Melindo vs Taguchi fight card

[john l]

Nice one man, I’ll catch up with this fight after work. The whole Thai name stuff is ******, I dunno why they don’t just use their actual names instead of sponsors, gyms and other BS

Its money and I'm sure id do same but as fans its tough enough to remember/spell those Thai names.They should make it illegal just for me lol

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Sounds like he married some movie/singing star.But I would give him a chance with any at 115 or lower.Not saying I would make him fav but I deff don't see him getting outclassed.Inoue don't move his head at all I believe he CAN be outboxed.But he is very special off esp with left hook.Higa I need to see more with better opp because he cant live with Ioka or Tanaka as far as skills we need to see how good his power,chin,desire is.I see Estrada and Caudras about same a little better then SSR and VERY close to Inoue.But need to see more of ALL of them.Did not add Choc because I believe he is totally shot sometimes it happens like that real quick.

Agree on Inoue, I think someone with good hand-speed, lateral movement and especially either length+range or great judgement of distance so they don’t have to necessarily exchange to land shots will give him a lot of trouble. I’ll be very interested to see if he fights Tete at 118 who I believe is all wrong for him. I think he goes the Nery route though, if/when he beats Yamanaka in the rematch, he’s already talked about avenging Yamanaka’s defeat.

Completely agree about Roman as well. It kind of reminds me of Hatton after the Floyd loss, that same tenacity and ferociousness just isn’t there any more. I hope he retires, he’s been one of my favourite fighters for years, I’d hate for him to just become a “name” to help propel other fighters who he would’ve beaten in his prime.

I like Higa, there are certainly some flaws technically, but his power could be the equaliser. Hopefully we get him vs Tanaka that would be a war! I’m a big fan of Tanaka, I think he could takeover 112 with Ioka now retired.

[john l]

Agree on Inoue, I think someone with good hand-speed, lateral movement and especially either length+range or great judgement of distance so they don’t have to necessarily exchange to land shots will give him a lot of trouble. I’ll be very interested to see if he fights Tete at 118 who I believe is all wrong for him. I think he goes the Nery route though, if/when he beats Yamanaka in the rematch, he’s already talked about avenging Yamanaka’s defeat.

Completely agree about Roman as well. It kind of reminds me of Hatton after the Floyd loss, that same tenacity and ferociousness just isn’t there any more. I hope he retires, he’s been one of my favourite fighters for years, I’d hate for him to just become a “name” to help propel other fighters who he would’ve beaten in his prime.

I like Higa, there are certainly some flaws technically, but his power could be the equaliser. Hopefully we get him vs Tanaka that would be a war! I’m a big fan of Tanaka, I think he could takeover 112 with Ioka now retired.

Yea agree with post.Would hate too see Roman become a just a name but sounds like he is gonna fight although don't see a top guy he can beat.I think Tete really looks good to eye but not sure of chin and heart yet I think I would have to go with Inoue but I see what your sayin about style his movement and speed would be h ell for Inoue at LEAST early if not for whole fight.Really tryin to keep up with these little guys like I used to.That jap staw titlest Kyoucka(sp?)looked like a heck of a fighter id pick him to beat the Thai with the 48,49-0 record Moonsri or something lol I think id pick the other unbeaten Thai champ also Nimoyong.No way I spelled any of those right but the kid from Japan looks like the best at 105

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Yea agree with post.Would hate too see Roman become a just a name but sounds like he is gonna fight although don't see a top guy he can beat.I think Tete really looks good to eye but not sure of chin and heart yet I think I would have to go with Inoue but I see what your sayin about style his movement and speed would be h ell for Inoue at LEAST early if not for whole fight.Really tryin to keep up with these little guys like I used to.That jap staw titlest Kyoucka(sp?)looked like a heck of a fighter id pick him to beat the Thai with the 48,49-0 record Moonsri or something lol I think id pick the other unbeaten Thai champ also Nimoyong.No way I spelled any of those right but the kid from Japan looks like the best at 105

Yeah Wanheng is largely overrated cause of his record, I remember watching him against some inexperienced Filipino kid and he could of lost that fight IMO.
I agree about Kyoguchi, I think he has the highest ceiling at 105, I still need to catch up with his fight from NYE. The fact that he stopped Buitriago is statement though, KO CP Freshmart couldn’t get rid of him in 24 rounds.

[john l]

Yeah Wanheng is largely overrated cause of his record, I remember watching him against some inexperienced Filipino kid and he could of lost that fight IMO.
I agree about Kyoguchi, I think he has the highest ceiling at 105, I still need to catch up with his fight from NYE. The fact that he stopped Buitriago is statement though, KO CP Freshmart couldn’t get rid of him in 24 rounds.

Yup his last one with Buitrigo was impressive.Would love to see other Thai fight Moorsri I believe he would prob win also and at least we would get better idea how good both are.Seems like a natural in such a small country.But agree I think Kyoguchi is best

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Yup his last one with Buitrigo was impressive.Would love to see other Thai fight Moorsri I believe he would prob win also and at least we would get better idea how good both are.Seems like a natural in such a small country.But agree I think Kyoguchi is best

That could possibly be one of the only all Thai unification fights in history. There’s probably been one at some point but I can’t think of one off the top of my head

[john l]

That could possibly be one of the only all Thai unification fights in history. There’s probably been one at some point but I can’t think of one off the top of my head

I honestly cant either athough I would think there has got to be one.Tanaka had 2 at staw so did Choc I think Estrada had two at 112 Ioka had two did Galaxy have two?I know his bro had one for a little bit.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

I honestly cant either athough I would think there has got to be one.Tanaka had 2 at staw so did Choc I think Estrada had two at 112 Ioka had two did Galaxy have two?I know his bro had one for a little bit.

Galaxy was only ever WBA champ I think cause he made like 20 defences, when his bro fought Vasquez that was only for one belt wasn’t it?
Choc only held 1 title per weight as well I think apart from holding the ring title as well.
The only unification’s I can think of at 105 is Rodriguez jr defeating Takayama(which was a very good fight) and Ioka defeating Yaegashi.

[john l]

Galaxy was only ever WBA champ I think cause he made like 20 defences, when his bro fought Vasquez that was only for one belt wasn’t it?
Choc only held 1 title per weight as well I think apart from holding the ring title as well.
The only unification’s I can think of at 105 is Rodriguez jr defeating Takayama(which was a very good fight) and Ioka defeating Yaegashi.

I thought Choc won two at 105 and yea the lesser Galaxy deff only won one.The other I think your right just had one also but had it for long time and made like you said about 20 defences.I will have to check to be sure on Choc but I thought he had 2 at 105

[john l]

Galaxy was only ever WBA champ I think cause he made like 20 defences, when his bro fought Vasquez that was only for one belt wasn’t it?
Choc only held 1 title per weight as well I think apart from holding the ring title as well.
The only unification’s I can think of at 105 is Rodriguez jr defeating Takayama(which was a very good fight) and Ioka defeating Yaegashi.

You were right Choc only held WBA title at 105 not sure why I had in my head he won two maybe thinking of Ioka.Either that or maybe because he fought and beat both Rodriguez, Takayama but whatever the reason I was wrong.