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By Cliff Rold - 43 Fights, 42 wins, 22 Knockouts, no losses.
It’s a good start.
For 29-year old Featherweight Chris John, it’s been more that a start. It’s the ledger of the man whose been generally regarded as the best fighter at 126 lbs. for the last two or three years. So why will it feel for many fans like John, who will attempt his tenth defense of the WBA title this Saturday against American veteran Rocky Juarez (28-4, 20 KO), is new.
Because, for the bulk of the viewing audience witnessing the chief support bout to Saturday’s blockbuster World Lightweight title showdown between Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz, he is.
Of his 43 bouts, John has fought only four outside his native Indonesia. It is ironic that his American debut happens on the undercard of Marquez-Diaz. Most American fans who know of John attach him to Marquez. He was, or wasn’t depending on the sides of the debate, the beneficiary of a hometown decision in 2006 against Marquez in Indonesia. It was the culmination of some questionable business decisions for Team Marquez before a career defining run. [details]
It’s a good start.
For 29-year old Featherweight Chris John, it’s been more that a start. It’s the ledger of the man whose been generally regarded as the best fighter at 126 lbs. for the last two or three years. So why will it feel for many fans like John, who will attempt his tenth defense of the WBA title this Saturday against American veteran Rocky Juarez (28-4, 20 KO), is new.
Because, for the bulk of the viewing audience witnessing the chief support bout to Saturday’s blockbuster World Lightweight title showdown between Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz, he is.
Of his 43 bouts, John has fought only four outside his native Indonesia. It is ironic that his American debut happens on the undercard of Marquez-Diaz. Most American fans who know of John attach him to Marquez. He was, or wasn’t depending on the sides of the debate, the beneficiary of a hometown decision in 2006 against Marquez in Indonesia. It was the culmination of some questionable business decisions for Team Marquez before a career defining run. [details]
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