Quote Originally Posted by Spicoli View Post
Looks like his people hope to lay the groundwork of an immediate 112 top ranking, being the wbo chances are Tanaka is now there pre 112 debut. We could use more of the lower weight guys doing impressive things on mainstays like HBO but they went the way of names for names sake long ago and have recently imo dumbed it down even more hyping up Cletis Seldin as a "future star" . Decent guy, honest approach..but gimme a break. Fans don't mind brawlers but force feeding it to them while ignoring some hidden gems is really shortsighted. Fans love discovering new talent and what guys like Tanaka need is simply an opportunity and every fighter yearns for exposure. While some are simply over exposed.
Would surprise me if he becomes #1 to Kimura, that's an easy title win for Tanaka in my opinion, although he has shown a few vulnerabilities lately. Could be due to weight struggles who knows for sure. Yep HBO could get these guys at a steal. I hope someone has the sense to put on a WBSS at these lighter weights or do what they have with the SuperFly.

I like Seldin but I think he gets beat out next against Yves Ulysse Jr on the Saunders/ Lemieux undercard.