Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 17:55
Should Yafai be taking a bit of power off his punches now?
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Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 17:56
Probably wouldn't hurt as far as pacing himself goes. Doesn't look like this guy is gonna be going down anytime soon.
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 17:59
Stephane Jamoye who beat Haskins and gave Jamie McDonnell a hard distance fight years back got lifted clean off his feet with one punch by Yamanaka in their fight.Naandrew wrote:Naoya Inoue carries serious power in Yafais weight classjameswilson wrote:That may be he Japanese fighter that is bought over as an opponent over here but with all the World champs they have I don't think you can say their fighters lack power.Tarkus wrote:Never heard or seen this Muranaka guy but I am expecting a typical Japanese boxer. Aggressive pressure fighter with no power. Should be an easy Yafai win.
Shinsuke Yamanaka the lineal bantam weight champion carries ridiculous power in his straight left hand
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 17:59
gilgamesh wrote:Has Yafai ever been forced to maintain a pace like this for 12 rounds? If not this could get interesting down the stretch. It's a shutout for Yafai at the time being though.
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 17:59
Would like to see Yafai work the head more, these body shots are just bouncing off the sides, there seems to be more reaction from Muranaka when Kal hits him upstairs especially with the left hook
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:02
Maybe the body shots are more effective on Muranaka than they appeared. Muranaka definitely eased up a bit in that last round, and I'll bet the body shots had something to do with that.
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:03
Great fight Muranaka! I'm a fan. But Y is coming through this with credit.
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:04
I don't think Yafai likes some of those body shot either
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:05
I think so. He needs to focus on boxing rather then punching I think.Horse wrote:Should Yafai be taking a bit of power off his punches now?
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:07
Seems like he can do as he pleases just about. Muranaka doesn't have the pop to hang with him. Damn if he ain't trying though.Tarkus wrote:I think so. He needs to focus on boxing rather then punching I think.Horse wrote:Should Yafai be taking a bit of power off his punches now?
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:08
Been watching Warrington
Is this fight any good ?
Is this fight any good ?
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:08
I feel quite bad but I haven't gave Muranaka a round yet, he's definitely having his moments though
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:08
That was a savage beat down that fight.first time I've watched Yamanakajameswilson wrote:Stephane Jamoye who beat Haskins and gave Jamie McDonnell a hard distance fight years back got lifted clean off his feet with one punch by Yamanaka in their fight.Naandrew wrote:Naoya Inoue carries serious power in Yafais weight classjameswilson wrote:
That may be he Japanese fighter that is bought over as an opponent over here but with all the World champs they have I don't think you can say their fighters lack power.
Shinsuke Yamanaka the lineal bantam weight champion carries ridiculous power in his straight left hand
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:10
Smith talking crap.
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:11
The surprised tone in his voice when Murunaka lands anything is terrible. It's like he's meant to loseHorse wrote:Smith talking crap.
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:11
Great round. Yafia's coming through a hard test tonight.
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:12
Don't feel bad. Muranaka hasn't won a round yet.handsofstone wrote:I feel quite bad but I haven't gave Muranaka a round yet, he's definitely having his moments though
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:12
This Japs are built differently I am telling you, both physically mentally. When you think his legs are gone thats when he starts his best rallies. 
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:20
Fair play to Yafai, he's had to dig deep and he's had no problem with that. Brave fight from Suguru Muranaka though. Wow!
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:22
Muranaka as brave as they come, I almost scored the 11th for him, but ultimately I just couldn't give him any rounds as Yafai just kept landing the better shots.
to Muranaka though. What heart!
119-107 Khalid Yafai
to Muranaka though. What heart!119-107 Khalid Yafai
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:23
Good fight.
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:25
Wide. Well done Yafia.
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:25
119-107 is a fair scorecard, but isn't even close to the full story.
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:26
Exactly.sammy95 wrote:119-107 is a fair scorecard, but isn't even close to the full story.
Re: Round-By-Round - Kal Yafai (c) vs. Suguru Muranaka - May 13th 2017
Posted: 13 May 2017, 18:30
I think these guys would be better workouts than the Ghanians who everyone fawns over as teak tough. With the Japanese they force you to fight at pace as well as being able to absorb pressure.Neil Gee wrote:Fair play to Yafai, he's had to dig deep and he's had no problem with that. Brave fight from Suguru Muranaka though. Wow!