
6-0-1Physical Comparison
Record & Experience
Kiyoshi Tanabe brings a record of 22-0-1 across 23 professional bouts (96% win rate).Nicola Adams enters with 6-0-1 from 7 fights (86% win rate).
Kiyoshi Tanabe has the experience edge with 23 bouts compared to 7 — that's 16 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
Kiyoshi Tanabe remains undefeated at 22-0 — an unblemished record that adds psychological pressure on Nicola Adams to be the one to hand them their first loss.
Nicola Adams is unbeaten at 6-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.
Age & Career Stage
Nicola Adams is the younger fighter at 43 compared to Kiyoshi Tanabe's 85 — a 42-year age gap. The younger fighter may have the edge in physical attributes, while Tanabe relies on veteran savvy and accumulated skill.
Key Factors
Tanabe's Path to Victory
- • Trust the higher win rate (96% vs 86%)
- • Lean on greater experience (23 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Adams's Path to Victory
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Kiyoshi Tanabe vs Nicola Adams — FAQ
- What are Kiyoshi Tanabe's and Nicola Adams's records?
- Kiyoshi Tanabe is 22-0-1 (0 KOs). Nicola Adams is 6-0-1 (0 KOs).
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Both fighters share a 0% knockout rate — comparable finishing power.