Kyoji Horiguchi vs Santiago Luna
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Kyoji Horiguchi
"Karate Kid"
36-5-0Santiago Luna
8-0-0Physical Comparison
Santiago Luna has the height edge at 173cm vs 165cm for Kyoji Horiguchi — a 8cm difference that gives Luna the ability to fight behind range.
Record & Experience
Kyoji Horiguchi brings a record of 36-5-0 across 41 professional bouts (88% win rate).Santiago Luna enters with 8-0-0 from 8 fights (100% win rate).
Kyoji Horiguchi has the experience edge with 41 bouts compared to 8 — that's 33 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, Kyoji Horiguchi is the more prolific finisher with a 42% stoppage rate compared to 38% for Santiago Luna. Horiguchi has shown the ability to end fights decisively.
Santiago Luna is unbeaten at 8-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.
Age & Career Stage
Santiago Luna is the younger fighter at 21 compared to Kyoji Horiguchi's 35 — a 14-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
- • Lean on greater experience (41 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Luna's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Higher win percentage (100% vs 88%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Kyoji Horiguchi vs Santiago Luna — FAQ
- What are Kyoji Horiguchi's and Santiago Luna's records?
- Kyoji Horiguchi is 36-5-0 (15 KOs). Santiago Luna is 8-0-0 (3 KOs).
- Who is taller — Kyoji Horiguchi or Santiago Luna?
- Santiago Luna is taller at 173cm vs 165cm — a 8cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Kyoji Horiguchi has the higher KO rate at 42% compared to Santiago Luna's 38%.