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July 20, Osaka.

Wake finally gets his shot at a world title.

Some people say Guzman hasn't fought anybody,
others say Guzman is the real thing.

Thoughts?

I can see Wake winning but Guzmans record looks highly impressive and highly padded.

The outcome depends on if Guzman is the real deal or not.

My money's on Wake points.

One of the big fan sites in Japan has it as follows:

57% Guzman by KO
1% Guzman by Decision
27% Wake by KO
14% Wake by Decision
1% Draw

Cutman Scabbers wrote:One of the big fan sites in Japan has it as follows:

57% Guzman by KO
1% Guzman by Decision
27% Wake by KO
14% Wake by Decision
1% Draw

Boxmob? What an amazing site!

time well tell when it comes to guzman.

i'm saying wake by decision

Boxing Prospect wrote:

Cutman Scabbers wrote:One of the big fan sites in Japan has it as follows:

57% Guzman by KO
1% Guzman by Decision
27% Wake by KO
14% Wake by Decision
1% Draw

Boxmob? What an amazing site!

Yes, that's the one!

Fight Poster:

http://ameblo.jp/cool0224/image-1217110 ... 10512.html

Sounds like Guzman's team is pretty confident (or overconfident?):

Guzman aims to extend KO streak against Wake

IBF #2 super bantamweight contender Jonathan “Salomon King” Guzman (21-0, 21 KOs) is hard at work preparing for the “fight of his life” with trainer Hector Bermudez at Peter Welch’s Gym in Boston. The 26-year-old KO artist from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, will face IBF #1 contender Shingo Wake (20-4-2, 12 KOs) on Wednesday, July 20, at EDION Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan, for the vacant IBF World super bantamweight title.

Guzman, who stopped Mexican Daniel Rosas in the eighth round on April 29 to earn this fight, says his dreams are so close to coming true he can almost taste them. “I have waited my whole life for a world title fight and now it’s almost here,” said Guzman. “I can’t wait to get in the ring and win for my family and my country.”

Trainer Bermudez says Guzman has too many weapons to fall short in this fight. “Although Jonathan has never had to go the distance because his power is amazing, he can also box very well. He’s just never had to thus far in his career. Jonathan is the complete package and soon the world will be learning all about him. There is no way that Wake can beat him.”

Shingo's coif will be the difference...

Boxing Prospect wrote:Shingo's coif will be the difference...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7AUpGXLDdk

Guzman has arrived in Osaka.

Both Guzman and Wake claim to be in top condition!

Trying to keep this thread alive, as I think it will be an exciting fight.

Japanese fan site has Guzman the favorite (54%) over Wake (45%).

Guzman was apparently looking sharp as a tack at his training session today. Yamamoto Vs Wao on the same card should be fun...

Seen much of Maruki?

Boxing Prospect wrote:Guzman was apparently looking sharp as a tack at his training session today. Yamamoto Vs Wao on the same card should be fun...

Seen much of Maruki?

I've seen a bit. He was impressive in his last bout.

Nonaka is the favorite, but I think Maruki is going to make
it interesting. Not easy to do against Nonaka, a tall southpaw who
likes to stick and move and hold.

Wake boasts an 8cm height advantage O_o but only a 1.6cm reach advantage

Boxing Prospect wrote:Wake boasts an 8cm height advantage O_o but only a 1.6cm reach advantage

Not surprised, as about 6.4 cm of the height advantage is due to his pompadour.

Predictions are evening out as fight night approaches!

Now Guzman 52% to Wake 47%

Predictions are evening out as fight night approaches!

Now Guzman 52% to Wake 47%

Weigh in complete!

Limit= 55.2 kg

Wake = 55.1 kg

Guzman = 54.8 kg

http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/1680994.html

Shingo Wake 121,7 lbs
Jonathan Guzmán 120,8 lbs

TheBeast wrote:Shingo Wake 121,7 lbs
Jonathan Guzmán 120,8 lbs

Starts in about 8 hours. Anyone know where to watch it?