Jung Koo Chang - Who would beat him?

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  1. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He has a good chance but I wouldn't bet on it.
     
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  2. FighterInTheWind

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    Zapata actually at his best got a gift against a Chang who was injured and couldn't train. How is he going to beat Chang at his best? Also, Chitalada in the first fight was the best version of Chitalada. He was a finished fighter when he turned pro, as was the case with most boxers with democrated Muay Thai career.

    As for Yuh, he's said multiple times he'd lose. I'd say he is a credible source, since he sparred with Chang numerous times.

    I don't see Lopez winning this either. Lopez struggled against pressure, and Chang would throw a lot more and remain far more elusive than Alvarez could dream of. And I am not sure Chang cannot win outside either, given that he sure showed he could beat Chitalada at his game by out-jabbing him from mid-distance.

    I don't see anyone post-Chang beating Chang at 108. I'd have trouble him losing at 112 too frankly.
     
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  3. FighterInTheWind

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    This is well-documented. He had a foot procedure.
     
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    I cannot agree. Chang would be a far worse match-up nightmare for Canto than even Park. He's more aggressive, unrelenting, and unorthodox.
     
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    Yes, but Canto was never a speed/reflex demon or a high activity fighter. Stylisttically both Park and Chang are wrong for Canto. In fact, Park in a recent (rare!) interview said that Canto's problem was that he was too orthodox and thus predictable, and he fought the opposite. Chang would be far more unorthodox than Park.
     
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  6. FighterInTheWind

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    Borkhorsor was indeed huge, and the size disparity may make it difficult for Chang. Yes, Park is generally considered among the two most naturally gifted Korean boxers ever domestically with Chang, but his total lack of intestinal fortitude makes it difficult to pick him in a tough fight. I am not even sure if he beats Tae-shik Kim!