Chuprakov ready for showdown with Ito

[philly]

Philadelphia, Penn. / Ekaterinburg, Russia - December 28, 2018 - Undefeated and number-one ranked WBO Junior Lightweight contender, Evgeny "Happy Gilmore" Chuprakov has been preparing for the biggest fight of his career, when he takes on WBO World Junior Lightweight world champion, Masayuki Ito, this Sunday in Tokyo, Japan.

Chuprakov (20-0, 10 KOs) has earned his ranking by defeating quality opposition, which includes four undefeated opponents, and capturing The Russian Junior Lightweight Title; WBO European Junior Lightweight title & the WBO Intercontinental Junior Lightweight title.

"The training camp is going well. In the beginning I had more functional work, then there were my sparring sessions. As usual. I am jogging in Griffith Park, and then have functional workouts with my coach. Each weekend I have massage and sauna sessions," said Chuprakov.

"Each professional boxer has it as a goal, and that is to fight for and win a world championship. I am very excited, but I have an important bout coming up, and the issue is not in the excitement, but to get preparation to the bout."

Chuprakov knows that Ito is a tough customer, but did not want to divulge what he knew about the defending champion.

"He is a good fighter. He is a world champion,and I respect that about him."

Chuprakov has been waiting his whole career for this opportunity, and the 28 year-old Chuprakov will not let this opportunity go to waste,

"It seems like it has been a long time coming, but now it is here. I will say, that I have had great preparation for this bout. I will, put my mind for it. I will show a good boxing, and of course I'll look forward to winning this fight and becoming world champion."

The title fight can be seen live on ESPN+ on Sunday, December 30th with a start time of 5:00 a.m. ET, with the Ito-Chuprakov fight starting around 6:20 a.m.

[Mexi-Box]

It's a very good fight. I have Chuprakov winning.

[jamamb]

ito totally schooled that top rank puerto rican dude

ive only seen chupra fight once vs some lowly opponent. he looked decent enough but that was at too low a level to say much. not sure how hell do in this big step up. its an interesting fight.

[jamamb]

masayuki is taking these cats 0s

[Boxing Prospect]

Well... Not sure what he was ready for... Sure as hell wasn't ready to fight him

[oogiebe]

Well... Not sure what he was ready for... Sure as hell wasn't ready to fight him

LMAO! Ito really took advantage of his size and length. Chuprakov got pretty beat up.

[oogiebe]

It's a very good fight. I have Chuprakov winning.

Turned out to be pretty one-sided.

[jamamb]

masayukis on fire

[oogiebe]

masayukis on fire

No doubt.

[TheBeast]

Sunday 30, December 2018
Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan
promoter Teiken Promotions - Akihiko Honda



super featherweight
Masayuki Ito 24 1 1
vs
Evgeny Chuprakov 20 0 0
World Boxing Organisation World Super Featherweight Title

Ito won by TKO



More card Highlights here:
https://www.the13thround.com/phpBB2/vie ... 8&t=129189


ENJOY!!

[Mexi-Box]

It's a very good fight. I have Chuprakov winning.

Turned out to be pretty one-sided.

It happens when two guys that aren't really proven meet up. I guess Ito was the better fighter. Thought it'd be closer than a shutdown.

[oogiebe]

It's a very good fight. I have Chuprakov winning.

Turned out to be pretty one-sided.

It happens when two guys that aren't really proven meet up. I guess Ito was the better fighter. Thought it'd be closer than a shutdown.

Just pushing yer buttons. I have a million wrong calls all over the boards!

[caldo2025]

Turned out to be pretty one-sided.

It happens when two guys that aren't really proven meet up. I guess Ito was the better fighter. Thought it'd be closer than a shutdown.

Just pushing yer buttons. I have a million wrong calls all over the boards!

Another Russian bites the dust ha buddy? Let me guess this guy is still the best though right?

[Skalamanga]

Well... Not sure what he was ready for... Sure as hell wasn't ready to fight him

We all know you would be supporting the Japanese, that goes without saying,

You even support the Japs over your fellow brits.

I must say I definitely think Japan are seriously overrated by some people on forums such as yourself. I do not see them as one of the best boxing nations. Apart from Inoue, I don't see them having any top talents at all. And they can only compete at the top level in divisions ( mimimumweight. light flyweight, flyweight. super flyweight ) where there is a very low number of boxers/ too many weight divisions every freaking few pounds with a new set of 4/5 world champions/ in divisions where most of the best boxing countries don't have no boxers.