Toshiaki Nishioka vs. Rafael Marquez & undercard RBR

Marquez comes out like a man determined, Nishioka responds with more straight lefts. The blood from Nishioka's cut seems a non-factor; his speed another thing. As Nishioka stands to throw combos, he gives Marquez an opportunit to do the same. Best back and forth of the night; Marquez is turning it into his kind of fight.

10-9 Marquez
87-84 Marquez

 

Marquez's is a better fight so far

 

Nishioka backs Marquez up and lands some hellacious lefts. He's hurting Marquez who backs against the ropes, then firs and escapes. Once again, it's when Nishioka circles to his right that heis most effective. It's amazing Marquez can eat the same puch so many times and still stand. Best round of the fight by far for Nishioka.

10-9 Nishioka
96-94 Marquez

 

Marquez need to win the next two rounds just to tie IMO.

 

what round is it?

 

Nishioka will get robbed IMO.

 

That left hand is taking over the fight. Marquez is as tough as they come, but hasn't blocked or slipped one in rounds. Rafa has his moments, but is clearly losing the fight right now. I'm sure many a lesser man would have gone down by now.

10-9 Nishioka
96-95 Marquez

And I will repeat, there were several early rounds that could have gone either way.

 

12th about to start, Rafa needs a KO to win in my cards!

 

Just started 12

 

thanks

 

Barker got rocked this time he can't pretend he isn't hurt.Stumbling all over the ring. hihi

 

2nd half of the fight delivered. Two great warriors.

8-4 for Nishioka IMO

 

Barker KTFO.

 

Judges scorecards

117-111
116-112
115-113

And stilll............


Props to Nishioka