Kazuto Ioka vs. Joshua Rodríguez Franco II

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IntentionalButt, Feb 16, 2023.


Banzai/Golden Boy or El Profesor?

Poll closed Jun 24, 2023.

  1. Ioka on points

    13 vote(s)
    65.0%

  2. Ioka by stoppage

    4 vote(s)
    20.0%

  3. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Franco on points

    3 vote(s)
    15.0%

  5. Franco by stoppage

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Signed for June, now that Ioka has vacated the WBO title and foregone a defense versus "Kamikaze Sentai". Franco will be making a fourth defense of his WBA championship, after fighting Ioka to a draw in his third in an intended unification bout last NYE.

    Again in Japan, but no venue set as of yet.
     
    IntentionalButt, Feb 16, 2023
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  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Now, last time I had Ioka up 116-112 and would of course want to see him get the decision he deserves here, assuming the rematch plays out the same - but I have to say, purely for the chaotic absurdity of it, another draw would be hilarious.

    It would be Franco's fourth overall, and second time double-dipping draws with the same opponent.
     
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  3. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ioka got screwed over the first time, not sure how anyone saw Franco winning it. I'm only interested in seeing this in hopes that the rightful winner gets his fair shake this time.

    Winner has to face Estrada or Nakatani next.
     
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  4. Badbot

    Badbot I Am An Actual Pro. banned Full Member

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    The man with more tools under his belt usually wins these types of rematches. Ioka by comfortable UD.
     
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  5. Chuck Norris

    Chuck Norris Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I look forward to Franco's continued career goal of spending most of his time fighting the same guys. Negretex3, Moloneyx3 and Iokax2.

    Ioka redeems his lackluster performance from the 1st fight through a clean, potshot points victory. :chuck:
     
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  6. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Something tells me we might end up getting a trilogy for this one too.
     
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  7. aaalbert

    aaalbert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nice but Ioka definitely got robbed the first time around.
    Looking forward to this and hope it's a good fight!
     
    aaalbert, Feb 17, 2023
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  8. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Title at stake for Ioka only. Franco came 6¼lbs over. :duh
     
    IntentionalButt, Jun 23, 2023
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  9. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Huge asterisk for Franco if he pulls this out, dude is fighting at super bantam.
     
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  10. DaRealJT

    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Really hope Ioka wins this

    Franco coming in over 1 whole division above the weight limit is disgusting.
     
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  11. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I really hope Ioka pulls off a win. Huge respect for Ioka for continuing on with the fight after that unprofessional display from Franco. I just hope that he doesn't get seriously hurt like Shinsuke Yamanaka against Luis Nery.
     
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  13. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    Ioka doesn't look in the best shape.
     
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  14. Flo_Raiden

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    According to Ioka's IG he says that he's in very good condition and was able to make weight no problem. Doesn't seem to care too much about Franco being overweight and seems confident.
     
    Flo_Raiden, Jun 23, 2023
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  15. sasto

    sasto Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He never does, really.
     
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