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August 30th 2008- Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico Koki Kameda (18-0, 12) Vs Salvador Montes (5-4, 2) Japanese fighters rarely fight for things like the "International" or "Inter-Continental" titles though occasional they do travel for such fights, with the JBC not permitting them in Japan. One of those rare bouts saw the controversial Koki Kameda fighting in Mexico and battling Salvador Montes for the WBA Inter-Continental Flyweight title. This was Koki's second bout in Mexico and those eagle eyes may well spot Koki's youngest brother Tomoki working in his corner. Incidentally Tomoki began his professional career just a few months after this bout, also in MExico *Note Montes's record shown on screen is 18-3 (15) very different from the record on boxrec.com. This suggests that either boxrec has an incomplete and wrong record, Montes' on screen record is wrong or there is more than one Salvador Montes
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April 22nd 2015- Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka, Japan Kazuto Ioka (16-1, 10) Vs Juan Carlos Reveco (35-1, 19) For some boxing is all about the money. We have fighters trying to make as much of it as they can and we have fans talking about fighters making large swathes of it. For others however the sport is about legacy, how a fighter will be remembered, their achievements and their willingness to prove themselves against top level fighters. It's needless to say that for Kazuto Ioka legacy comes first. Back in 2011 he set the Japanese speed record for fewest to become a world champion and just 3 fights later he unified titles. Today he had his second shot to become the quickest man to become a 3-weight world champion, and in turn become just the second Japanese fighter to achieve the feat. In his way was Argentinian warrior Juan Carlos Reveco. With legacy on the line these two really put on a show together in what was a thoroughly brilliant bout from start to end. April 22nd 2015- Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka, Japan Katsunari Takayama (28-7-0-1, 11) Vs Fahlan Sakkreerin Jr (27-3-1, 15) We here at Asian boxing are massive fans of Katsunari Takayama, heck what's not to love about someone willing to fight anyone and who always seems to be involved in a war. Saying that however we were disappointed when it was announced that he'd be defending his IBF Minimumweight title against Fahlan Sakkreerin Jr. We suspected that this would be a mismatch, in the ring however it turned out to be a brilliant highly enjoyable watch that every fight fan should enjoy. (Video thanks to Kom Thairec) October 27th 2012- Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan Takahiro Ao (23-2-1, 10) Vs Gamaliel Diaz (36-9-2, 17) When we talk about inconsistent fighters few can compare with Takahiro Ao. At his best he's a really good boxer-puncher at his worst he's a nightmare to watch and looks like he could lose to anyone in the top 25. One of the most frustrating nights in Ao's career came against Mexican veteran Gamaliel Diaz as Ao was seeking the 4th defense of the WBC Super Featherweight title. April 6th 2012- Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan Takahiro Ao (22-2-1, 10) Vs Terdsak Kokietgym (46-3-1, 31) When we talk about some of the greatest rivalries in boxing it's fair to say the Japan Vs Thailand rivalry is one of the biggest in Asia, it's also one of the best and one of the most exciting with a really rich history. One of the more recent "top match ups" between highly capable fighters from both countries came in 2012 when Takahiro Ao, then then WBC Super Featherweight champion, took on Thai veteran Terdsak Kokietgym. This wasn't the greatest fight in history but it was a high skilled and technical battle between two world class fighters and is well worth a watch. July 14th 2009- Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Takahiro Ao (17-1-1, 8) Vs Elio Rojas (20-1, 13) It's fair to say that Takahiro Ao's reign as WBC Featherweight champion was disappointing to say the least. In total it lasted less than 4 months with him losing his belt in his first defense to talented Dominican Elio Rojas.The frustrating Rojas seemed to have a style that Ao never really figured out and seemed to have the ability to make Ao look a lot worse than he really is. April 8th 2011- World Memorial Hall, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan Takahiro Ao (20-2-1, 9) Vs Humberto Mauro Gutierrez (28-2-1, 20) It's fair to say that Takahiro Ao's reign as the WBC Super Featherweight champion was less than brilliant with just 3 successful defenses of the title. Not only was the number of defenses relatively lacking but so too were he manner of those defenses with the sole highlight coming when he took on former interim champion Humberto Mauro Gutierrez in an all southpaw bout April 13th 2015- Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Keita Obara (13-1, 12) Vs Yuya Okazaki (11-7-1, 4) OPBF Light Welterweight champion Keita Obara is one of the heaviest punchers, pound-for-pound, in Asia and earlier this month he was trying to show off that power and record his 12th straight stoppage as he took on Yuya Okazaki. On paper it was a mismatch, in the ring however it turned out to be more than just a bit tasty with both men forced to take some seriously big shots. (Video thanks to gentidori) April 18th 2015- StubHub Center, Carson, California, USA Tugstsogt Nyambayar (1-0, 1) Vs Manuel Rubalcava (2-12) Mongolian fighter Tugstsogt Nyambayar is expected to be fast tracked up the rankings given his extensive amateur background. Despite that background he is still beginning his career with a few journeymen and his second professional bout saw him take on professional tough guy Manuel Rubalcava. On paper it was a mismatch with Rubalcava, coming in as the designated victim for the Mongolian prospect, however Rubalcava had never been stopped, was gutsy and had typically taken some very good prospects the distance. The wasn't a case of who would win but how good the Mongolian would look on his way to winning. (Video courtesy of Enkh Od) April 18th-Thailand Kanda Por Muangpetch (4-1) Vs Unknown Televised female fights might be rare some countries but there are a number of countries where they are shown more frequently, including Thailand who recently aired a bout featuring Kanda Por Muangpetch against a fighter we've failed to identify. Note-Kanda fought as Kanda Kokietgym (Video courtesy of tko.in.th) |
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