Thread: Yutaka Niida-Roman Gonzalez set!

Originally Posted by Its gonna be a war

Chocolate is a very different fighter on foreign soil , much more calculating and disciplined, back home he just wants to please the fans and go to war with over matched opponents.
Niida has the edge with experience no doubt but come the later rounds he will feel pressure just like Cotto did.
The only reason Gonzalez fought at the higher weight was because it was a short notice fight, come sept 15th Niida better be wearing a bullet proof vest because if he gets caught with a chocolate body punch, the lights will dim sum.

I just can't seeing Niida getting hit as much as Cotto got hit against Margarito. So I see no reason why he would fade. Gonzalez is a fine fighter. But this is his first championship fight. And it's in his opponents back yard. I see him coming out over eager looking for the knock out. But he won't get it. This fight will mirror Johnny Tapia-Danny Romero. Niida by UD. In a good fight

You could argue that Niida should still be undefeated. He is a great boxer as his wins over Arambulet, Porpaoin & Landaeta show but to me this is his 1st real test since the Landatea fight back in 2004. Takayama was solid but not exceptional!

I feel Gonzalez is just going to add to the string of upsets that have occurred this year!

He won't headhunt, he will be tucked in behind a high guard and try to cut the ring down. As good as Niida is, he wont have faced pressure like Gonzalez will put on him.
Niida will probably control the early part but Gonzalez can step it up and will and he dosent mind taking a shot to land two if he thinks he needs too.
Japan will not be a problem, hes fought there and loves the place and Niida is hardly the peoples champion.
Gonzalez has better skills than Margarrito too, that 2 minutes when he went way up the talent pool to fight Gejon showed just who he is.
Its gonna be war though, Niida is a great fighter.

Originally Posted by Its gonna be a war

He won't headhunt, he will be tucked in behind a high guard and try to cut the ring down. As good as Niida is, he wont have faced pressure like Gonzalez will put on him.
Niida will probably control the early part but Gonzalez can step it up and will and he dosent mind taking a shot to land two if he thinks he needs too.
Japan will not be a problem, hes fought there and loves the place and Niida is hardly the peoples champion.
Gonzalez has better skills than Margarrito too, that 2 minutes when he went way up the talent pool to fight Gejon showed just who he is.
Its gonna be war though, Niida is a great fighter.

I like Gonzalez. And I wouldn't mind seeing become champion some day. But i just can't see him doing it against Niida. Gonzalez might have fought in Japan before. But those were minor fights against minor opponents. This is his first championship fight. How will he handle the pressure? Niida has been in championship fights for the last 7 years.

Fair comment, but to say Gejon wasn't quality, did he not take Niida the full distance twice. he should have had more quality opposition but being owned and manged by two different promoters, the situation is not perfect. Also he was the number 1 contender a while back so no risks were about to be taken.
Have a look at how Gonzalez was super patient and then just doubled up with the left against Gejon. You don,t see that quality often and that speed is hard to defend or suck up.
Have no fear about him being nervous, the kid loves the big stage. Its going to be a war at some point and I think he will be too strong down the stretch.
You cant hold the torch forever, time to pass it on.

One thing I didn't like that was said about Roman earlier in his career was "Hes the next Alexis Arguello".

I'm sorry but Roman is worlds apart from Alexis right now.
And I like Roman but let's be honest here.

The thing is Niida is possibly the weakest puncher in the division (along side Eagle) & he ain't as good defensively as Mayweather, Calderon or Guzman. Niida is gonna get hit & he's got nothing to keep Gonzalez off!

Alexis Arguello's don't come along that often, especially in a poor country like Nicaragua but the boxing scene is alive and well there at the moment. There are four Nicas in title shots in the next four weeks and two fought for the title 3 weeks ago. Roman would have to be the best of the bunch but there is a young boy 16yrs old, Carlos "Chocorrón" Buitrago who just turned pro and fights tonight actually, who looks as gifted as anyone since "The explosive thin man"

The battle of the little big men
The Nicaraguan Post
The day is almost nigh; September 15th, this day has been notched on every calendar of every sports fan in Nicaragua since the 2 minute destruction of Eriberto Gejon to secure the mandatory shot at the 105 lb title.
Roman ‘Chocolate’ Gonzalez 20-0(18ko) the Nicaraguan heir apparent, to the legendary Alexis Arguello, steps into the ring in Tokyo, Japan, to fight for the title that has long seemed his destiny.
The way to the crown could not be tougher though.
The Japanese champion Yutaka Niida 23-1(9ko) is as good as they come. Unbeaten in six years, Niida is the classic boxer, puncher and could give the much less experienced Gonzalez nightmares.
Niida will be roared on by a cauldron of fanatical home town fans and Gonzalez will have to do everything right to avoid the same fate as his friend and stable mate Jose Alfaro, who arrived in Japan earlier this year with a title but left on the seat of his pants.
How will the fight go?
Look for Niida to try to control the fight from a distance, Gonzalez possesses tremendous power in both hands and is capable of putting the lights out with one shot from either hand.
Don’t expect to see the Gonzalez that we have become accustomed to in Managua, looking to trade at every opportunity, willing to match his power against yours. This will be the Gonzalez that destroyed Gejon in Tokyo; carefully hunting his man down, cutting off the ring and then unleashing the power that Niida has probably never felt before.
Gonzalez could have waited longer for his chance and took an easier way to a title but great fighters don’t do that and definitely not great Nicaraguan ones.
It’s not Oscar de la Hoya v Manny Paquaio but ask any fight fan of the smaller weight classes, this is the one we have all been waiting for.
When the bell rings at 5.am on Monday morning September 15th, it’s going to be Mano-a- mano, put up or shut up; strap yourself in, it’s going to be one hell of a ride.

Exclusive interview with Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez

Posted on 05 September 2008 at nicaraguanpost.com
By Darrell Williams.
1 Did you feel envious of Juan Palacios getting a105lb title before you?
No, not at all. I am very proud of him. It is good that Nicaraguans are able to compete succesfully out of Nicaragua. It opens the door for better opportunities for Nicaraguan athletes. If I am able to win the WBA title and Juan keeps his WBC title it means that the baddest of the little guys are from Nicaragua. I also have two boxer friends Yader Escobar and Carlos Buitrago who have a legitimate chance to become future world champs at 105 and 108.
2 How has your training camp gone in preparation for your title shot?
I have been to hell and back. My preparation has been so intense. I have fought three or four times 12 five minute rounds in practice instead of the standard three minute rounds. I am set to fight Niida for 15 or 18 rounds if I have to. He wont beat me with conditioning
3 Have you brought in any particular sparring partners with a similar style to Niida?
My sparring partners are great. A couple of them are world ranked: Yader Escobar, Nerys Espinoza who is also going to fight for the world title (IBF), Evert Briceno and Terou Misawa. I also have had the chance to spar with other good Nicaraguan boxers such as Rene Gonzalez, Carlos Buitrago, two time central American amateur champ Carlos Alvarado.
4 Have you watched many fights of Niida and what do you feel you have to do to win the fight?
I have watched him multiple times. He is a good boxer. He has been in 10 world championship fights winning 9 times. He has to be a good boxer. I however will be a nightmare for him. He will feel more pressure than he has ever felt in his life.
5 Although your title fight has been guaranteed for a while now, do you wish you had fought better opposition in recent fights leading up to your shot at the title?
No. My managers and promoters (Teiken and Prodesa) have done a real good job in keeping me active. They have fed me boxers with different styles who have prepared me better for what is coming up. Few boxers in Nicaragua have reached 20 fights in such little time.
6 Did you learn anything about what to expect from Jose Alfaro’s title bout in Japan earlier this year?
I learned never to underestimate any opponent. Where there is a will and hard work there is always the opportunity for victory.
7 With your obvious reputation of being the “golden boy” of Nicaraguan boxing; do you feel this has put added pressure on you to bring home the title?
I have been promoted from the very start as a future world champion by my promoters and Alexis. Its time to put up or shut up. Lets see if all the hype is true.
8 If you win your title bout, would you like to challenge Palacios to an all Nicaraguan championship fight?
No. I would like to unify with the IBF champ Raul Garcia or WBO champ Donnie Nientes to prove that Nicaraguans are world class specially in the lower divisions.
9 What will it mean for you to bring the title back to Nicaragua?
It will be the world to me. It will prove that all the hard work put in the gym by me and all the effort of my team has not been in vain.
10 Can we get a prediction?
Victory for Nicaragua and the 10th Nicaraguan world champ. It will happen sooner than later.

Come oooooooon Roman....

The boy had a bit of a problem making weight but should come in at around 115lbs.
Who's going to be watching the fight later?
I know i am.

Nobuo Nashiro won via SD against Kohei Kono to win the WBA Super Flyweight Title

still waiting for the results for Niida vs Gonzalez.......................
Go Gonzalez

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Gonzalez won by TKO !!!