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12 minimumweight
Katsunari Takayama 27(10)-6(1)-0
vs
Francisco Rodriguez Jr 14(10)-2(1)-0
IBF minimumweight title
WBO minimumweight title


Rodriguez wins by UD
Takayama down once
Takayama had no pop but just wouldn't go away
Rodriguez thought he might get him out but realize he was facing a freak of nature
Takayama's crazy work rate dragged Rodriguez in this crazy pace brawl, a foty contender




Card Hls & Video here:
http://www.the13thround.com/phpBB2/view ... 7#p1494447


ENJOY!!!

I wonder how much his bout AND the FS1 show on Friday cost to put together...the same as Danny Garcia's for the Salka fight maybe?

Stay out of this division Al Haymon. WBA champ Budler wants a crack at Rodriguez.

that shoulda been on showtime. watching garcia with his stupid mask, stupid rap entrance and trollface smug stage-dad makes my blood boil

The punch-stat numbers must have set or come close to setting a record. I've never seen more punches thrown or connected in a fight. Their stamina was otherworldly. Thought Rodriguez clearly won with bigger punches but Takayama kept pouring it on until the final bell

Full fight posted!

Sit back and ENJOY~~

How good does Roman Gonzalez look now?

Estrada and now Rodriguez have both gone on to become unified champions after losing to him.

He also beat Takayama and Hirales.

If he beats Yaegashi in September, which I think he will, he'll have one of the best resumes in the sport.

VG_Addict wrote:How good does Roman Gonzalez look now?

Estrada and now Rodriguez have both gone on to become unified champions after losing to him.

He also beat Takayama and Hirales.

If he beats Yaegashi in September, which I think he will, he'll have one of the best resumes in the sport.

Don't forget his other wins over he likes Niida as well.

It's like when you go through Wonjongkam's record and see something like 8 former or future world champions on it.

The little guys stay busy, they get paid peanuts so fight regularly yet it seems they are castigated for fighting stay busy fights to collect a pay day, add to their skills and stay busy.

You can scratch the "Contender", this was the FOTY. Easily one of the best I have ever seen.

I'm pretty sure most would go with the brizuela fight but i agree, this one also qualifies

I can see that, that one had more drama to it.

marvelous marv wrote:Stay out of this division Al Haymon. WBA champ Budler wants a crack at Rodriguez.

Sh!t EVERYONE is staying out of the 105lb division. Can't think of anyone who garnered any following @ 105 recently outside of Ricardo Lopez & thats been awhile. Respect if these 105 top guys do fight each other though.

ReggieDiggs wrote:

marvelous marv wrote:Stay out of this division Al Haymon. WBA champ Budler wants a crack at Rodriguez.

Sh!t EVERYONE is staying out of the 105lb division. Can't think of anyone who garnered any following @ 105 recently outside of Ricardo Lopez & thats been awhile. Respect if these 105 top guys do fight each other though.

105 at the moment looks insanely interesting with the follow bouts either confirmed or "expected":
Budler Vs Zhong
Novoa Vs Wanheng
Buitrago Vs Freshmart
Hara Vs Tanaka

Boxing Prospect wrote:

VG_Addict wrote:How good does Roman Gonzalez look now?

Estrada and now Rodriguez have both gone on to become unified champions after losing to him.

He also beat Takayama and Hirales.

If he beats Yaegashi in September, which I think he will, he'll have one of the best resumes in the sport.

Don't forget his other wins over he likes Niida as well.

It's like when you go through Wonjongkam's record and see something like 8 former or future world champions on it.

The little guys stay busy, they get paid peanuts so fight regularly yet it seems they are castigated for fighting stay busy fights to collect a pay day, add to their skills and stay busy.

"Chihuas" Rodriguez vs "Gallito" Novoa unification can be a great figth!

Also, if Gonzalez beats Yaegashi, he'll be a three weight champion.