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MightyWarrior wrote: ↑25 Jul 2023, 04:52 Damn they’ve given us that absolute goofball Crystina Poncher on intl feed, I even tuned into the Canadian channel TSN and she’s on there too, no escape

Poncher's class mate, slander or criticism won't be tolerated

Fearful_Freddie wrote: ↑24 Jul 2023, 16:45

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑24 Jul 2023, 14:59

Finkel wrote: ↑24 Jul 2023, 14:39

Well they will likely try to stick to the listed main event of 9pm, which is 1pm UK time. It's a work night and public transportation ends quite early in Japan.

That is right. 1pm latest.

The trains run until about 1 a.m. Lived there for 10 years and caught the last train a few times. Can see Monster marmalising him.

That's cool. Where did you live?

It's a little different though as Ariake Arena is basically Odaiba (technically it's Koto-ku, but the Bay Area). There are only two train lines servicing the stadium. One being the monorail line, which I lived on the last few years, and it is quite cramped.
The crowds will all be competing for the last trains back into the city before 11:30pm to make their connections, so it will cause issues if the ring walks are delayed.

https://www.youtube.com/live/VfdKEFEuxl8?feature=share

I think this is a legal free Thai stream

handsofstone wrote: ↑25 Jul 2023, 04:56

MightyWarrior wrote: ↑25 Jul 2023, 04:52 Damn they’ve given us that absolute goofball Crystina Poncher on intl feed, I even tuned into the Canadian channel TSN and she’s on there too, no escape

Poncher's class mate, slander or criticism won't be tolerated

x2
She's one of the best.

Oh my word, that knock out over Donaire in the rematch, an all time great performance right there.

A lethal puncher right in front of him, and he precision defuses him like a time bomb. Like Hearns Cuevas

MightyWarrior wrote: ↑25 Jul 2023, 05:45 https://www.youtube.com/live/VfdKEFEuxl8?feature=share

I think this is a legal free Thai stream

Great, thanks!

You've got to hand it to the Japanese, best officials in the world bar none, the Brits and Yanks should be sending reps over there to see how it's done, that's what professional boxing should aspire to, even the stoppage in that last fight, thought the ref might have been a tad hasty but the way Horikawa collapsed as he was stopped showed it was bang on, even when they're wrong they're right

Fight #1
Yoshiki Takei vs Ronnie Baldonado
8x3 Junior Featherweight

Takei gets a left hand in, Baldonado lands a right hand back but soon gets trapped on the ropes as Takei tees off on him. Fairly tepid first round, a little bit of action, but not lots.

Baldonado opened round two with a big right hand, starting at a higher pace. Takei walking him down but the right hand is threatening all the time. Big shots fly in from both boxers, it's a little messy at times, the pair coming together heavily. Baldonado backed into the corner constantly not allowing himself any room to manoeuvre. Baldonado countered well with some clean shots, but spent the entire round retreating.

A backhand to the body had a delayed effect on Baldonado, falling to the floor seconds later. Takei flicked a right jab upstairs and landed a left hook that rippled its way across the ribs, painfully. That's seven wins and seven KOs for the 27-year-old southpaw from Tokyo.

Fight #2
Kanamu Sakama vs Ryu Horikawa
8x3 Light Flyweight

Both boxers were sharp on their jabs and light on their feet in the first rounds. Sakama was coming forward while Horikawa was jabbing and moving.

Sakama landed some big backhands in the second, really finding his groove. Looking good on the backfoot too, when Horikawa tried to force him back momentarily.

The mouthpiece of Horikawa was dislodged in the third. Big bodyshot from Sakama but Horikawa took it well.

Horikawa just trying to keep Sakama at bay. Midway in the fourth, Sakama landed a swift, stinging backhand bodyshot. Horikawa keeping the fight at close range in the final minute, making it tricky for Sakama to work. Then Horikawa dances away and steps in to land a flurry before the bell. Sakama in control but Horikawa using all his ring experience here.

Sakama closing the space in round five, Horikawa comes forward at times to keep him off. Horikawa gets through with a straight right hand. Then Horikawa goes back on his jab, doubling up. Good left hand catches Horikawa out after they broke. Horikawa tries a overhand right, but Sakama catches it on his gloves completely. Then it's Horikawa's turn to catch Sakama out after a break. Sakama gets a nice body shot in on the klaxons. Horikawa just so sneaky on that backfoot but three consecutive uppercuts landed that round by Sakama.

Right hook to the body followed be left jab to the head from Sakama. It's a close contest, the heavier shots thudded in from Sakama, but Horikawa equally scoring. Sakama waiting too long to throw in that sixth stanza. He was closing the gap down, but when he had Horikawa backed into the ropes, he dodn't let his hands go quick enough and his opponent is able to throw his shots and escape.

They go toe to toe in the opening minute of the seventh. Strong jab lands from Sakama after an exchange. They continue to square off, really great back and forth action, the crowd are loving this! Sakama seems the more tired of the two, perhaps that's why he isn't throwing as much. Big right hand rocks Horikawa's head to the side, but takes it well. Really exciting round.

Yeah excellent - very important stoppage for the kids long-term health there - and very few refs woulda spotted it.

Quick Results

Kanamu Sakama TKO-8 Ryu Horikawa
Yoshiki Takei KO-3 Ronnie Baldonado (1:08)

Chief support should start in 10 mins

skanksta wrote: ↑25 Jul 2023, 06:02

handsofstone wrote: ↑25 Jul 2023, 04:56

MightyWarrior wrote: ↑25 Jul 2023, 04:52 Damn they’ve given us that absolute goofball Crystina Poncher on intl feed, I even tuned into the Canadian channel TSN and she’s on there too, no escape

Poncher's class mate, slander or criticism won't be tolerated

x2
She's one of the best.

Fair enough, not everyone’s cup of tea though, I just find her way too needy, in terms of desperate to show how knowledgeable she is all the time.. I think it gets in the way. ( I do prefer her to any of the sky rubes tho)
Anyway I’ve managed to tune into ESPN plus let’s see if they’re any better

Crazy to think ramerez 2x double gold. beating shakur in one of the finals. and yet lost a 4 rounder on debut. just insane that you can be one of the most skilled boxers in the world and lose to a guy that probably had to ask his boss for the day off bagging grocerys to go fight.

Side note, could inoue go up to 126? surely not? but mabey.... this might be a future opponent....

Robey to look good in a routine defence I hope...

No-nonsense low key great commentary from Joe Tessitore and Tim Bradley on ESPN

Mr japan does not look pretty but he is landing a bit somtimes... probably not a fun night for him coming up though.

This Brave Japanese kid is going to get whacked

MightyWarrior wrote: ↑25 Jul 2023, 06:46 This Brave Japanese kid is going to get whacked

Kid?

this might be a tough one to watch a no quit japanses attitude in...

JackSprocket wrote: ↑25 Jul 2023, 06:48

MightyWarrior wrote: ↑25 Jul 2023, 06:46 This Brave Japanese kid is going to get whacked

Kid?

It’s all relative

This Japanese guy is tough, I don’t like seeing tall skinny guys get hit repeatedly on the chin by power hitters .. I guess I wonder how they made the weight. I think his eyes closing

mr japan needs to throw some of those golovkin overhand shots. being so tall he can go over ramierez gard a little bit. that said its getting tough for him.

Robey a little slow to get started - lost the first doing little.

Starting to pull away and show his class now.

3-1 RR

this is great action. very rare i see a fight this onesided as fun, but mr japan is really having a crack though and its good to watch.

Ref should’ve stopped that after kd, broken nose eyes closed

Ramirez is a mean spiteful little SOB, a stone cold sicario