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Crimson · 07-04-2009, 12:43 AM

Sunday, July 5th, 1992
Rajadamnern Stadium; Bangkok, Thailand
Khaosai Galaxy 53-1-1 (43) Thailand WBA
vs.
Katsuya Onizuka 20-0 (16) Japan
Tickets to this fight were hard to come by. There was a tremendous amount of press coverage in Asia. If Galaxy were to lose it would most likely be his last fight. In his last title defense (12-22-91) Galaxy had appeared beatable while defeating Armando Castro. In the 2nd round he had been knocked down and saved by the bell. Galaxy was forced to fight out of his normal aggressive style and instead relied on jabbing and moving.

After controversially defeating Thanomsak Sithboabay (4-10-92), Onizuka battered him in last month’s rematch. Now the still undefeated Onizuka was primed to re-claim the WBA title, which he felt had been unjustly taken from him. Galaxy however, felt the same way, as he had never actually lost it in the ring. Both fighters had a legion of fans and their exciting slugging styles, gave this fight the promise of much action. Galaxy entered the ring a 2-1 favorite.

Both fighters came out and stood toe to toe throwing bombs. Galaxy was getting the better of Onizuka after 5 rounds. The right eye (9) of Onizuka was swollen ½ shut, but so far he had been able to withstand Galaxy’s powerful punches. After 5 rounds Ringside Expert, Mark Elwood had it 49-47 Galaxy.

Despite having some difficulty seeing Onizuka continued to meet Galaxy at ring center without backing up. A thumb to the left eye of Galaxy caused it to quickly start swelling (3) and within 2 minutes it was ½ closed (8). Galaxy however, was not disturbed by his eye and increased his aggressiveness. After being staggered by a right hand, Galaxy countered with his own right and hurt Onizuka badly! Both fighters appeared exhausted, but Galaxy continued to throw punches at his hurt opponent. Onizuka was trapped on the ropes and not returning fire when the referee stopped the fight to the cheers of the crowd, with 17 seconds remaining in the 7th round.

Next up for the “Thai Tyson” is another marquee matchup, this time against WBC titlist Sung-Kil Moon.
Khaosai Galaxy TKO7 Katsuya Onizuka (retains WBA title)

Khaosai Galaxy vs. Cobra Ali Blanca
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4AQE...eature=related

Khaosai Galaxy vs. Jung-Koo Chang
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeJnVLskjuM

Khaosai Galaxy vs. Edgar Monserrat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYIF0...eature=related

Khaosai Galaxy vs. Rafael Orno
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtYFN...eature=related

Khaosai Galaxy highlights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7370k...eature=related

07-04-2009, 12:43 AM	#167 (permalink)
Crimson All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 830 Thanked 34x in 32 posts	Jr. Bantam Quarter Finals Sunday, July 5th, 1992 Rajadamnern Stadium; Bangkok, Thailand Khaosai Galaxy 53-1-1 (43) Thailand WBA vs. Katsuya Onizuka 20-0 (16) Japan Tickets to this fight were hard to come by. There was a tremendous amount of press coverage in Asia. If Galaxy were to lose it would most likely be his last fight. In his last title defense (12-22-91) Galaxy had appeared beatable while defeating Armando Castro. In the 2nd round he had been knocked down and saved by the bell. Galaxy was forced to fight out of his normal aggressive style and instead relied on jabbing and moving. After controversially defeating Thanomsak Sithboabay (4-10-92), Onizuka battered him in last month’s rematch. Now the still undefeated Onizuka was primed to re-claim the WBA title, which he felt had been unjustly taken from him. Galaxy however, felt the same way, as he had never actually lost it in the ring. Both fighters had a legion of fans and their exciting slugging styles, gave this fight the promise of much action. Galaxy entered the ring a 2-1 favorite. Both fighters came out and stood toe to toe throwing bombs. Galaxy was getting the better of Onizuka after 5 rounds. The right eye (9) of Onizuka was swollen ½ shut, but so far he had been able to withstand Galaxy’s powerful punches. After 5 rounds Ringside Expert, Mark Elwood had it 49-47 Galaxy. Despite having some difficulty seeing Onizuka continued to meet Galaxy at ring center without backing up. A thumb to the left eye of Galaxy caused it to quickly start swelling (3) and within 2 minutes it was ½ closed (8). Galaxy however, was not disturbed by his eye and increased his aggressiveness. After being staggered by a right hand, Galaxy countered with his own right and hurt Onizuka badly! Both fighters appeared exhausted, but Galaxy continued to throw punches at his hurt opponent. Onizuka was trapped on the ropes and not returning fire when the referee stopped the fight to the cheers of the crowd, with 17 seconds remaining in the 7th round. Next up for the “Thai Tyson” is another marquee matchup, this time against WBC titlist Sung-Kil Moon. Khaosai Galaxy TKO7 Katsuya Onizuka (retains WBA title) Khaosai Galaxy vs. Cobra Ali Blanca http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4AQE...eature=related Khaosai Galaxy vs. Jung-Koo Chang http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeJnVLskjuM Khaosai Galaxy vs. Edgar Monserrat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYIF0...eature=related Khaosai Galaxy vs. Rafael Orno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtYFN...eature=related Khaosai Galaxy highlights http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7370k...eature=related Attached Images Last edited by Crimson; 07-19-2009 at 04:20 PM.