This had been rumoured for a while and now looks to be sorted for early March! https://www.asianboxing.info/asian-...vs-norihito-tanaka-said-to-now-be-a-done-deal
I'm sure I've seen Tanaka before, just drawing a blank on his fighting style. Anything that could trouble Niyomtrong?
Tanaka is a tough, Japanese level fighter. He gave Koura some trouble before getting stopped in the 5th. Also don't doubt he causes much trouble.
Might have seen him fight Shin Ono I guess, fought Yaegashi donkey years ago... Knocked out Taguchi... With an illegal shot (never found the video but still)
I've had the dubious pleasure for working for a division of CP company Thailand as a contractor. Luckily I didn't have to rebrand to "Deew Freshmart"
No, good friends, same sponsors, it has no financial benefit to have 1 champion instead of 2. Wouldnt be surprised if both lost their titles this year
Also, while it would provide some needed clarity for straw, the plain truth is that given their styles (along with them being pals, as you said) that simply wouldn't be a very fun match-up.
Considering they're very good friends and have expressed that they don't want to fight each other, yeah it's never happening. Taduran and Mendez are fair game but the main two won't be fighting for a while.
He has been lately, thought the ArAr Andales decision was iffy at best, a robbery if you're feeling pedantic. He's had close fights for his last 5 or so now.