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He scraped past Shingo Yamaguchi in his last fight,drew the fight before that and appears to have slowed slightly. I don't blame,an AWESOME trilogy v Parra(where has he gone?) and 2 SUPERB fights with Vazquz(where has he gone?>) seem to have taken it out of him. I want to see him beat Naito,whom he has a draw with from earlier in their careers.
I've heard he didn't look that good. How old is he? Could be getting a bit past it.
If this thread gets ten responses it will be a miracle.
Parra now fights as a Bantamweight. Which is a good thing for him cuz he needed to move up. There's no doubt his struggles to make weight cost him in his 3rd fight against Sakata.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Gamo
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I think he jsut hit 30,I'm not sure. Either way,the guy has had a terrific career,some real good action fights. He's a little work horse,non stop punching,awesome combos,like a videogame character but not much power!"! His fights with Parra were awesome stylistic match ups.
Has anyone seen his last fight? I'm watching it alter tonight I hope! After Pong v Naito 4,wqhich is getting rough and dirty,Pong SLAMMED Naito on to the mat!
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Originally Posted by Violent DemiseParra now fights as a Bantamweight. Which is a good thing for him cuz he needed to move up. There's no doubt his struggles to make weight cost him in his 3rd fight against Sakata.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Gamo
Yeah I agree,the weight killed him but man Sakata was brutal,those bodyshots were hard! Has Parar fought there yet though? I heard he moved up after the 3rd fight with Sakata,yet I don't think he's fought yet? Or maybe once,untelevised? I can't remember!
Somehow I don't get why these good Japanese fighters are not fighting in the main stream like in Vegas where they'll have a chance to get more exposures.
Do they make more money fighting in their homeland?
I tend to agree with you Gamo, Sakata hasn't looked steller in his last couple of outings. I hope he gets matched against Naito or Donaire soon before he gets upset & looses the opportunity to to so.
I'm disappointed with both Parra & Vasquez... sure they lost but since then they have done sh*t all. I thought Vasquez would be a major player in the division, he had all the tools necessary IMO but without getting in the ring it's worthless!
He fought once. Beating some bum. He needs to fight more often. Parra is an outstanding fighter. But he needs to be active.Quote:
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Originally Posted by Violent DemiseParra now fights as a Bantamweight. Which is a good thing for him cuz he needed to move up. There's no doubt his struggles to make weight cost him in his 3rd fight against Sakata.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Gamo
Yeah I agree,the weight killed him but man Sakata was brutal,those bodyshots were hard! Has Parar fought there yet though? I heard he moved up after the 3rd fight with Sakata,yet I don't think he's fought yet? Or maybe once,untelevised? I can't remember!
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More $$$ in their backyards plus US fans don't really crave the smaller guys.They are under rated,not just in the US but actually the world of boxing.118 and below is more exciting than anything else generally but because they are so small,people tend to overlook them,sothere is no reason for them to fly to alien contries where no-one pays them any attention.
If the top fights are made people will watch!Quote:
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More $$$ in their backyards plus US fans don't really crave the smaller guys.They are under rated,not just in the US but actually the world of boxing.118 and below is more exciting than anything else generally but because they are so small,people tend to overlook them,sothere is no reason for them to fly to alien contries where no-one pays them any attention.
I remember waiting for Lopez/ Alvarez 3 that never happened, Calderon never fought Niida or Kyowa, Darchinyan/ Arce at 112, Rafa/ Gonzalez. There are many more that could have been made & would have given great exposure to the lighter divisions but for some reason the best fights don't always get made in the lighter weights...
Koki Kameda is his mandatory too. I can't see Sakata wining this. Kameda is looking better all the time right now.Quote:
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Kameda would whip his ass. He's the future of that division.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfnKoki Kameda is his mandatory too. I can't see Sakata wining this. Kameda is looking better all the time right now.Quote:
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VD speaketh the truth!Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent DemiseKameda would whip his ass. He's the future of that division.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfnKoki Kameda is his mandatory too. I can't see Sakata wining this. Kameda is looking better all the time right now.Quote:
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VD always speaks the truth.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfnVD speaketh the truth!Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent DemiseKameda would whip his ass. He's the future of that division.Quote:
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I have to disagree to an extent Galzaxy,we see plenty of top fghts and although you are correct in that not all the top fights get made,that's because it's near impossible. Gonzalez for example,facd Penelosa,Montiel,Vazquez,these guys need breathers too lol!
VD,Kameda would be favourite but if Sakata has enough left in the tank,I think he can beat him. Parra was a better boxer than Kameda and although he beat Sakta twice,they were dam close fights.
WOWOWOWW!! Yamaguchi v Sakta is an ANOTHER awesome Sakata fight. Yamaguchi started well,dropped Sakta and had him hurt in round 3 but round4,which was a round of teh year contender was Sakata''s round imo. Shingo is no bum,Sakta looked slow at firt but MAN,he must have thrown 256 punches in round4!Lets hope he can keep it up!
Sakta Cut,headbutt
sAKTAS BACK TO HIS BEST IN ROUND 6,ATE BOMBS,WALKED THROUGH THEM AND LANDED SOME AWESOME COMBOS OF HIS OWN! cRACKING FIGHT!"
sAKATA HURT sHING WOTH BODYSHOTS in round9. All these rounds are tough to score. Shingo does better when he is boxing and countering but Sakta is making SHingo stand and trade,phonebooth style. Awesome fight. Sakata taking more control but still tough to score. Cracking stuff.
Sakta open to upeprcuts,has been eating them all night! Tremendous fight. The crowd is also REALLY into teh fight,50-50 split,simultaneous chanting of both fighters names
OH MY GOSH,WOW!! THEY WERE FIGHTING HAAAAARD EVEN IN THE 12TH ROUND,SAKATA WAS FIGHTING LIKE A MAN POSSESSED! CLOSE,TOUGH,EXCITING FIGHT!" I DON'T THINK SKATA HAS SLOWED,HE STARTED SLOW,GOT SROPPED AND FOGHT AT AN INSANE PACE FOR THE REST OF THE FIGHT. SHINGO WAS ALSO TREMENDOUSLY TOUGH. Sakta beats Naito and Kameda.:D:D
Thanks for that Gamo can't wait to see it!!!
Sakata might as well go for broke and try to get Nonito to fight him.
He has to get the cash while he can.
I think he'll take Koki Kameda 1st may make a lot of money in JapanQuote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick
That would make for good money in Japan.Quote:
Originally Posted by GalaxyI think he'll take Koki Kameda 1st may make a lot of money in JapanQuote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick
I think Kameda beats himQuote:
Originally Posted by GalaxyI think he'll take Koki Kameda 1st may make a lot of money in JapanQuote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick
I'd have to go against you, Sakata is a veteran with a world of experience against elite oppositions & by the sounds of things still at the top of his game. I feel Kameda will be in over his headQuote:
Originally Posted by Violent DemiseI think Kameda beats himQuote:
Originally Posted by GalaxyI think he'll take Koki Kameda 1st may make a lot of money in JapanQuote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick
I'd have to go against you, Sakata is a veteran with a world of experience against elite oppositions & by the sounds of things still at the top of his game. I feel Kameda will be in over his headQuote:
Originally Posted by Violent DemiseI think Kameda beats himQuote:
Originally Posted by GalaxyI think he'll take Koki Kameda 1st may make a lot of money in JapanQuote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick