Top Rank lines up Donaire, Arce and Vazquez Jr. for Nishioka, wants him back in Vegas

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by BigBone, Oct 2, 2011.


Page 1 of 2
  1. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,466
    1,730
    Nov 20, 2007
    As a good indication that Toshiaki "Speed King" Nishioka's US debut was a huge success, Bob Arum said at the post fight presser that he wants Nishioka back in Vegas soon to face the likes of Nonito Donaire, Jorge Arce and Wilfredo Vazquez Jr, hoping Vegas to "become your second home."

    Pretty positive words from the Bobfather, Toshi is one helluva champion who deserves world-wide attention, and Vegas is the place to get it. Here's hoping - and watching them perform, being convinced - that Roman Gonzalez and Yoshihiro Kamegai also get some of Top Rank's love, both are exciting fighters fans should watch, and made noise at the MGM Grand.

    Altogether, despite sites like ESPN completely ignoring the event, this was a major step to bring the North American and Japanese boxing scene closer, and there's no shortage on Japanese titleholders (add Uchiyama, Ioka, Ao, Shimizu and the Kamedas).
     
    BigBone, Oct 2, 2011
    BigBone, Oct 2, 2011
    #1
  2. EJDiaZ

    EJDiaZ Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,213
    420
    Aug 21, 2010
    he will get murdered by donaire :D
     
    EJDiaZ, Oct 2, 2011
    EJDiaZ, Oct 2, 2011
    #2
  3. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,466
    1,730
    Nov 20, 2007
    Nishioka's left hand will have a thing or two to say about that! :yep

    To everyone: catch Rafa-Toshi in HD on youtube, won't post links however, use search.
     
    BigBone, Oct 2, 2011
    BigBone, Oct 2, 2011
    #3
  4. sadlittleboy

    sadlittleboy Boxing Junkie Full Member

    8,792
    0
    Mar 12, 2009
    I would like him to face Arce. Donaire IMO is too fresh for him...
     
    sadlittleboy, Oct 2, 2011
    sadlittleboy, Oct 2, 2011
    #4
  5. arve lie

    arve lie Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,790
    6
    Feb 15, 2010
    No Rigondeaux ? After Ramos fight what next ?
     
    arve lie, Oct 2, 2011
    arve lie, Oct 2, 2011
    #5
  6. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,466
    1,730
    Nov 20, 2007
    I think Arum forgot that he's promoting Rigondeaux.
     
    BigBone, Oct 2, 2011
    BigBone, Oct 2, 2011
    #6
  7. sadlittleboy

    sadlittleboy Boxing Junkie Full Member

    8,792
    0
    Mar 12, 2009
    I think he views the 3 he mentioned as more...fan friendly fights TBH.
     
    sadlittleboy, Oct 2, 2011
    sadlittleboy, Oct 2, 2011
    #7
  8. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

    401,775
    83,591
    Nov 30, 2006
    Nishioka-Donaire is 50-50, slight edge to Donaire.

    Heavy favorite over Arce.

    Slight favorite over WV2.

    (although I'd favor Arce to beat WV2 again in a rematch...styles make fights...)
     
    IntentionalButt, Oct 2, 2011
    IntentionalButt, Oct 2, 2011
    #8
  9. Leonit

    Leonit Boxing Junkie Full Member

    12,331
    4
    Jan 6, 2009
    you don't think that WV2 has learned a lesson and that Arce is getting older?? I would bet on Vazquez myself
     
    Leonit, Oct 2, 2011
    Leonit, Oct 2, 2011
    #9
  10. Sister Sledge

    Sister Sledge Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    18,129
    27
    Jul 24, 2004
    Nishi is up there in the age bracket. Don't know how much he has left. If he's gonna face anybody, he'd do well to face Arce or WVJ. Arce is old, and there is no telling as to how WVJ will react to his loss to Arce, as he took a beating in the last few rounds.
     
    Sister Sledge, Oct 2, 2011
    Sister Sledge, Oct 2, 2011
    #10
  11. Sister Sledge

    Sister Sledge Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    18,129
    27
    Jul 24, 2004
    Vazquez took a beating in the last rounds of that fight. There is no telling what condition he would be in after that fight. Arce may have a phsycological edge on him after that fight.
     
    Sister Sledge, Oct 2, 2011
    Sister Sledge, Oct 2, 2011
    #11
  12. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

    401,775
    83,591
    Nov 30, 2006
    That was my thinking. Arce seemed to just have his number, the same way Mijares had his.

    I still think Vazquez can have a pretty high ceiling, as long as he doesn't pull an Andy Lee and obsess over redemption. (because Arce is no Vera).
     
    IntentionalButt, Oct 2, 2011
    IntentionalButt, Oct 2, 2011
    #12
  13. Boxing Fanatic

    Boxing Fanatic Loyal Member banned

    48,204
    9
    Sep 16, 2008
    its was a disappointing fight. nishioka seems to be going down hill
     
    Boxing Fanatic, Oct 2, 2011
    Boxing Fanatic, Oct 2, 2011
    #13
  14. Juv

    Juv Linsanity is the truth Full Member

    1,578
    0
    May 22, 2011
    No way Nishioka/Donaire is 50/50.

    Donaire is a class (or two) above the likes of Nishioka.
     
    Juv, Oct 2, 2011
    Juv, Oct 2, 2011
    #14
  15. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

    34,221
    5,875
    Apr 30, 2006
    While it's the toughest fight, the sooner he fights Donaire, the better it is for the Speed King. Fighting Arce or WV2 next are winnable fights, but time's going to start diminishing Nishioka before it starts wearing on Donaire- if anything, Nonito's still getting better.

    Maybe just fight one of those guys to build up a Donaire fight first, but I'd prefer if he fought Nonito straight away. It's an important fight- the more successful that is, the more likely we'll see other top Japanese fighters here.
     
    Rock0052, Oct 2, 2011
    Rock0052, Oct 2, 2011
    #15
Page 1 of 2