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**Violent Demise** · 11-23-2006 02:05 AM

I think Molitor is good heres his last outing against Hunter... Good fight... And to be honest I don't count Hunter out I think he can recover from this lost...
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I agree on Molitor, but not on Hunter. This wasn't a case of an old fighter realizing he's old. Or a young fighter taking a beating. Hunter quit in this fight. And he wasn't taking much of a beating. Hunter will never be a factor again. You can't grow heart.

**CutMeMick** · 11-23-2006 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by Violent Demise

Originally Posted by CutMeMicK

Originally Posted by Smashup

9. KOKI KAMEDA (12-0, 10 KOs) - The Japanese have always been a bit ahead of Europe and America when it comes to spotting a cultural trend or movement. Maybe this is the case with Kameda as well, who drew an incredible 42.4 percent of the nation’s television viewers during his last title defense. Kameda was a moneymaker of sorts before he ever gained a world title when his contract was purchased by Kyoei Promotions for $300,000, which must seem like a steal now, as the WBA jr. flyweight champion is riding the crest of a media fueled exposure that has made him Asia's version of Naseem Hamed. Kameda's braggadocios personality has gained him as many antagonists as fans, which means both are tuning in for bouts. This bulldozer southpaw is a product of a boxing household, with his trainer / father being the driving force behind his meteoric rise. Won the title by the skin of his teeth, holding off Juan Landaeta in the final two rounds to earn a split decision win (a rematch is set for December). Still needs to defeat one or two more top notch contenders or former champions to earn a TV slot. However, I have to admit I am intrigued by Kameda's aggressive flash, and a stage father that has two more potential champions in his home.

Odds: None, since he is a jr. flyweight and his most attractive opponent, Brian Viloria, hit a speed bump named Omar Nino Romero.

IMO he lost against Landeta.... I think it was a flat out robbery.... Heres a short highlight clip of the fight... and the 12th rd. plus the verdict...

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I disagree. The Landeta fight was very close, but it was no robbery. Your clips only show small portions. It don't show the whole fight. Especially the middle rounds in which Kameda controlled most. I'm very high on Kameda, I think he has a great future. The guy who wrote this article is wrong when he states that Hector Saldiva is the youngest of his selections at 22. Kameda is younger at 20 years old. He won his title at 19. He showed great heart and guts getting up from the knock down in the Landeta fight. And than taking the fight to him. A lot of fighters his age would not of done so. He does need to work on things. But what young fighter doesn't? I think the rematch will answer a lot of questions. BTW happy birthday, Mick.

I had Landeta wining. I think what bothers me the most is the judges score: Kwang-Soo Kim 115-113 (Kameda) come on.... He can't be serious...
I like Kameda and like you I think what he stormed through really shows his grit.... One things for sure he can't be in too many of those kinda' fights...

About my B-day... Thanks...

**CutMeMick** · 11-23-2006 02:18 AM

Originally Posted by Violent Demise

I think Molitor is good heres his last outing against Hunter... Good fight... And to be honest I don't count Hunter out I think he can recover from this lost...

I agree on Molitor, but not on Hunter. This wasn't a case of an old fighter realizing he's old. Or a young fighter taking a beating. Hunter quit in this fight. And he wasn't taking much of a beating. Hunter will never be a factor again. You can't grow heart.
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Well it's how you feel in the ring, if he felt that there was no need for him to continue then so be it... your right about having heart you can't grow that BUT you also gotta be smart and if he didn't feel at his best at that time then why continue taking punches in a fight that your not fully in.... I don't think he'll be a factor either he wasn't a factor pre- Molitor either I mean his best win was against Pickering and thats not saying anything at all.... But I do think he can come back and win possibly fight for another Vacant title...