Israel Kani new OZ super middy champ

AntonS · Post by **AntonS** » 09 May 2008, 09:30

Kerey Palmer won the first 2, but was cut in 3rd (punch), which didn't help matters. Kani then worked on the cut, causing stoppage half way thru 5th.

Rematch is scheduled for July 19 in Melbourne.

On the same card
James Giltrow stopped Mhelvin Hernandez in 2nd
Chris Stewart outpointed Micah Rivetti over 4

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 09 May 2008, 18:16

Considering that there are six Australian Super Middleweights ranked in front of Kani, does it mean anything?

fox · Post by **fox** » 09 May 2008, 21:18

Probably not the number 1 supermiddle but a win is a win and was obviously santioned by the ANBF. Israel is a good bloke and congratulations to him as he has put in the hard yards for a number of years.

AntonS · Post by **AntonS** » 09 May 2008, 21:48

Brute wrote:Considering that there are six Australian Super Middleweights ranked in front of Kani, does it mean anything?

It's actually 5. But they are not interested in OZ title 'cos they've either been there & done that or ineligible as they are regional titlists.

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 10 May 2008, 01:15

I still think the national champion should be the best at his weight, whether he holds an international title or not.

AntonS · Post by **AntonS** » 10 May 2008, 01:41

True, but there is a reason we (ANBF) don't allow regional, international titlists to hold our National title in the same weight divvy at the same time.

Personally, I think they shouldn't be included in the ratings.

Marlin · Post by **Marlin** » 11 May 2008, 03:18

To be honest I have never seen / heard of this bloke...

p4p1 · Post by **p4p1** » 11 May 2008, 03:21

your not the only one

tcwilliams · Post by **tcwilliams** » 12 May 2008, 05:14

I was at the fight and it was enjoyable.

MTG · Post by **MTG** » 17 May 2008, 08:23

bring him on!!

im ready for it.

im approachable if anyones interested in it,ill be perm resident from nov so i think im eligible for it.lol