Chris "The Dragon" John

[2OSouzaSuarez12]

Holds an impressive record of 38-0-1 (20 KO) and the draw was a 4th round technical draw. He is the WBA Featherweight Chamion of thew world. He has successfully defended his title against Derrick Gainer and Juan Manuel Marquez. He also just recently defended his title by winning a wide UD against Renan Acosta.

Yet most people except hardcore boxing fans even know who this guy is. I think he is very overlooked when people talk about all these matchups and great fighters at 126-130 pounds. John is never even mentioned. The guy is a good fighter. One problem I think is that he never fights outside of his native Indonesia. I hope HBO or Showtime grabs him up and gives him a big fight. He beat Marquez and Marquez headlines a show on Showimte coming off that loss. I just really think this guy is overlooked.

What do you guys think about Chris John?

[psychopath]

The guy has got a good reputation in Asia, a good record to back it up but I only gave this guy my attention after he defeated JMM.

He needs to get a US promoter and starts fighting in U.S. for exposure. A rematch with JMM if JMM beats Harrison for the WBO belt would be a good start in U.S. A unification and a grudge rematch!

[Phantasm]

The guy has got a good reputation in Asia, a good record to back it up but I only gave this guy my attention after he defeated JMM.

He needs to get a US promoter and starts fighting in U.S. for exposure. A rematch with JMM if JMM beats Harrison for the WBO belt would be a good start in U.S. A unification and a grudge rematch!

Agreed...built up his record overseas, but beat some notable names in the division. Caasual boxing fan took notice with his 'upset' of Marquez. Needs to built his rep over here in the States.

[HeartAttack]

What is this guy like? I barely heard of him until the Marquez fight. I haven't seen any tape of him. What is his style like? Does he have power or is he fast? ANy tidbits on promotional company and managment problems. I would like to know something about this mystery man.

[2OSouzaSuarez12]

Hes a very skilled boxer. He didnt seem like a great puncher but not that bad of a puncher. No one punch KO power. He is pretty fast too. Not the most exciting guy to watch but hes very talented.

[.::|ULTIMATE|::.]

I think he is a good decent fighter but he has a belt that dont belong to him.

[-X-]

This guy has tremendous skill.I only seen him once but if you beat Marquez you got skill.I would love to see this guy in the States on televised tv to really observe him more.

[HeartAttack]

Hes a very skilled boxer. He didnt seem like a great puncher but not that bad of a puncher. No one punch KO power. He is pretty fast too. Not the most exciting guy to watch but hes very talented.

Is he a defensive counter-puncher, or is he very patient behind a jab? I didn't think he was a giant puncher, but not sure how he handled a skilled counter-puncher like Marquez.

[grayfist]

The guy has got a good reputation in Asia, a good record to back it up but I only gave this guy my attention after he defeated JMM.

He needs to get a US promoter and starts fighting in U.S. for exposure. A rematch with JMM if JMM beats Harrison for the WBO belt would be a good start in U.S. A unification and a grudge rematch!

Joining the others in concurring with you, pal.

As far as I can recall, John is the best Indonesia has ever produced and contributed to world boxing. He should be encouraged by his own countrymen to get a passport and travel to where big time boxing is-- the US. That's THE step towards getting a name for himself and his country, which is the fourth most populated in the entire world and the country with the largest ****** population (though John is a Christian). If he stays home and just keeps on fighting there, his chance at being mentioned in world boxing history diminishes to just being a footnote. And Indonesian boxing shall remain where it is--or worse.

[xcaret]

Is he a defensive counter-puncher, or is he very patient behind a jab? I didn't think he was a giant puncher, but not sure how he handled a skilled counter-puncher like Marquez.

Huh...he didnt, he was getting his ass beat