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Great post, i love it. You bring a lot of color on this website my man and I appreciate it. Keep up the good work!
A great deal of pride and glory is at stake for two of Japan's elite champions this new years eve. Kazuto Ioka was already involved in the first Japanese unification vs. Akira Yaegashi in 2012 for the WBC-WBA mini-weight titles. As stated in the fantastic article, Ioka is also the first Japanese boxer to win four world-titles ( arguably ) in four weights. So making history is nothing new to current reigning WBO 'Superfly' champ.
But Kazuto Ioka is not the only proven champion in this contest, a win for Kosei Tanaka surpasses Ioka's climb from straw-weight. Kosei, will become the fastest boxer in modern history to win titles in four weights ; Oscar De La Hoya, did it in 24 bouts vs. the welterweight lineal champ, the late great 'Sweet-Pea' Pernell Whitaker.
Both Ioka and Tanaka co-featured last year on New-Years-Eve, but misfortune has come to Kazuto Ioka on this same date ; in 2018, he ( Kazuto Ioka ) was denied the honor of being crowned a four weight champion when he faced Donnie Nietes. Perhaps I'm being superstitious in my bias for Tanaka, considering that despite Ioka's minor setback, he would not be denied of his fourth crown.
I'm pumped for this epic clash, both Ioka & Tanaka have proven that you have to completely destroy them to keep them down, there will be no surrender here. I expect something like Ioka vs. Yaegashi, remember how bad Akira Yaegashi was busted up? Well that was eight years ago, Kosei is prime and will be coming with the heat!
WAR KOSEI!!
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What a great way to finish off the year. This is one of the most significant fights of 2020. I’m really looking forward to this one.Comment
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Great post. I’m favoring Tanaka in this one because of his youth.
A great deal of pride and glory is at stake for two of Japan's elite champions this new years eve. Kazuto Ioka was already involved in the first Japanese unification vs. Akira Yaegashi in 2012 for the WBC-WBA mini-weight titles. As stated in the fantastic article, Ioka is also the first Japanese boxer to win four world-titles ( arguably ) in four weights. So making history is nothing new to current reigning WBO 'Superfly' champ.
But Kazuto Ioka is not the only proven champion in this contest, a win for Kosei Tanaka surpasses Ioka's climb from straw-weight. Kosei, will become the fastest boxer in modern history to win titles in four weights ; Oscar De La Hoya, did it in 24 bouts vs. the welterweight lineal champ, the late great 'Sweet-Pea' Pernell Whitaker.
Both Ioka and Tanaka co-featured last year on New-Years-Eve, but misfortune has come to Kazuto Ioka on this same date ; in 2018, he ( Kazuto Ioka ) was denied the honor of being crowned a four weight champion when he faced Donnie Nietes. Perhaps I'm being superstitious in my bias for Tanaka, considering that despite Ioka's minor setback, he would not be denied of his fourth crown.
I'm pumped for this epic clash, both Ioka & Tanaka have proven that you have to completely destroy them to keep them down, there will be no surrender here. I expect something like Ioka vs. Yaegashi, remember how bad Akira Yaegashi was busted up? Well that was eight years ago, Kosei is prime and will be coming with the heat!
WAR KOSEI!!Comment
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why arguably? ioka was de facto number 1 at minimum weight after his unification. then he won wba title at 108 which chocolatito vacated. he was their highest aka true champion. then he was wba champion at 112 and THE ONLY ONE briefly (being number 1 in the process) when chocolatito, estrada and casimero all moved up in quick succession. he's now clear wbo champion at 115.
i am sad estrada - ioka did not happen when wba mandated it. they were number 1 and 2 and the winner would be lineal. estrada ducked it at that time. then ioka got married and retired.
btw i probably wouldn't even follow boxing anymore if there weren't for japanese warriors. this was always the most important fight of this year for me.Last edited by drablj; 12-24-2020, 12:57 PM.Comment
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Offensive sells tickets, but defensive wins fights.
Kosei is aggressive exciting young and strong champ. But he makes a little too much mistakes in the ring and doesn't care about his defense. He seems to be easy to hit with his kamikaze style
Ioka's experience and precision will make the difference in my humble opinion.
Kazuto by TKO late in a war! But don't bet your house on itComment
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