Jonathan Gonzalez arrives in Japan ahead of Kosei Tanaka bout
Next Saturday we'll see Kosei Tanaka (13-0, 7) make his second defense of the WBO Flyweight title , as he takes on mandatory challenger Jonathan Gonzalez (22-2-1, 13).
Today, ahead of that bout, Gonzalez arrived in Japan, landing at the Chubu International Airport in Nagoya.
The Puerto Rican didn't appear to be feeling the tiring effects of a long journey, and instead seemed really relaxed and confident, ahead of his first world title bout.
Gonzalez stated that he was new to Japan but was happy to be in such a beautiful city, before speaking about Tanaka. When it comes to the 3-weight world champion Gonzalez stated that Tanaka was speed, but that he was faster and smart and that he would take the belt back with him.
Interestingly Kiyoshi Hatanaka, who met with Gonzalez and promotes Kosei Tanaka, stated that Gonzalez was smaller than expected.
Over this coming week Tanaka and Gonzalez will both take part in a public work out, their medical, signing ceremony and weigh ins as we build towards the fight on Saturday.
(Image courtesy of boxmob.jp)
Today, ahead of that bout, Gonzalez arrived in Japan, landing at the Chubu International Airport in Nagoya.
The Puerto Rican didn't appear to be feeling the tiring effects of a long journey, and instead seemed really relaxed and confident, ahead of his first world title bout.
Gonzalez stated that he was new to Japan but was happy to be in such a beautiful city, before speaking about Tanaka. When it comes to the 3-weight world champion Gonzalez stated that Tanaka was speed, but that he was faster and smart and that he would take the belt back with him.
Interestingly Kiyoshi Hatanaka, who met with Gonzalez and promotes Kosei Tanaka, stated that Gonzalez was smaller than expected.
Over this coming week Tanaka and Gonzalez will both take part in a public work out, their medical, signing ceremony and weigh ins as we build towards the fight on Saturday.
(Image courtesy of boxmob.jp)