Kyoji Horiguchi vs Marcirley Alves
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Kyoji Horiguchi
"Karate Kid"
36-5-0Marcirley Alves
15-5-0Physical Comparison
Kyoji Horiguchi stands 165cm tall compared to Marcirley Alves's 163cm — a 2cm height advantage that could allow Horiguchi to control range and use the jab effectively.
Record & Experience
Kyoji Horiguchi brings a record of 36-5-0 across 41 professional bouts (88% win rate).Marcirley Alves enters with 15-5-0 from 20 fights (75% win rate).
Kyoji Horiguchi has the experience edge with 41 bouts compared to 20 — that's 21 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
In terms of finishing power, Marcirley Alves carries the heavier hands with a 67% stoppage rate vs 42% for Kyoji Horiguchi. Alves is the more dangerous finisher of the two.
Age & Career Stage
Marcirley Alves is the younger fighter at 26 compared to Kyoji Horiguchi's 35 — a 9-year age gap. The younger fighter may have the edge in physical attributes, while Horiguchi relies on veteran savvy and accumulated skill.
Key Factors
Horiguchi's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to control distance
- • Trust the higher win rate (88% vs 75%)
- • Lean on greater experience (41 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Alves's Path to Victory
- • Look for the stoppage (67% KO rate)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Kyoji Horiguchi vs Marcirley Alves — FAQ
- What are Kyoji Horiguchi's and Marcirley Alves's records?
- Kyoji Horiguchi is 36-5-0 (15 KOs). Marcirley Alves is 15-5-0 (10 KOs).
- Who is taller — Kyoji Horiguchi or Marcirley Alves?
- Kyoji Horiguchi is taller at 165cm vs 163cm — a 2cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Marcirley Alves has the higher KO rate at 67% compared to Kyoji Horiguchi's 42%.