Rendall Munroe - How Far Can He Go? ***Spoiler***

[Wheelchair]

So what do yout think?

 

I think he has a great ability to overcome a slow start and get himself into the fight. He's very tough and doesn't let his head go down when things get difficult.

 

Rendall's physical strengh is a great asset, opponents give the impression of wilting once Munroe gets into his stride. His southpaw stance and bodypunching are also plus points.

 

He does need to make sure he can make a quicker start though, you can't afford to give away rounds, especially at world level.

 

Should he go for a title shot? He may need more experience to succeed at the very top, but one thing is for sure, Munroe is not going to be beaten without a fight.

[Faulks]

European super bantamweight champion Rendall Munroe (21-1, 9 KOs) accomplished a successful move onto the world scene with a spirited come-from-behind kayo of Mexican guest Victor Terrazas (now 25-2-1, 13 KOs) in an official WBC final eliminator on Friday night at the Skydome in Coventry, England. Munroe (ranked WBC #1, WBA #3 and IBF #7) felt himself uncomfortable from the beginning of the fight. On the other hand, WBC #3 and WBA #4 Mexican has been gradually taking the control of the fight. Terrazas was just a bit more active in the first couple of rounds by boxing from distance and peppering British southpaw with his sharp jab. Round three was in Terrazas’ favour even more do comfortably and he continued to trouble Munroe in the fourth despite a huge blow behind the back of his head late in the stanza. The pattern turned around drastically in the fifth, when seemingly awaken Munroe started to bring war to his Mexican opponent. As soon as the fight went into close quarters, it was all Munroe who dominated his foe in impressive fashion. In the sixth stanza, Terrazas was forced to check up the ropes with his back all round long. Munroe was relentless with his fierce left hooks and right uppercuts. The Mexican tried to come back to boxing’s basics in the sevent but he was outfought by the Brit again. Round eight resembled the sixth round and was fought mostly at the ropes. It looked like inexperienced Mecixan had just nothing left in his tank. This thought proved to be the case in the ninth and (not suddenly) the last round of the fight. Munroe once again trapped Victor at the ropes and unleashed another series, culminating in the left hook over the liver to the midsection of the right side of Mexican’s body. Down he went and was unable to beat the count of ten issued by referee John Keane. Time was 0:57. Next for Munroe will be a showdown against WBC champion Toshiaki Nishioka of Japan.

 

Unbeaten super middleweight Tony Jeffries (6-0, 4 KOs) struggled with light-punching journeyman Nathan King (12-16, 1 KOs). Score was 59-56.

[leerhodes]

I Was well impressed with Munroe tonight,he certainly looks very strong for the weight.

Even though he started slow you could see the mexican start to lose heart after the 6TH round and you could see munroe getting stronger.

I Think he is a world contender now and deserves a shot,he will be a handfull for any opponent with his strength

[WelshDevilRob]

I thought Munroe did well in the end after dropping a few early rounds against the Mexican. I like Munroes style and also workrate/stamina.

 

I know absolutely nothing about WBC champion Toshiaki Nishioka so can't comment on who wins but Munroe has earned his shot the hardway and will put up a very good challenge.

[LondonRingRules]

I thought Munroe did well in the end after dropping a few early rounds against the Mexican. I like Munroes style and also workrate/stamina.

 

I know absolutely nothing about WBC champion Toshiaki Nishioka so can't comment on who wins but Munroe has earned his shot the hardway and will put up a very good challenge.

 

------- Nishioka has KOed all 3 of his challengers in 2009 and will be fighting next week, so you can judge for yourself.

 

Munroe seems like a nice kid, but the guy he beat was a protected Mexican journeyman quality if you can believe such a thing could exist. Nishioka is a lefty who knocked Jhonny Gonzales ice cold with a single shot.

 

Always hope for Munroe, but against this quality tough Japanese fighter come up the hard way through Japanese ranks, it's slim and none hope.

 

Great kid though and I hope Maloney does right by him. He could be a tidy local champ and gatekeeper with a decent following for a spell which is a good legacy.

[WelshDevilRob]

I thought Munroe did well in the end after dropping a few early rounds against the Mexican. I like Munroes style and also workrate/stamina.

 

I know absolutely nothing about WBC champion Toshiaki Nishioka so can't comment on who wins but Munroe has earned his shot the hardway and will put up a very good challenge.

 

------- Nishioka has KOed all 3 of his challengers in 2009 and will be fighting next week, so you can judge for yourself.

 

Munroe seems like a nice kid, but the guy he beat was a protected Mexican journeyman quality if you can believe such a thing could exist. Nishioka is a lefty who knocked Jhonny Gonzales ice cold with a single shot.

 

Always hope for Munroe, but against this quality tough Japanese fighter come up the hard way through Japanese ranks, it's slim and none hope.

 

Great kid though and I hope Maloney does right by him. He could be a tidy local champ and gatekeeper with a decent following for a spell which is a good legacy.

 

Is he the Japanese fighter that won the belt in Mexico? Not seen him fight but recall the victory.

[Faulks]

Munroe did well, i didnt expect him to have the power to ko the mexican but low behold thats what happened. What a sweet shot as well.

 

I wont be going to Japan to watch his fight thats for sure and im guessing (though dont know) its going to be a hard hard place to get a result. 1000's of rabid fans screaming in the ears of the judges will; make sure a ko is needed

[gemmell100]

rendall is a working class hero and a top top bloke, but nishioka is a diffrent class

[Wheelchair]

rendall is a working class hero and a top top bloke, but nishioka is a diffrent class

 

I fear that you may be right.

[WelshDevilRob]

I have now uploaded the Nishioka vs Jhonny Gonzalez fight. Like Pepperami "He looks abit of an animal".

 

http://budweiserboxing.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=348&start=60

 

He's defending his title this Saturday against undefeated Balweg Bangoyan.