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Haven't seen a thread about this one, sorry if I missed it.
This Sunday 7.14.09
The MAN (IMO) at Bantam puts his WBC strap on the line again against California's Nestor Rocha. Rocha is a plodding fighter, really tough always coming forward. Hasegawa's hand speed and movement should be far too much.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX4kg6Y-zms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiYvfeE-xLc
Rocha has a good record at 21-1. But there's a huge gap between them. Hasegawa isn't a level above him. He's several levels above him. How Rocha can be ranked number by the WBC is beyound me. I would of rather Hasegawa face the number 2 contender Sasha Bakhtin. He already beat the number 1 contender Simpiwe Vetyeka. But it was a competive fight. A rematch with Vetyeka would of been better than this Rocha fight
Rocha looks pretty solid but slow. I suppose it'll be a decent result if Hasegawa can stop him.
I love watching Hasegawa fight so hope someone has a link. I think both he & Linares are heavily hit by fighting in Japan where they're skills aren't on show. Should Hasegawa win, would be great if they could set up a unification with Moreno, who I thought really struggled against Monshipour who is well past his prime. If not the winner of Darchinyan-Agbeko or Montiel would be good.
Rocha looks ok but he's kind of slow and just looking at his record it doesn't seem like he's got a whole lot of power, seems a bit made for Hasegawa.
Hasegawa should be too busy for him.Huge step up for Rocha. Off topic but I absolutly love the Japanese productions and blow by blow.Cannot understand a word but the emotion and feel.The anthem is awesome.
That was specifically why I picked the Malinga fight, you'd think they just cured cancer with the excitement from the announcers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Very impressive from Hasegawa AGAIN. I know we expected him to win but don't think anyone thought a one round blowout was on the cards.
Tremendous righthand from the lightning straight left. Always thought he hit much harder than his record suggests (because of the blinding speed) - he's really showing it now.
Rocha is a solid fighter. I've seen clips of him too. But Hasegawa is so good. Rocha is nowhere near his level. I got Hasegawa by a wide UD on this one. Live stream link anyone?
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Originally Posted by ASIAN SENSATION
You're 2 hours late.
My post above will help. ;)
Stupid time zones.Quote:
Originally Posted by FensterQuote:
Originally Posted by ASIAN SENSATION
You're 2 hours late.
My post above will help. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKLBfyhih88
For me, that's what a champion with a discernible advantage in talent should be doing. Take note, Wlad Klitschko (watch that set off an alarm for Lyle who steams in here for my disrespect of Wladimir) ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by killersheepStupid time zones.Quote:
Originally Posted by FensterQuote:
Originally Posted by ASIAN SENSATION
You're 2 hours late.
My post above will help. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKLBfyhih88
Seriously though, this guy is something special, & in a way I wish he'd got the shot at Vic because he would've KO'd him early & then maybe a few more people would realize just how good he is
I have my doubts that Vic will fight at Bantam again.Quote:
Originally Posted by JazMerkinFor me, that's what a champion with a discernible advantage in talent should be doing. Take note, Wlad Klitschko (watch that set off an alarm for Lyle who steams in here for my disrespect of Wladimir) ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by killersheep
Seriously though, this guy is something special, & in a way I wish he'd got the shot at Vic because he would've KO'd him early & then maybe a few more people would realize just how good he is
If Hasegawa was from America, Mexico, PR or Britain he'd have TONS of fans on here (and predictably tons of people calling him a pussy, unfortunately :rolleyes:).
That's why i've been sticking him in my P4P list for the past year. That guy has obvious talent.
Maybe he'll take Vic's spot on the Saddo p4p list next time. Probably not though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
Yeah, I doubt it especially as the next list will likely see the return of Mr. Mayweather somewhere. He wasn't far out this time though, if I remember right he finished at #14 or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepMaybe he'll take Vic's spot on the Saddo p4p list next time. Probably not though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
He wont get enough votes. I think only VD has him in the top 10 apart from myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepMaybe he'll take Vic's spot on the Saddo p4p list next time. Probably not though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
To be fair.. he needs some high profile fights stateside before he'll get popular.
I've got him in there as well & I think Galaxy also does. Would be good if he was Stateside, but then you see the support he's getting over there in decent places & I can kind of understand not wanting to leave, although I think he will only regret it later in his career if he doesn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by FensterHe wont get enough votes. I think only VD has him in the top 10 apart from myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepMaybe he'll take Vic's spot on the Saddo p4p list next time. Probably not though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
To be fair.. he needs some high profile fights stateside before he'll get popular.
14?Quote:
Originally Posted by JazMerkinYeah, I doubt it especially as the next list will likely see the return of Mr. Mayweather somewhere. He wasn't far out this time though, if I remember right he finished at #14 or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepMaybe he'll take Vic's spot on the Saddo p4p list next time. Probably not though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
Blimey, more people voted for him than i thought
I think it's a different mindset because of the boxing in Japan - only recognising the WBC and WBA, great attendances and viewing figures.. obviously they don't HAVE to leave to earn.Quote:
Originally Posted by JazMerkinI've got him in there as well & I think Galaxy also does. Would be good if he was Stateside, but then you see the support he's getting over there in decent places & I can kind of understand not wanting to leave, although I think he will only regret it later in his career if he doesn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by FensterHe wont get enough votes. I think only VD has him in the top 10 apart from myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheep
To be fair.. he needs some high profile fights stateside before he'll get popular.
It will be a shame though if he doesn't challenge outside of there, or at least entice the bigger names over there.
No, I think there were just less 'casual' voters last time out, it was mainly voted on by the people who are on the site every day. The first time we did it, there were nearly 50 voters, last time about 25. I reckon it will go up with the return of PBF, there weren't really any fights last time out to have much of an impact on the voting, what with Pacquiao winning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster14?Quote:
Originally Posted by JazMerkinYeah, I doubt it especially as the next list will likely see the return of Mr. Mayweather somewhere. He wasn't far out this time though, if I remember right he finished at #14 or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheep
Blimey, more people voted for him than i thought
That was pretty impressive.Blinded/pestered him with the jab and ended him with the right :shinner:.Rocha had matter of time written all over him.Didn't think it would be that quick.
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Originally Posted by killersheep
Beautiful right hook!
Hasegawa should be closing in on the p4p lists. The last ring mag top 100 list had him at 23.
The Ring 100 : Ranking the World's Best Fighters - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia
Hasegawa is under the radar from the casual fight fan, but I think in a way it's not so bad, because the hardcore boxing fans do know who he is and appreciate his talent, it's better that the fairweather fans and keyboard warriors not know about him.
He should fight in the states to get more exposure. Hasegawa-Montiel in Vegas would be sweet.
I'd like to see that too, but he has a pretty sweet gig going at home.Quote:
Originally Posted by ASIAN SENSATION