JOEL DELA CRUZ KO?D IN ROUND TWO IN TOKYO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 05 Jun 2011
An overmatched Joel Dela Cruz of the Philippines was knocked out in the 2nd round of a scheduled ten round bout by undefeated Japanese prospect Yoshihiro Kamegai in a welterweight bout at the Korakuen Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday.
The 25 year old Dela Cruz whose record dropped to 12-11-1 with 6 knockouts had suffered a 3rd round knockout in a Pan Asia Boxing Association interim title fight against Teerachai Or Ekarin (Kratkngdaenggym) last February 7 and in fact had lost four of his last six fights by knockouts. His two wins on the other hand were against ageing Jury Noda who had 16 losses against only 8 wins and Muhamude who was making his debut in China.
Dela Cruz who is ranked No. 13 by PABA and No. 13 by the Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation was no match for the 28 year old Kamegai whose record improved to 18-0 with 16 knockouts. A product of the famed Teiken Gym, Kamegai is ranked No. 12 in the WBC super lightweight world rankings and has scored KO wins over three Filipinos in the past.
He won by a 6th round KO over Jose Alfaro, a 2nd round KO over JR Sollano and a 3rd round KO over Glern Masicampo.
The Boxing Bulletin reported that ?With power in both hands, Kamegai can hurt opponents with a nice left hook to the body or a blistering straight right (as he did in his fight against JR Sollano). However, instead of blowing them out with a well-timed haymaker, he is methodical in his attack and will wear opponents down steadily, attacking both the body and the head.?
The internet boxing site said ? In a couple of years, you may be adding Yoshihiro Kamegai to the list of Teiken world champions. The current JBC #1 rated Super Lightweight, Kamegai, who calls himself "Maestrito" ? the little professor, shows an understanding of the sweet science , blending excellent defensive skills with punishing power, resulting in a perfect record. The 28-year old prospect fights out of a Philly crab-like "L-shaped" guard (that?s what the Japanese call it), which suits the broad-backed Kamegai and allows him to use his shoulder to block in-coming punches while still in position to attack.?
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