Landaeta / Kameda fight

[cstaylor]

Anyone catch the fight last night? Kameda got his head handed to him, going down twice in 12 rounds, yet miraculously still walked away with the title.

[GuyJean]

Anyone catch the fight last night? Kameda got his head handed to him, going down twice in 12 rounds, yet miraculously still walked away with the title.

I only watched till the 8th round.. It seemed like they were pretty even.. Aside from Kameda being knocked down and staggering a couple times.. It seemed like Landaeta's punches were more effective.. But Kameda might have scored more points.. I don't know; I only saw two rounds where I thought Kameda won..

But none of the judges were Japanese!.. And we all know boxing is never fixed.

GJ

[Iraira]

Kameda got rocked in the 11th round, especially towards the end. Landaeta got rocked by the judges in the decision. Where was Don King?

[cstaylor]

In the 11th Kameda fell to one knee after Landaeta laid into him.

Did you see the Japanese television talent lined up ringside during the fight? With that much advertising revenue riding on the fight, Landaeta needed a KO to get a fair decision.

[GuyJean]

In the 11th Kameda fell to one knee after Landaeta laid into him.

Then that's bullshit; knocked down twice, staggered numerous times.. WINS!... TIJ.. I guess they judged him on his fighting spirito..

Did you see the punk's bullshit antics at the weigh-in? Japan can be proud..

GJ

[Mulboyne]

Why was Kameda always eating in pre-match interviews?



Landaeta kept calling his opponent Kewpie...



...Kameda took the present...



...things didn't start out well for Kewpie-chan... Who is that FG in the crowd?...



...Asashoryu seemed pretty happy about the final result...

[Greji]

Landaeta needed a KO to get a fair decision.

If Landaeta got a KO, they would have failed him on the doping test. I watch the alleged fight with a bunch of J-coworkers and colleagues at a locale pub. I was the only FG in the group yet every body agreed with me.

He handed Kameda‘s ass to him. Kameda only had a couple of rounds that he could claim tie, the rest he clearly lost. He spent most of the fight in a crouch with his gloves over his face and would break out every once in awhile with a flurry of punches that although they looked classy never hit any where of point value.

Kameda was out-classed and ate Landaeta's jab for most of the match not to mention assorted hooks that he never saw until they landed.

I think the down late in the fight was in fact a slip, but it looked bad because it happened while he was in the process of swallowing some more of Landaeta's leather.

They have always said never fight a J-fighter in Japan unless you can knock him out, because they always, always win the decisions.

Apparently the TV station and other places have received a barrage of telephone complaints about the grossly bad decision and allegations of the "fix being in" with the judges, but I have yet to see anything in print on it.

[Mulboyne]

I didn't see the fight but the judges look they were about as impartial as an Italian football referee judging by their points. The words "contentious" and "controversial" are being used to describe the decision. There would probably be an outcry if anyone could remember why they ought to care about a boxing world title match anymore.

[Greji]

Did you see the Japanese television talent lined up ringside during the fight?

Hey CST, they even had Terry Ito, complete with round granny sun shades, an imitation bowler covering his skin head and a pink suit, doing the color for the fight.

His knowledge about sports to include boxing, is vast. He predicted the Zico Japan side to go undeafeated in the first round of the World Cup, with a bit of trouble from Brazil in the final match!

Also, about Asashoryu! Hey, he is an FG, so he must play the role of local big time supporter for his new "adopted home", or suffer a cut in pay because of participation in the unique J-sports program!

[cstaylor]

I watched all twelve rounds (the father-in-law is a big fight fan). Let's hope Kameda has to defend his title in Venezuela.

[Mulboyne]

...Who is that FG in the crowd?...

Forget the FG, look who is behind him...

[Greji]

There would probably be an outcry if anyone could remember why they ought to care about a boxing world title match anymore.

You also have to remember Mulboyne, that this was the extreme prestigious super, light junior flyweight assistant deputy bantamweight class and only the best in the category could be world champion. They are already advertising this chinpira as the Third World Champion to be spawned in mighty Nippon!

[Mulboyne]

Apparently the TV station and other places have received a barrage of telephone complaints about the grossly bad decision and allegations of the "fix being in" with the judges, but I have yet to see anything in print on it.

It's not print media but the blogger Kikko (Japanese) is calling it a fix.

[Greji]

Forget the FG, look who is behind him...

Just like Mulboyne. Always the gentleman. He never forgets to point out his former girl friends out of respect. BTW the FG is the ring announcer!

[GomiGirl]

Just like Mulboyne. Always the gentleman. He never forgets to point out his former girl friends out of respect.

*blows raspberry at GBoothe*

[Greji]

*blows raspberry at GBoothe*

Catches raspberry and looks at it trying to figure out whether GG is mad at Satchi, or the FG ring announcer?

[Mulboyne]

Looks like someone predicted the fix:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdu4zb-DxE4

As one of the commenters writes:

This is a clip from "MOVE!", Japanese news & talk live program aired on Aug.1 (a day before the match). While the show hostesses reported Kameda's pre-match conference and his arrogant attitude to Landaeta in jolly tone, commentator Masahiko Katsuya thrust into the moment when they added the news that Tokyo Broadcasting Station (which owns the proprietary broadcasting rights of Kameda's matches) re-scheduled its year-end Music Award show due to his coming 'defending' match. In Katsuya's words: "They (TBS) exactly revealed it themseves...how do they NOT assume losing at all in sport? Stop this crap of fooling us. He is NATIONAL SHAME, insulting the opponent who generously came from other nation...I'm really watching how far TBS would go into him.

[Mulboyne]

BoxingScene: Another Hometown Decision in Japan

Japan, like Thailand , appears to be getting increasingly notorious for hometown decisions that continue to erode the integrity of the sport and raises serious questions about some of the judges picked to officiate, especially in world title and even OPBF title fights. The latest furor was raised by the split decision victory of 19 year old Koki Kameda over Venezuela's Juan Landaeta in a WBA light flyweight title bout. The Japanese media, in fairness to them roundly booed Kameda who is regarded as a "bad boy" and as report said is "notoriously flamboyant." The report said Kameda was given the WBA light flyweight title even though he was pounded by Landaeta and didn't deserve to win...more...

[GuyJean]

Kameda-Landaeta Rematch Set to Hatch
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/sports/20060821TDY21007.htm

Former WBA light flyweight champion Juan Landaeta has retained his rank as the top contender, paving the way for a rematch against Japan's Koki Kameda, according to the Hochi Shimbun.

Landaeta lost his title to the 19-year-old Kameda on Aug. 2 after a controversial decision, sparking a nationwide debate that questioned the Japanese boxer's victory and called for a rematch.

Now that the WBA has kept the Venezuelan as the No. 1 contender, Kameda must fight Landaeta if he is to defend his title. However, Kameda is, reportedly, considering turning in his belt to return to his original weight class of flyweight...

I heard it was set for October.. Boxing is so predictable; hype, fight, iffy-decision, rematch.. double-your-money..

GJ

[American Oyaji]

However, Kameda is, reportedly, considering turning in his belt to return to his original weight class of flyweight.

No surprise there. He KNOWS he would be in for a worse assbeating than he recieved initially.

[Behan]

I think it is terrible that there is a rematch the way things stand now. If Kameda wins, he can say that he has proved that he deserved to win the title and Landaeta will never have had his hands on a belt that he deserves to have right now.
If the fight is a draw, then Kameda keeps the belt, when it should be kept by Landaeta.
Even if Landaeta wins, he is only getting what should be his right now anyway.
Have a rematch, but that boxing organization should give him the belt and big apology before the fight starts.
I really, really hope the fight is not in Japan again. They should fight in Venezuela. Maybe Alex Cabrera could hoist Landaeta onto his shoulders after he pummels Kameda.
I have to admit, I am not impartial in this. I hate the Kamedas.

[DrP]

Anyone who has ANY involvment in the martial/boxing spectacle will know these are totally fixed. It's basically the same as WWE, K1, Pride or any other. Fun to watch , wager and lose - that's about it. Show me an unfixed fight and I'll show you a stripper who doesn't lap dance..

[GuyJean]

[cstaylor]

Sounds like Kameda is a chicken

[Greji]

Sounds like Kameda is a chicken

Naa, his sparring pardner just knocked him on his ass in a practice match, but they gave the decision to Kameda for the crafty use of his new fried chicken eating technique!

[GuyJean]

It's on TBS now.. Or will be.. Some pre-lim fights before..

Oh FUCK! His dumb-ass little brother won the first fight in 20 seconds.. Now he's having a karaoke session in the ring.. This is the fucking most pathetic display of J-shittainment I've ever seen..

GJ

[GuyJean]

After 5 rounds, it looks like Kameda has the upper hand; First 3 rounds a draw - last 2 go to Kameda.. He looks sharper, more crisp than Landaeta.. Damn it..

GJ

[GuyJean]

Well, Landeata got his ass kicked; he didn't look very good this time around, and Kameda, as much as I hate to say it, looked much better compared to the first fight.. Fuckin' garbage punk..

GJ

[Mulboyne]

Before the fight, I read this preview by a Kameda supporter which sggested he would win:

Kameda, the most well-known out of six current champs in Japan, is said to have changed his fighting style from previous infighter to hit-and-run boxer-puncher to cope with the crafty counterpuncher Landaeta. Originally Kameda was known by his early start (seven quick stoppages within two rounds out of ten KO/TKO wins) and his aggressiveness in close quarters. He is said to have abandoned his previous peek-a-boo style and adopted a new strategy to utilize his southpaw jab and footwork. Some wonder whether it may work well in such a short interval in some four months after their first encounter.
...If Kameda should be really successful in properly making the stipulated 108-pounds, this time his physical power may prevail over the lanky Venezuelan. Kameda can punch and throw punches fast. Problem is whether he will be able to catch the elusive and busy-punching Landaeta with precision. Kameda's specialty is a body bombardment, which previously seemed considerably effective against Landaeta last August. But the handsome Venezuelan showed his last surge to almost topple Kameda in the eleventh round, which eventually had the general public see Landaeta winner along with Kameda's visit to the canvas in the opening canto. Kameda, however, was in command in the middle rounds with busy body punches. It is no use crying over the split decision already rendered.

It is a pity that boxing itself was then so severely attacked by common people without proper knowledge on the sweet science. They simply asked why some close rounds were given to Kameda or Landaeta. They don't know well on the 10-point must system and the current tendency that even a very close round is rendered either of the two (which is criticized as the "9-point" must system). They wrongly pointed out that Landaeta threw more combinations to the gloves of Kameda than Kameda landed blows to the midsection. They were quite ignorant of the meaning of clean effective hits. But they are customers who may buy tickets and TV watchers who will produce possibly again high TV ratings. All of them with pro-Kameda fans will certainly watch tomorrow's rematch

[Mulboyne]

TBS has apologized over a piece on a Downtown show which featured a comedian's impression of Kameda masturbating:

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