Sakio’s fight record
As at 2/8/10: 28 Wins 4 Losses 2 Draws Total 34
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Former IBO Super Middleweight Champion
International Boxing Organization
Sakio has held the following titles
OPBF Middleweight Title
Sakio won the vacant OPBF Middleweight title in Japan October 2004 and defended the title successfully November 2005. The Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation is the regional feeder body for the World Boxing Council (WBC).
Australian Middleweight Title
Sakio won the vacant Australian Middleweight title April 2003 and defended the title successfully three times before having to forfeit the belt to fight for the vacant OPBF Middleweight title in Japan.
New South Wales Middleweight Title
Sakio won the New South Wales Middleweight tile in his 7th professional fight February 2002.
Recent fights
Lucian Bute: The loss to Bute was a great disappointment to Sakio because he new he could have done so much better that night. Not to take anything away from Bute, he is a very smart fighter and adapted to Sakio’s style quickly and had the answers for Sakio’s power and determination. In retrospect this loss could prove to be a win for Sakio, as it gave him the opportunity to try out for the third series of the U.S reality boxing television show “The Contender”.
Andre Thysse: A tough 12 round regional title fight (IBF Australasian Super Middleweight title) albeit where Sakio won every round. Thysse has never been on the canvas during his career and lived up to his tough reputation.
Dechapon Suwannalert: KO round 2 Sakio proved his world class ability with this tough Thai who had gone the distance with both Jamie Pittman and Daniel Lovett, two of Australia’s best super middleweights.
Marcus Beyer: WBC Super Middleweight Title: Sakio took the opportunity to fight the German champion for the WBC Super Middleweight world title in Germany in May 2005. After an accidental head clash in round 4 the doctor ruled Beyer unable to continue. Under WBC rules the bout was declared a technical draw. Sakio was awarded all 4 rounds on one judges score card, and the stoppage was considered controversial.