Chris John vs. Simpiwe Vetyeka & Daud Yordan vs. Sipho Taliwe RBR

Aw, did I miss the ballad of "Chris Joooooooo-ohn"? :sad2

That is among the high points of a Dragon Fire Promotions event.

 

Chris John vs. Simpiwe Vetyeka, 12 rounds @ featherweight

 

Aussie commentators pronouncing South African names = gold.

In the co-feature we had "Tally-way". (actually more like "Tall-oi-who-oi")

Here we have "Var-checker". :hey

 

Round 1

John is jabbing and hurling in the right hand up top. Vetyeka is stepping to his left and popping off the 1-2. Lots of awkward clinches as each misses straight punches over the shoulder and then drags the other man into their lobster crate inadvertently. Vetyeka is staying outside and throwing mostly single jabs and 1-2s, switching from body to head and falling in with his shots.

10-9 John

 

Oh, you mean Arsed-ha'-wheezing? :think

 

Damn. Pro since '98, still undefeated. Pushing 20 world title defenses.

I was a virgin teenager when John captured his first (regional) title. :!:


...a featherweight that entire time. :respect

 

Round 2

Vetyeka is jabbing and rolling in the right uppercut in combinations with the jab, hoping to catch John leaning in. John is conservative in his approach, stepping halfway in and jabbing before stepping out with a parting right chop. John down, slip. Vetyeka is knocking on the front door with his jab, but John has the bolt shut, keeping shots out with his guard tight and scoring his jab despite Vetyeka's good movement at mid-range. Left hook by Vetyeka at the bell.

10-9 John

20-18 John