In 1 corner you got the king of the division who just beat Munroe. He is without a doubt the man at the top. Still very very fast despite being 34, powerful and lots of skills. He's said to fade late in fights but he was clearly ok in the 12th round against Munroe. In the other corner, my man Wilfredo Vazquez Jr: very powerful, skilled, willing to go to war but lacking experience at the world-class level. It doesnt seem to be a problem so far as his dedication to the sport makes up for it. I'd like to see Vazquez against Molitor before going in the fight against Nishioka but I doubt it will happen. And next time he'll fight he will have better shoes bc last time was real frustating to watch. Who u got?
I've been thinking about this match ever since waking up today (and went to sleep thinking about it). It's almost impossible not to draw a parallel to Hasegawa-Montiel. Here again, the Japanese champion would be heavily favored to use his boxing skill and speed to stymie the more limited but powerful Mexican - but would certainly have to keep on his toes and wary of the constant danger. It would be pretty close to 50-50 (as would be a rematch between Hozumi and Fernando if they'd stayed in the same division). The only glaring issue with that comparison is the fact that in Montiel's case the Mexican is older (both chronologically and in ring age) and in Nishioka's case it's the other way around.
wv2 10th round tko....by either left hook to the body...or an accumulation of punishment to the face.....wv2^
Superior technical skill, footwork, and speed combined with comparable power and more than twice as much pro experience? I like Vazquez a lot, and favor him without hesitation over literally every other super bantamweight...just not this one.
more or less. I might even give the power edge to nishioka as well on top of all that. Maybe if Vazquez built himself up against Lee or Molitor or someone we might see a more even fight. But who knows. the youth factor might make the difference its just hard to justify a pick with "well he's just flat out better" but thats how i see it
very honest..... but i humbly disagree...wv2 is learning more by the day..by the time he fights someone like him...its gonna be clear who wins...:deal
To beat Vazquez' skilled, strong pressure style, you need mobility not to let him cut down the ring & suck out the air, power to keep him at the end of your punches & confused, and stamina to come through the championship rounds where VW2 is like a little Terminator. Vazquez Jr. might not be slick, but he's a natural talent who's getting better with each fight and a handful for any 122er out there. Lucikly for Nishioka, he's got superb timing and footwork as well as very good power in both hands, off one punch and combinations, to the body and the head, and works the angles like a charm. He did look pretty winded however vs. Munroe, though still floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee hurting the challenger in R7, R10 and R12, which is an indication he looks in worse shape than he's actually in (think Abraham, Maravilla or Vitali). Too quick and too sharp early, I see the Japanese fighter winning most of the early rounds and doing some damage like a cut under VW2's left eye, getting caught here and there in the process, but not offering a stationary target for clean blows or slowing body shots. In the mid rounds I see Vazquez badly trying to turn the tide but Nishioka still getting the better of it with his versatility and use of angles, but WV2 closing strong, hurting Nishioka and giving back the face marks in the championship rounds, just a little too late to get the Speed King outta there. I see a 116-112ish decision in favor of Nishioka in an excellent and exhausting fight, but Vazquez' chances increase by day, Toshiaki's not getting any younger, and Vazquez keeps improving.
WV2 is really improving and building up some skills.His conditioning looks great and his father DNA didnt get lost.He is looking more technical and moving much better.I'vent seen much of the japanese. Papito and Rigo should be a showdown cooking for a near future.
