I've based my ranking of Chang mostly on what you guys have said about him, and his resume. I think I'll spend the rest of the evening watching some of his fights on youtube. I'm just a little scared that he might impress me more than Myung-Woo Yuh. In any event, competing at the highest level in any division at 19 years of age is special.
Zapata was definitely not at his best for the rematch.I wouldn't say it was a true blowout though. just outright quit after a bad round, it's basically a tip of the hat to his countryman Duran.
He might not be to your liking actually, judging from the fighters you tend to enjoy watching. Chang often didn't have the nicest punching style and he's not a strict technician kind of fighter.He was a bit Henry Armstrong-esque.
Knowing your tastes Addie I think you will. Though to tell you the truth I still am more intrigued by Yuh right now because I had seen sweet **** all of him until recently. Still a lot of Chang fights I need to see. He was an amazing talent.
He will impress you more. He's one of the most visually impressive fighters I've ever seen. First fight with Zapata is essential but not on the tube:goodIt's 'gettable' though mate, and worth getting. Chang is quality. His later fights are well worth watching, but the early key ones are just sublime, the Alfonso Lopez fight is a good one. I believe he only started boxing at 16, ended up fighting for a World title at 19atschWas in and out of gangs and in trouble, took up the sport at 16 and goes on to do that. Beggars belief. But that isn't why he's held in such high regard. His resume is a good example of why he is, but it's just how brilliant he looks that gets most peoples vote IMO. He'd walk through Lopez and Gushiken, no doubt in my mind whatsoever, I'd bet my Mums house on itShe'd thank me for it:deal
BUT; as you'll be more than aware he employed switch-hitting and could mix things up at mid-range which lateral shuffles, a flicking jab and nice shots. One other thing is that he was f'n tough, there are few genuine Flyweights I'd pick to stop him. Pascual Perez would be one.
Plenty on Youtube now mate. His fights with Tokushima, Udin, Danphuthai, Komiyama are all there. I think his showing against Tokushima is one of his best showings. Beats him up every which way, scoring like 5 knockdowns, and getting the inevitable stoppage.
Frig off...which one? I want a detailed rundown ASAP. I totally forgot to chase up fights of him. Ive been a little more preoccupied with other fighters from christmas past. I need to catch up on the current crop of up and comers down at the lower weights...getting behind the 8 ball a bit.
Yeah Ive seen all those...brilliant little fighter. Your current mini obsession with him is well warranted
Your not to blame. I really don't think this is a strong era across all the divisions. Featherweight is just horrible. Horrendous actually.
Condes. Not a great indication of how good he is/will become other than that it is a dominating performance against a sloppy (but game) opponent. Nice combos, seems comfortable at mid-range countering, but landed some nice body shots with Condes on the ropes; has quite a long frame (he's a lower weight African, you can imagine what his body's like ) and punches with snap rather than concussive power. I think he'll be too fast for Gonzalez. As I have said though, I have no doubt how durable he will be. I'll see if I can get someone to copy it, I don't have a burner; if I do I'll get your details and sort ya out mate:good
I just watched the opening three minutes of the 6th round of the Tokushima fight and I was immediately impressed. Shot selection, how calm he stays under fire. Ordinary fighters just don't do that so I knew he was worth my time and effort immediately. I've not been disappointed by any of the fights I've seen of him since, and I expect there to be some right gems among the fights I have coming. I'm really hopeful they get here tomorrow. Bull said they'd arrive in about a week...and he would have sent them 7 days ago tomorrow. Please, please! I can then watch Yuh all day until it's time to get down the gym. I think it's easy to criticise his level of opposition and say well he struggle with his toughest tests. Well, every fight I've watched of him he's dominated every which way, and the fighters that did give him trouble: Gamez and Ioka, one which would go on to be a 4 weight champion, were both defeated handsomely in rematches by all accounts. He even went back into Ioka's back yard, back in the same arena, and beat the man that had dethroned him. That's character.