Gary Antuanne Russell VS Andy Hiraoka

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  1. Chuck Norris

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    Oh hell yes! I'm glad that Andy Hiraoka is finally getting a chance for a world title. This should be a fun match up.
    Probably the only reason to tune in on Jake Paul vs Tank
     
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    Great fight. Was wondering when Hiraoka would get his shot. I think Russell might just edge a decision but I'd love to be proved wrong.
     
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    Good fight.
     
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    For reasons I am not quite sure I understand, I am a big Hiraoka fan. Should be an interesting southpaw match up.
     
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    Actually a very good fight. I'll be honest, I was gonna tune in for Paul-Davis regardless, but I'll make sure I catch this one too.
     
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    Hiraoka by KO
     
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    A big step up for Andy but he definitely has what it takes to win this one, could see it going to decision if he chooses to be more cautious but I think it'll likely be a KO win in the late rounds since GAR can be reckless at times.
     
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    3 women matches on the undercard.....bleh
     
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    Fight is this weekend on the Garcia vs Barrios card. This is the fight to look forward to. I'm more excited for this than the main event.
     
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    Waaaaaar Andy!!!!!
     
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    Let’s go Hiraoka!!!! :b1:
     
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    If puello beat gar, hiroaka can. Horoaka has a good jab and hook. Moves well. He's on a diff level then puello. Gar better come correct. He's not gonna be able to walk in like he did vs rayo though.
     
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    We just don't know what happens if/when gary gets inside if he can hang on that level. His jab and hook are a nightmare for gary.
     
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    Andy isn’t an insider fighter though, his style kinda reminds me of like an O’Hara Davies or Okolie, guy with a long reach and likes to fight on the outside and is awkward.
     
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