Comments Thread For: Kazuto Ioka-Kosei Tanaka: 2020 Has One to Go

[FinitoxDinamita]

They possibly saved the best until last in 2020 with this one.

I expect it to be a war of attrition with the younger and fresher Tanaka coming out on top.

Japan never disappoints with these end of the year shows.

Ioka is so dope dude. I once saw him landing a leaping right uppercut like some video game character. He is no joke

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Japan never disappoints with these end of the year shows.

Ioka is so dope dude. I once saw him landing a leaping right uppercut like some video game character. He is no joke

Ioka is a legit HOF’er already IMO. I think his best days were at 105-108 though, I like Tanaka in this one. Ioka will have to be very disciplined in this fight, exchanges will favour Tanaka IMO.

[Joeboxeo]

A great deal of pride and glory is at stake for two of Japan's elite champions this new years eve. Kazuto Ioka was already involved in the first Japanese unification vs. Akira Yaegashi in 2012 for the WBC-WBA mini-weight titles. As stated in the fantastic article, Ioka is also the first Japanese boxer to win four world-titles ( arguably ) in four weights. So making history is nothing new to current reigning WBO 'Superfly' champ.

But Kazuto Ioka is not the only proven champion in this contest, a win for Kosei Tanaka surpasses Ioka's climb from straw-weight. Kosei, will become the fastest boxer in modern history to win titles in four weights ; Oscar De La Hoya, did it in 24 bouts vs. the welterweight lineal champ, the late great 'Sweet-Pea' Pernell Whitaker.

Both Ioka and Tanaka co-featured last year on New-Years-Eve, but misfortune has come to Kazuto Ioka on this same date ; in 2018, he ( Kazuto Ioka ) was denied the honor of being crowned a four weight champion when he faced Donnie Nietes. Perhaps I'm being superstitious in my bias for Tanaka, considering that despite Ioka's minor setback, he would not be denied of his fourth crown.

I'm pumped for this epic clash, both Ioka & Tanaka have proven that you have to completely destroy them to keep them down, there will be no surrender here. I expect something like Ioka vs. Yaegashi, remember how bad Akira Yaegashi was busted up? Well that was eight years ago, Kosei is prime and will be coming with the heat!

WAR KOSEI!!

Great post, i love it. You bring a lot of color on this website my man and I appreciate it. Keep up the good work!

Boxingscene need more of 1hourRun just like you!

[VashDBasher]

What a great way to finish off the year. This is one of the most significant fights of 2020. I’m really looking forward to this one.

[VashDBasher]

A great deal of pride and glory is at stake for two of Japan's elite champions this new years eve. Kazuto Ioka was already involved in the first Japanese unification vs. Akira Yaegashi in 2012 for the WBC-WBA mini-weight titles. As stated in the fantastic article, Ioka is also the first Japanese boxer to win four world-titles ( arguably ) in four weights. So making history is nothing new to current reigning WBO 'Superfly' champ.

But Kazuto Ioka is not the only proven champion in this contest, a win for Kosei Tanaka surpasses Ioka's climb from straw-weight. Kosei, will become the fastest boxer in modern history to win titles in four weights ; Oscar De La Hoya, did it in 24 bouts vs. the welterweight lineal champ, the late great 'Sweet-Pea' Pernell Whitaker.

Both Ioka and Tanaka co-featured last year on New-Years-Eve, but misfortune has come to Kazuto Ioka on this same date ; in 2018, he ( Kazuto Ioka ) was denied the honor of being crowned a four weight champion when he faced Donnie Nietes. Perhaps I'm being superstitious in my bias for Tanaka, considering that despite Ioka's minor setback, he would not be denied of his fourth crown.

I'm pumped for this epic clash, both Ioka & Tanaka have proven that you have to completely destroy them to keep them down, there will be no surrender here. I expect something like Ioka vs. Yaegashi, remember how bad Akira Yaegashi was busted up? Well that was eight years ago, Kosei is prime and will be coming with the heat!

WAR KOSEI!!

Great post. I’m favoring Tanaka in this one because of his youth.

[drablj]

As stated in the fantastic article, Ioka is also the first Japanese boxer to win four world-titles ( arguably ) in four weights.

why arguably? ioka was de facto number 1 at minimum weight after his unification. then he won wba title at 108 which chocolatito vacated. he was their highest aka true champion. then he was wba champion at 112 and THE ONLY ONE briefly (being number 1 in the process) when chocolatito, estrada and casimero all moved up in quick succession. he's now clear wbo champion at 115.
i am sad estrada - ioka did not happen when wba mandated it. they were number 1 and 2 and the winner would be lineal. estrada ducked it at that time. then ioka got married and retired.

btw i probably wouldn't even follow boxing anymore if there weren't for japanese warriors. this was always the most important fight of this year for me.

[Joeboxeo]

Offensive sells tickets, but defensive wins fights.

Kosei is aggressive exciting young and strong champ. But he makes a little too much mistakes in the ring and doesn't care about his defense. He seems to be easy to hit with his kamikaze style

Ioka's experience and precision will make the difference in my humble opinion.

Kazuto by TKO late in a war! But don't bet your house on it

[_Rexy_]

I like how there was somewhere around 4-5 Floyd threads this afternoon and nothing about this upcoming fight. I was going to make a post but just decided to put my head up my own ass and wait for someone else to do it.

Still can't pick a winner but feel like someone's eeking out a close decision in an action packed war.

I would have, but I'm always the one bigging up these Japanese warriors, only to have guys like Curt Henning call them no name jap bums who haven't fought anyone.

[_Rexy_]

Japan never disappoints with these end of the year shows.

Ioka is so dope dude. I once saw him landing a leaping right uppercut like some video game character. He is no joke

Yeah man, 12/31 is my birthday so every year I set my alarm for about 3am and start the day off with a ****.

[VashDBasher]

Yeah man, 12/31 is my birthday so every year I set my alarm for about 3am and start the day off with a ****.

Nice. That is awesome. You’ll be a getting a nice gift this year with these two warriors battling it out.