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Oscar Larios lost his title which he apparently shouldn't have even had to Takahiro Aoh last night in Japan, apparently it was convincing 118-109 type thing where he got dropped in the last round.
He should stop really, he's taken a lot.
Also Hozumi Hasagawa won again, third round stoppage over some guy, Vusi Malinga.
Easy to forget how good he was there for a while. Was a serious fighter, its not easy to stop Israel Vazquez, before Vazquez warred with Rafa it was Oscar and Izzy that had a nice series going. And even though that second fight was a great action fight I thought Oscar pretty much handled him throughout the fight, as much as you can in a great competitive fight.
Sounds like Oscar fought a brave fight but he just doesnt have much left. After all the wars hes been in and great fights hes had I hope he can retire and be financially secure. In his prime, Oscar was a tough, tough guy to beat.
With his all out frontal style and previous injury...I hope we are not reading about him being hospitalized one day...or worse.Has been involved in some great scraps,love his rangy bombing.His revenge blow out 1st round KO over previous robbery winner Jorrin ranks as one of my all time favorites:shinner:.Man,that was sweet justice.
But,The man needs to retire.Do not want him to get seriously & permanatly injured!!
He may already be in that permanent injury position though. I seriously think he should have been medically banned from boxing after the Linares fight. No doubt Larios has been in some great wars and entertaining fights, but his time should be at an end.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins
I really hope he hangs them up...
Long career of wars Larios has had.
Sadly I think he'll continue to fight in Mexico for as long as he can. :(
Shame really.
Congrats to Hozumi, hopefully we get to see Mijares vs. Hozumi one day which back in late '07 I said it would happen one day.
Great stuff by Aoh, I don't know how Larios got the decision in the 1st fight...
Won my stable some cash too.
And a 1st round stoppage for Hasegawa! Never would have predicted that! A win yes but a ko? No way! Good win for killer's stable!
2009 is my year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Galaxy
:confused: how about mighty mike? he was clubbed by ortiz. a major loss there bro.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheep2009 is my year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Galaxy
Mighty Mike is not in my stable, what are you on about?Quote:
Originally Posted by brucelee:confused: how about mighty mike? he was clubbed by ortiz. a major loss there bro.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheep2009 is my year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Galaxy
His beat down loss to Linares should have been his last fight. If he continues to fight, he will be badly damaged. This is sad to watch. He was once a true warrior.
What I was thinking honestly.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick
A bit of a shame we'll probably never get to see a guy like Hasagawa on an HBO or Showtime card, even if he makes a big fight I suspect it would be in Japan or Asia in general. Maybe I'm wrong, I didn't expect to see Chris John fighting in Houston.
Hozumi is the man, gotta love japanese announcers too, none of this "he looks hurt", It goes to full on shouting.Quote:
Originally Posted by OumaFan
Malinga is not a walkover opponent either he definately is a skilled one.
Takahiro Aoh has the goods as well.
Aoh has to be THE most awkward fighter I've ever seen from Japan, he falls about and has poor form on his punches, but he's usually in the right place to not get hit and can also land a few himself. He should have got the nod against Larios first time around. I like Aoh but Hasegawa is on another level.Quote:
Originally Posted by holmcall
i said it on the other thread, Larios needs to hang em upQuote:
Originally Posted by killersheepAoh has to be THE most awkward fighter I've ever seen from Japan, he falls about and has poor form on his punches, but he's usually in the right place to not get hit and can also land a few himself. He should have got the nod against Larios first time around. I like Aoh but Hasegawa is on another level.Quote:
Originally Posted by holmcall
I don't make P4P lists anymore but if I did Hasagawa might be on there. I like how he just chilled out in the corner after the first knockdown, totally relaxed.
Hasegawa is in my top 10.
I love this guy.. it's a shame, the way Japanese boxing works, he has no need to fight anywhere else. AS long as he is champ you have to come to him.. which obviously stops the match-ups we'd like to see :-\