Chocolatito vs Junto Nakatani

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Who wins

  1. Chocolatito

    3 vote(s)
    15.8%
  2. Junto Nakatani

    16 vote(s)
    84.2%
  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Now that Chocolatito has made his debut at Bantamweight does he have any chance against Nakatani after what we’ve seen against Barrera?
     
  2. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    I just don't think he showed nearly enough quickness or power to bother guys like Nakatani or Bam Rodriguez, let alone someone like Naoya Inoue.
     
  3. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    not sure. this guy couldnt really hurt gonzalez, so roman got lazy on the defense. he would need to be more mindful of incoming against nakatani, and that burns fuel. can he still maintain focus and intensity for 12 hard fought rds? i dont know.
     
  4. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Nakatani has too much firepower for Chocolitito at his advanced age. I think he could make it a good fight though, but he'd be outgunned.
     
  5. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well after seeing their latest fights Junto may very well be a dangerous fight for the aging Chocolatito. Choco is clearly a level above Astrolabio but it’s still hard to envision him getting past that reach along with the power shots and body blows.
     
  6. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Choco is above Astrolabio yes, but Junto is a few trillion levels above Rober Barrera. :sisi1

    This would be a sad ending for the Nicaraguan. There are bigger money fights out there with less violent disaster potential.
     
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  7. Dorrian_Grey

    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    Choc doesn't belong at 118 and is really old for a little dude. I love Choc but Junto would beat him up.
     
  8. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things.

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    I want that rumored Donaire fight.
    Then we will know who can compete at what level.
     
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  9. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Donaire or Ioka, yeah. Or even once more with Gallo.

    Fellow big name geezers, that's his proper lane.
     
  10. TheShellofKell

    TheShellofKell Nakatani Future P4P #1 Full Member

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    Stop it please.
     
  11. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I love Chocco but his skills will be overpowered by youth and strength...
     
  12. HolDat

    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    115 was pushing it.
     
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  13. Dorrian_Grey

    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    He came in at 116.75 on the scales against Barrera and he looked more mortal at 115 than he ever did at 112 and below. As much as it pains me to say it, I think Choc is just too old and small to be competitive with the elite at 118.
     
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