Asian Fighters

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Dominicano, Apr 4, 2009.


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  1. Dominicano

    Dominicano Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Since the the emergence of Manny Pacquiao and Asian prominence in the sport, most of the really great Asian fighters I have heard of have come from the Philippines. Even today, representatives of Asian fighters in boxing who have become somewhat recognized are Philippinos. I consistently hear of fighters like Bernibe concepcion, penalosa, etc. but nothing from other Asian countries. In the past there have been truly great fighters like Galaxy and Harada from thailand and Japan In Jin Chi most recently from Korea but still do not get the praise and recognition of the Pancho Villa, Elorde, Espinosa, Garcia, etc. I watched a youtube video where Espinosa beat Galaxy. Is it simply because Filipinos who have some latin influence in their culture are that much better? Or is it because they have been fighting outside their country for a longer time? I like Philippino fighters, they fight with alot of heart and I hope the boxing fans support them so maybe another Pacquiao may arise. I would like to see other Asians fight more in the U.S. It can't be only the Philppinos that have good fighters over in Asia, There must be alot of undiscovered talent laying around.
     
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  2. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    well the best asian fighter of all time is Harada and hes japanese.
     
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  3. truewarrior

    truewarrior Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Maybe they arent boxing nations. Like in mexico boxing is big because its almost part of their culture just like how mui tai is to the Thai people. As opposed to China were boxing inst that important because they are into other stuff.
     
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  4. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Boxing is really exploding in Japan so a lot of their fighters there get top dollar to stay there and take on less than stellar competition.

    As the sport continues to sprout out internationally you'll see a lot of great japanese fighters heading overseas.
     
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  5. dominic1234

    dominic1234 Active Member Full Member

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    You have to remember Asia(especially East Asia) has many great native combat sports. Judo, Karate, Wushu, Sumo and Taekwondo just to name a few. Boxing comes pretty low on their list.

    That said, Japan currently have 5 belt holders in 5 different weight classes, so they ain't doing that bad.
     
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  6. FINITO

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    Jung Koo Chang
     
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  7. Taylex

    Taylex Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I always thought Asian fighters were dominating the lower weights with a few Mexicans and Puerto Ricans.
     
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  8. FINITO

    FINITO Boxing Junkie banned

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    If there's any man out there who could have beaten the Great Finito Lopez, it's definitely Chang... That alone says alot about this fighter.
     
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  9. Luzon

    Luzon Member Full Member

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    One of the greatest not the greatest Asian though... Pacman, Elorde, Villa above Harada.
     
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  10. bulakenyo

    bulakenyo Am I a boxing fan yet? Full Member

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    The most active pro boxing nations in asia are, in no particular oreder..

    Philippines
    Japan
    Korea
    Thailand
    Indonesia
     
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  11. papptheking

    papptheking Active Member Full Member

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    i predict china will be a force. not so far from now in pro boxing
     
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  12. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    well its very clear that youre phillipino.

    those guys dont rank ahead of Harada,Pac probably will in the future but right now Harada is the best asian fighter ever.
     
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  13. FINITO

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    You're trippin if you put Elorde over harada..

    Ur the one from LB right?
     
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  14. bestadalousiest

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    I think people can most definitely make the arguement that Harada is better than Elorde but not Pac or Villa.
     
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  15. D-MAC

    D-MAC Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Villa and Pac are above Harada...................fact:deal
     
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