WBC CHAMP CHI SAYS PACQUIAO CAN WIN
By Salven L. Lagumbay
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 11 Dec 2005
World Boxing Council featherweight king In Jin Chi of Korea, now doing heavy training at the ALA Gym as he prepares for his titular defense against Japanese Takashi Koshimoto on January 29 at the Kyuden Gym in Fukuoka, Japan, yesterday emphasized Filipino star Manny Pacquiao can win his rematch with Erik Morales if "he changes his style."
The 31-year-old Chi, in an exclusive Philboxing.com interview yesterday, disclosed that his trainer, Jin-Kil Kim, plans a total of one hundred rounds of sparring against lefty Korean and Filipino boxers as he embarks on the third defense of his title.
Korean WBC SF Champ In Jin Chi hits the bag at the ALA Gym in preparation for his next fight in Japan. Photo by Dong Secuya.
"I have already seen tapes of my Japanese opponent, and he is strong, tall and is a southpaw," said Chi, aided by a Korean interpreter, when asked if he has alrea dy studied his opponent's style.
The 12-round battle pits the right-handed Chi (30-2-1, 18 KO's) against the southpaw Koshimoto (38-1-2, 17 KO's), the 34-year-old native of Fukuoka.
As for Pacquiao's chances, Chi, married with one son, said he wants the Filipino icon to win over Morales, although the Filipino star needs to change tactics in the return war.
WBC Super Featherweight Champ In Jin Chi of Korea (middle) listens as his words were being interpreted to boxing scribe Salven Lagumbay. At the background is ALA Gym boss Antonio L. Aldeguer. Photo by Dong Secuya.
Chi himself had fought Morales for the WBC featherweight title, losing on a unanimous decision in what many ringsiders dubbed as Morales' toughest fight.
"I learned so many things in my first fight with Morales, but if given a chance that we fight again, maybe I can win," Chi said.
Chi, who has avoided the chilly winter climate in Korea to train for one month in Cebu, will return to the Dae-Won Gym in Seoul in early January before leaving for Japan aroun d January 25.
When asked if he would be willing to spar with OPBF super-featherweight king Randy Suico, a regular at the ALA Gym, Chi was unequivocal.
"No, no Suico. He's right-handed. My Japanese opponent is a lefty."
More photos:
Chi shadow-boxing. At right is Randy Suico weaving with the ropes. Photo by Dong Secuya.
Chi doing the skipping rope routine. Photo by Dong Secuya.
Chi while being interviewed. Photo by Dong Secuya.
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