Kiko Martinez to defend against Hozumi Hasegawa in Japan

[bzkfn]

Kiko Martinez-Hozumi Hasegawa Showdown is Inked - Boxing News

Wow, risky to go fight Hasegawa in Japan, I thought the Quigg unification was a certainty after what Martinez said recently. Good fight though, hopefully Quigg & Frampton will fight each other.

[Fenster]

So much for Frampton's "world" title shot or Quigg's unification. Been trumped by the Japanese dosh.

Great fight. Be amazed if it goes past 8 rounds. Hasegawa KO 3 or Martinez KO 3.

[Kirkland Laing]

Martinez was just after the biggest possible offer to go and lose his belt to somebody. The Japs obviously outbid the Brits. Good luck to Martinez, I really like watching him, hopefully Hasegawa is drained at the weight and Martinez gets to him late. That's the only chance he has of winning over there.

[bzkfn]

Well if montiel can flatten him there is no reason why a banger like martinez wont.

[FinitoElDinamita]

Well if montiel can flatten him there is no reason why a banger like martinez wont.

Montiel surprised him with speed.. martinez dont have that.

He's getting fucked up in japan..

[Master]

I hope he gets well paid but it would be too much for him to win.

[superheavyrhun]

I hope he gets well paid but it would be too much for him to win.

My thoughts exactly. Hope he gets a lot of money in exchange for that title.

[Fenster]

Martinez has a great chance to win by KO. Hasegawa's achilles heel is, he's willing to stand and trade and is a bit chinny. That's why it's a great fight.

And Martinez is obviously getting a much better deal than Frampton/Quigg's connections could offer him to steal his title. Japan probably has the healthiest boxing scene in the world.

[Silkeyjoe]

I think Martinez has every chance here. Hes looked better then ever lately and is younger and stronger then Hasegawa, He also looks hungry

[superheavyrhun]

Japan probably has the healthiest boxing scene in the world.

When I finally get round to taking my worldwide trip, a day at the Korakuen Hall watching about twenty bouts of competitive boxing is definitely on the cards.

[FinitoElDinamita]

Just know that hozumi is far past his prime so that's pretty sad if martjnez loses.

[Violent Demise]

Martinez has a great chance to win by KO. Hasegawa's achilles heel is, he's willing to stand and trade and is a bit chinny. That's why it's a great fight.

And Martinez is obviously getting a much better deal than Frampton/Quigg's connections could offer him to steal his title. Japan probably has the healthiest boxing scene in the world.

Agreed. It's a 50-50 fight. Hasegawa is the more skilled fighter. And overall the better fighter. But his ability to take a punch has really declined. And Martnez can punch

[bzkfn]

I believe Matinez will stop him. Hasegawa's punch resistance is not what it was and Martinez is a real banger at the weight, coupled with the fact that Hozumi is dropping down in weight for this, I think it's a calculated risk that will pay off for Kiko.

[La Cucaracha]

Big risk to go to Japan but I think Hasegawa is getting KTFO