Has Japan surpassed Puerto Rico as Mexico's main rival?
I think it's safe to say so.. Mexico-Puerto Rico rivalry is a thing of legend but not so much any more as many Rican fighters have been getting knocked off.
In recent times, Mexican and Japanese fighters has been involved in some shocking fights.
Adrian-Hernandez-Kakutani in a FOTY candidate battle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfswjOUhZjU
Sergio Thompson-Miura
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=q81PYR7suRM
Win or lose, did you notice how Japanese fighters go out on their shield rather than quitting? This comes from the Bushido mentality. They'd rather die than go out like a punk.
Re: Has Japan surpassed Puerto Rico as Mexico's main rival?
I think youre right, you could also add Phillipino fighters in their too.
Re: Has Japan surpassed Puerto Rico as Mexico's main rival?
Japanese fighterts dont get nearly enough respect mainly because they fight in Asia which is not seen as a top area for pros but they come up and fight a lot tougher fighters earlier in their career then most European and American prospects do.
Re: Has Japan surpassed Puerto Rico as Mexico's main rival?
Puerto Rico will always be Mexico's main rival. It's just no longer a threat any more. They been nurtured a long time ago. Japanese fighters have clearly been showing more heart than Puerto Rican fighters have
