Thoughts on Kazuto Ioka?

franco probably shouldnt be at that division but perhaps being in japan and travel affected his preparation. still worth it to stick around and hope the fight goes thru for the payday even though they mustve known weeks ago the weight wasnt feasible. abd if his purse is cut in half its better than getting zero and having to payback training expenses. obviously ioka feels the same way as he's going thru with the fight.

 

Ioka unanimous decision

 

Looks like he schooled Joshua Franco in the rematch. If there’s one thing I notice about Ioka he seems to improve in rematches. Glad he made the necessary corrections from the first fight to ensure a win.

Would like to see Ioka face Gallo, Choco, Martinez, or Nakatani next.

 

I've been watching a lot fights of his Uncle.

 

Is his uncle any good?

 

Yeah, definitely. Dethroned Myung Woo Yuh in a good fight. Can't remember who I thought won, though.

 

He was a very good technician. His weakness was that he had a dodgy chin.

 

Ioka’s latest fight against Josber Perez. Thought he looked pretty good. Ioka vs Gallo should be next. Make it happen.

 

Press conference underway in Tokyo to formally announce Kazuto Ioka-Fernando 'Puma' Martinez WBA/IBF 115 unification. Set for July 7 on ABEMA-TV from Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. Second title defense for each; 24th overall full title fight for Ioka spanning four divisions.

^ From former fightbeater Jake Donovan, although it is actually martinez 3rd title defense

 

This should be a good one. Ioka might be in for a long night against Martinez.

Kazuto Ioka vs Fernando Martinez unification official for July 7th in Tokyo

 

Another good fight to look forward to this weekend. Ioka might have his hands full against Martinez but hopefully he pulls it off.

 

Looking Forward to Watching Him Live This Weekend...



REED

 

Just got beat by Fernando Martinez. It was a great fight and a solid performance from Martinez who was just too relentless for the old veteran. Ioka’s reign has come to an end. I wonder what’s next for him?

 

Bring on rodriguez vs martinez

 

As I'm watching, martinez is beating his ass. Iokas stupid haircut doesn't help since the judges can see it flopping around everytime he eats punches

 

easily the best fight of the weekend, by far

 

What channel was this on?

 

The YouTube Flo Raiden linked was a Spanish broadcast but has since been removed.

 

Ioka has his rematch against his conqueror Fernando Martinez for New Year’s. He took quite a beating in their first fight and I’m not sure if he’s able to adjust to Martinez’s relentless attack. Still curious to see if he manages to outbox Martinez this time.

 

I have trained you very well Grasshopper

 

Theres been plenty of examples over the years of poorly chosen haircuts affecting judging, you're no sleuth

As for this rematch, if martinez whips ioka again and then defeats rodriguez, where does he rank on the pantheon of all time great argentines?

Behind only shotgun balcón?

 

‼️ MARTINEZ-IOKA 2 NOT HAPPENING

The WBA super flyweight title fight between the defending champion Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka scheduled for New Year's Eve in Tokyo is off because Puma Martinez has Influenza.

(@BarbosaBox)

Martinez contracted the can't make weight flu, basically

 

I mean, the actual flu IS going around. I just had it myself.

I think this is very legit.