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^Since there is no real set-up for this match, I strongly doubt that it will actually be a truly difficult fight. I expect it will be yet another one of Ippo's "Monster of the Week" style matches - an opponent who has a brief intro and a strong ability, but once that ability is sealed, they crumble quite easily (despite how Morikawa likes to drag out some of these fights). Right now, the only thing going for this kid is the fame of his trainer, without that I doubt many of us would be as interested in the upcoming fight.
Personally, I am waiting for Ippo to challenge the Korean, Chinese or Indian (is India part of the OPBF) Champs, he can then go on to challenge some of the higher WBC ranking opponents in Europe and the Americas, before finally taking of Martinez or Miyate or both.
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