Anybody else kind of shocked about Ji Hoon Kim?

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  1. natep

    natep Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Guy got KO'd in the first by an Australian prospect, Lenny Zappavigna. I saw Zappavigna on Shobox earlier in the year I think and while he looked good, he really didn't catch my eye entirely from what I remember. I think he fought Fernando Zuniga? I'm on my phone at work and am lazy to check. Anyway, Kim was a monster! Recently getting outboxed by current IBF belt holder, Miguel Vazquez.
     
  2. Kampioni

    Kampioni Good Boy Full Member

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    I'm shocked this guy was on a roll on FNF seems he just fell off.. or Lenny is just that good which i doubt is the case.
     
  3. Antwuan Maxx

    Antwuan Maxx Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Kim, while exciting, is only moderately skilled, has no defense to speak nor the sturdiest of chins. Zappavigna can crack, so it's not that shocking at all to myself.
     
  4. jpab19

    jpab19 Exploding Muffin Dad Full Member

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    Kim isnt good, he hugely overrated. He punches hard, that's pretty much it.
     
  5. Wiirdo

    Wiirdo Boxing Addict banned

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    That's a big statement by Zappavigna.
     
  6. natep

    natep Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Antwuan, While Kim did have a giant hole in his defense and wasn't the best boxer, the guy seemed to have a great chin. He was a wrecking ball. I think all those flush shots finally took a toll on him.
     
  7. LeonMcS

    LeonMcS The Mayor of Kronkton Full Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsSrwn4HazA[/ame]

    Here 'tis.

    Saw Lenny in his preparation and while he was looking good the result blew me away. A great kid as well and hope he can win the title in the future.
     
  8. natep

    natep Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Really good win by Z. I am excited to see what he can do against Vazquez. Thanks for the video Leon.
     
  9. pistal47

    pistal47 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Everybody knew the fight wasn't going the distance either way, but no way did I expect Ji Hoon Kim to get blown out like that. He got caught with a good shot though, props to Zappa. I'm still not too high on Zappa as a fighter though. He reminds me exactly of that kid from Chicago who just got stopped.
     
  10. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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