Nishida Fights Medina in Osaka

BATTLE OF WORLD RANKED 118-POUNDERS: NISHIDA VS MEDINA AUG 11 IN OSAKA

In a hot clash of world-ranked bantamweight warriors, Japanese southpaw Ryosuke Nishida 西田凌佑 (7-0, 1 KO), wages the toughest fight of his life when he trades knuckles against more-experienced, heavier-puncher Christian “Chispa” Medina Jimenez (21-3, 14 KO’s) of Guadalajara, Mexico, this coming Friday, August 11, at the EDION Arena in Osaka, Japan.

The winner for the hot 12-rounder will most decidedly improve his world-ranking, pushing him to a world title shot in the always thrilling bantamweight division.

So VICTORY Friday in Osaka is something bright and precious that both young fighters so badly want. But who will get?

In his last rumble, the promising 27-year-old Nishida dominated strong Thailand warrior Songsaeng Phoyaem (21-4, 14 KO’s) for a successful defense of his regional WBO Asian belt.

Thanks to what triumph, the skilled southpaw, living in Osaka, enters the fight as WBC #10, WBO # 9, and IBF #5 in the world, wanting more than anything to improve those rankings , as well as keeping his coveted WBO Asia belt,

Nishida Lands tough on opponents, such as in his third pro fight against fellow Nippon warrior Shohei Omori, controlling him en route to a win by points.

However, with only one KO win in 7 battles, the talented Nishida does not impress fans as a power hitter fighter. Still, could he stop Christian Medina?

Meanwhile, the Mexican Christian “Chispa” (meaning “Spark”) Medina Jiménez – who hails from the same city of boxing super star Canelo Alvarez, feels so confident and so focused in his first war outside of his native Mexico.

The 23 year-old Christian is currently ranked as WBC #13, WBO #, and IBF #6.

Will the talented Nishida, 27, outbox and out-smart the coming-forward Christian Medina for another win by points?

Or will Christian Medina make good use of his wider fighting experience and firepower to overwhelm and dominate the skilled and fast Nishida in Nishida’s own backyard of Osaka?

When Christian Medina wins by KO, he punishes his opponents with hard Left. Could he do the same against the the evasive, elusive and quick Nishida?

Friday’s exciting 12-rounder in Osaka is produced by Promoter former world champion Koki Kameda live on ESPN.

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