Jai Opetaia. aussie born samoan. future world champ?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by swingin, Aug 1, 2012.


  1. swingin

    swingin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    we all know racist KKKel hates "coconuts" as he calls them. he hates how i have said one day they will domminate world heavyweight boxing. he hates that they are successful in rugby league, union and are big, strong, smart athletes.

    despite the haters, time and again, the peoples of the pacific are finally coming to the fore in aus sport and onto the world stage. never before have they have the pathway to world honours as they do now.

    despite racists like KKKel, most aussies will get behind blokes like jai, cheering them on to do aussie proud.

    you did fine jai. there isnt many like KKKel on this forum or in OZ. go hard mate!


     
  2. whipsy

    whipsy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He was born in Sydney as far as i know
     
  3. swingin

    swingin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    just saw his fight on tv. he will be 21 at the next olympics. big chance to medal if he doesnt go pro...
     
  4. whipsy

    whipsy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He is talking about the 2016 Olympics, so may be a long way off turning pro
     
  5. swingin

    swingin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    at 6'2 he is going to need all the smarts he can get. he needs the experience of fighting taller opponents. staying am is a great move imo.
     
  6. whipsy

    whipsy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yep, only a Young fella, has plenty of time, no need to rush, Will have only just turned 21 after the next Olympics
     
  7. Leftsmash

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    Both NZ and to a lesser extent AUS have a big pool to get a lot of P.I fighters out there, with the right training, they could be a force on the AM boxing scene..
     
  8. wide_open_road

    wide_open_road Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Seems even the islanders admit they struggle a bit with aerobic fitness, i dont know how you battle that, i suppose they have to work extra hard, its ok if they can KO a bloke in the early rounds but to go the distance seems a bit of a struggle
     
  9. StiffJab

    StiffJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Heard it was a close fight, how did it go in your opinion?
     
  10. dawsosj

    dawsosj Boxing Addict Full Member

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    it was a good fight that couldve gone either way. Did anybody see the iranian guy get dq'd against the cuban? bull**** decision imo and the iranian was rightly pissed off , he left the ring before the decision was announced,some of these refs are absolute ****s.
     
  11. realtyson

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    Hope he stays for commonwealth games gold atleast
     
  12. swingin

    swingin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    got caught in 'no mans land' a bit. probably lost him the fight.
     
  13. globeman

    globeman Active Member Full Member

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    Googled him, saw his pic then had a look at his age. hahaha.
     
  14. StiffJab

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