Montiel now happy with the money and going to Japan to fight Hasegawa

Agreed on both points.

 

That just goes to show how much money japanese promoters have.

Anyone would be willing to risk losing a hometown decision because the monetary reward is so enticing.

I'm just not sure who would win though.

 

Oh yeah- for a lower weight fighter, Japan can be very profitable. On the plus side for Montiel, I believe I've heard that Japan doesn't even recognize the WBO so Fernando's title might not even be on the line. In that scenario, I think it's well worth the risk of traveling.

Plus, everyone's going to assume he'll be robbed anyway so that provides a convenient excuse even if he's legitimately defeated.

 

props to montiel if it happens. he would be fighting hasegawa in his opponent's natural weight class and in his own hometurf. it's like when montiel went to gorrez' hometurf to defend his title. major respect to him win or lose. :good

 

Class match. We better be able to see this. LIVE.

 

This should be a million dollar fight for montiel

 

interesting fight but we all know Montiel lost to Valdez, who lost to Cermeno...hopefully this is a big win for the Japanese fighter

 

The best part? Even if a US network doesn't pick it up, we'll get to hear it with Japanese announcers.

 

I pray to the Gods of Boxing for no controversy

amen

 

FERONANDO MUNTIEL

 

this is an excellent fight, is there a date set yet?

 

Thats awesome. Ive wanted to see Montiel in a big fight for years, but unfortunately I think his best days are behind him.