Montiel vs. Hasegawa II?

Usually in the case of a fourth round knockout the idea of a rematch isn't the first thing that springs to mind.

In this case, given that it was an upset and major title change, and how quickly the tide turned based on more or less a single punch (actually, it was a double hook but either one would have sent Hozumi on his way by itself), this is one that seems justified.

Perhaps in Montiel's own backyard, he wouldn't necessarily have to worry about needing the KO the way one does on the road. The most likely outcomes would still seem to be a repeat stoppage for Montiel, or a points win if Hasegawa is able to be more careful.

The thing is, Hasegawa gave Montiel's right hand a lot of respect, dancing away from even a hint of a feint with it, but completely humbugged the hook (probably thinking his own execution superior and falling overcondifently into the whole "don't hook with a hooker" mystique). He learned the hard way that Fernando has power in both hands. Being wary of that, could Hasegawa build upon the work he did early and safely outland Montiel over twelve rounds? :think

 

I'd be far more scared of Nishioka than Montiel, if in Hozumi's shoes.

 

You stayed up? :scaredas:

I do that out of necessity for Tua fights. Here, the alarm went off at 6am...just in time to pop an English muffin during the ring walks. :good

The cool thing about a rematch in Mexico would be that it would take place at a reasonable time (for us...maybe not for the Japanese :yep)

 

Maybe if all three judges are Mexicans.

That's a common misconception people have. There's usually at least one judge from the hosting nation, but two is rare and three is almost unheard of. The likelihood of corruption has more to do with who the promoter or sanctioning body is than where it's taking place. Case in point: not one Japanese judge in Montiel-Hasegawa I.