Could Kosei Tanaka have unified at the time at 105, 108 and 112 lbs?

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  1. Macedoine62

    Macedoine62 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Back when he was champion, could Kosei Tanaka have become unified champion in all three of his weight classes?

    The others champions when Kosei Tanaka had a WBO belt in these weight classes :


    Minimumweight / 105 lbs : José Argumedo (IBF), Chayaphon Moonsri "Wanheng Meenayothin" (WBC), Hekkie Budler (WBA).


    Light Flyweight / 108 lbs : Ryoichi Taguchi (WBA and IBF), Kenshiro Teraji (WBC).

    Flyweight / 112 lbs : Moruti Mthalane (IBF), Julio Cesar Martinez (WBC), Artem Dalakian (WBA).
     
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    Macedoine62 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Any opinions ??
     
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    Macedoine62 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    There is nobody who are fans of Kosei Tanaka ?:(
     
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    jont Active Member Full Member

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    I'm a fan of the lower weights but due to lack of fight footage at the time.... can't make a decision based upon nothing more than conjecture.....
     
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    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    Sadly I don't think Tanaka fully realized his potential. Yes he could have beaten all of those guys.
     
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    Macedoine62 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm very sad we didn't had the fight of Kosei Tanaka against Kenshiro or Kyoguchi at 108 lbs....
     
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    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    Lock for FOTY contenders.... maybe his eye issues will clear up. Wouldn't even mind a crossroads fight with Kyoguchi if he decides to lace the gloves up himself.