(03-09-2016, 06:06 PM)NakiFan Wrote: [ -> ]I like the idea of Fa versus Hemi. I'd pick Fa on this quite comfortably based on his height, reach and superior amateur background. It'll be an explosive fight either way if they want to make it a brawl.
be a great fight but the boys are training partners and sparing partners. same coach as well. the worlds a big place and if we manage and match them well so they can develope hopefully we can have 3 heavys on the world stage in the next 2-3 years.
(03-28-2016, 11:23 PM)markk Wrote: [ -> ] (03-09-2016, 06:06 PM)NakiFan Wrote: [ -> ]I like the idea of Fa versus Hemi. I'd pick Fa on this quite comfortably based on his height, reach and superior amateur background. It'll be an explosive fight either way if they want to make it a brawl.
be a great fight but the boys are training partners and sparing partners. same coach as well. the worlds a big place and if we manage and match them well so they can develope hopefully we can have 3 heavys on the world stage in the next 2-3 years.
Any idea when Ahio will be back in the ring?
TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand view event
Light Heavyweight Sam Rapira 13 2 0 S Togasilimai Letoa 16 17 1
Cruiserweight James Langton 10 3 0 S Isileli Fa 1 5 0
Heavyweight Junior Fa 1 0 0 S Clint Foai 0 5 0
Gunnar Jackson's American opponent Fred Tukes seems to have pulled out this weekend. Replaced by 0-2 Matthew Tuakolo, real shame as it was headlining the below card:
Saturday 2 April 2016
ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
view event
commission: New Zealand Professional Boxing Association
promoter: Craig Thomson (CTP Boxing)
matchmaker: Craig Thomson (CTP Boxing)
Super Welterweight Gunnar Jackson 22 7 3 v Matthew Tuakolo 0 2 0
Super Lightweight Anthony Taylor 12 1 1 v Sone Vannathy debut
Light Heavyweight Adrian Taihia 14 1 2 v Craig Turner debut
Super Welterweight Shay Brock 5 0 0 v Adam Manisy debut
Super Middleweight Panuve Helu 2 1 2 v Jonathan Taylor 1 2 0
That's a shocking replacement.
(03-29-2016, 07:58 AM)African Monkey Wrote: [ -> ] (03-28-2016, 11:23 PM)markk Wrote: [ -> ] (03-09-2016, 06:06 PM)NakiFan Wrote: [ -> ]I like the idea of Fa versus Hemi. I'd pick Fa on this quite comfortably based on his height, reach and superior amateur background. It'll be an explosive fight either way if they want to make it a brawl.
be a great fight but the boys are training partners and sparing partners. same coach as well. the worlds a big place and if we manage and match them well so they can develope hopefully we can have 3 heavys on the world stage in the next 2-3 years.
Any idea when Ahio will be back in the ring?
hard to say as has had a hand injury which was a little complex. hopefully july ish
It seems when Cairo George returns he'll be competing at light welter.
Is that the end of James Langton Die?
I've heard some people say he was lucky to get the decision in the Joshua Tai fight but have not seen it with my own eyes.
Seems he's been below his best in his last three fights? Maybe the hunger isn't there or age catching up with him?
Either way he's been a great story and wish him the best, the sport is better off for him being involved.
I didn't realise it was Junior Fa's brother who beat him.
Nah, justafan, I was there at the Joshua Tai fight, and James won, but it was pretty close. An ugly fight, with Tai controlling the distance, holding, etc. James is looking to fight again in Opunake in June
(up the road from me) and overseas. The last two fights he promoted in Hawera and Opunake sold out, so I doubt if he's retiring.
I didn't see the Fa fight. I see that it was a MD, so it must have been close. Anyone see the fight and can comment on how Rapira and Langton did? They take turns promoting each other's fights.