International Boxing Challenge

atomzero · 10-03-2008, 12:04 AM

I'm starting a new fight series that will pit nations against each other in the ring. Nations with rivalries will set boxers against each other, and I will write up the results. There is nothing at stake besides pride and braggin' rights!

Please vote on which series you'd like to see first. I am also happy to receive suggestions.

professordp · 10-03-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by atomzero

I'm starting a new fight series that will pit nations against each other in the ring. Nations with rivalries will set boxers against each other, and I will write up the results. There is nothing at stake besides pride and braggin' rights!

Please vote on which series you'd like to see first. I am also happy to receive suggestions.

I'm going to go with what first came to my mind---Italy v. Germany. I guess I'm looking from the middleweight division upwards (which are my interests). Just on the basis of impulse, I think that the nations would be evenly matched. Of course, they are not the strongest. You could fill out some interesting teams for both.

Outside of boxing they have an interesting history--they became nation states around the same time, were on opposite sides in WWI, and allies in WWII, etc.

Regardless, this sound like a very cool sim, and I'll be following it closely!

Good luck with it.

atomzero · 10-03-2008, 12:25 AM

Ahh, it didn't let me post the poll...here are my initial ideas:

Argentina vs. Brazil
Australia vs. New Zealand
Canada vs. USA
China vs. Japan
Columbia vs. Venezuela
Finland vs. Russia
France vs. UK
Germany vs. Poland
Hungary vs. Romania
Indonesia vs. Philipines
Ireland vs. Northern Ireland
Mexico vs. Puerto Rico
Morocco vs. Spain
Norway vs. Sweden
Samoa vs. Tonga

atomzero · 10-03-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by professordp

I'm going to go with what first came to my mind---Italy v. Germany. I guess I'm looking from the middleweight division upwards (which are my interests). Just on the basis of impulse, I think that the nations would be evenly matched. Of course, they are not the strongest. You could fill out some interesting teams for both.

Outside of boxing they have an interesting history--they became nation states around the same time, were on opposite sides in WWI, and allies in WWII, etc.

Regardless, this sound like a very cool sim, and I'll be following it closely!

Good luck with it.

I'm interested in historical rivalries, geographic rivalries, or even just good match-ups, so any suggestion is game. I couldn't think of a good match for Italy...Germany sounds good.

professordp · 10-03-2008, 12:30 AM

Looks like some excellent pairings. I just have a question before I express a preference. Are the teams made up of all-time boxers or just those who are current (or recently retired)?

atomzero · 10-03-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by professordp

Looks like some excellent pairings. I just have a question before I express a preference. Are the teams made up of all-time boxers or just those who are current (or recently retired)?

It will be composed of all-time boxers from the database.

I just checked on Italy vs. Germany. They have match-ups in 12 of the 17 weight classes, so it shall make for a good series. I think Italy will lead in the lower weight classes, with Germany storming back at the higher ones.

atomzero · 10-03-2008, 12:42 AM

I think I may start with a short one like China vs. Japan. There are only two match-ups, and I expect it to be a drubbing, but I think it would be could for an introductory series.

atomzero · 10-03-2008, 12:58 AM

International Bugle

UN orders nations to settle differences in ring

In a terrifically bizarre development, the United Nations has declared an immediate end to all international wars, and has decreed that in the future, all international disputes shall be settled in a boxing ring.
The proposal was aggressively spearheaded by delegates from Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Despite fierce opposition from China and India, the proposal was eventually accepted and goes into law today.
This law will truly change the world forever. In Jamaica, a national holiday has already been declared.

atomzero · 10-03-2008, 01:03 AM

Daily Farce
China, Japan will be first nations to take struggle to ring

China and Japan will be the first nations to settle their international disputes with boxing matches, as recently mandated by the UN. The fights will take place where the two nations match up, at the flyweight and featherweight levels. China had announced that it will be represented by flyweight Harry Soo and featherweight Long-Sing Que. Japan will be represented by flyweight Koki Hameda and featherweight Mitsunori Seki.

atomzero · 10-03-2008, 01:22 AM

World Fight Reporter

Soo-Kameda Breakdown

Harry Soo and Koki Kameda will fight at the flyweight level for 12 rounds in their upcoming bout.

Harry Soo

Harry Soo is a tough fighter who has a knack for controlling his fights, despite a lack of natural boxing skills. Despite having little to speak of offensively, the wily Soo handcuffs his victoms with superior ring positioning and a chin that allows him to withstand some of the their best blows. Against Kameda, Soo will seek to weather the storm of Kameda's superior boxing skills, then attempt to score late round knockdowns on a worn Kameda's already suspect chin.

Koki Kameda

Koki Kameda is an aggressive, swarming fighter who always seeks an early knockout. The hard-hitting, risktaking Kameda takes the initative in all of his fights with headhunting blows and an all-out attack. Kameda has been accused of being a carelees fighter in the past, but his approach has yet to yield him a loss. Against Soo, Kameda will seek an early stoppage, rather than let the wily Soo stick around. Do not expect Kameda to let up until either he or Soo hits the canvas.

atomzero · 10-05-2008, 03:24 PM

World Fight Reporter

Kameda stops Soo despite spirited effort

Harry Soo came in hoping to weather the offensive assault of Koki Kameda, and weather it he did before finally being stopped in the ninth round by TKO. Soo went down seven times before Robert Byrd called the fight. Despite the flurry of knockdowns Soo, always seemed to muster up enough offense to show that he was still in the fight. Kameda was staggered several times during the match and occassionaly appeared as if he may go down himself, but he always regained control and renewed the punishment with vigor. Soo fought a courageous match until he could not defend himself anymore. Kameda showed wisdom and determination, as he never let up on the wounded Soo on his way to victory.

atomzero · 10-05-2008, 03:42 PM

World Fight Reporter

Que-Koshimoto Breakdown

Following is a breakdown of the second and final fight in the China vs. Japan fight series. Japan leads 1-0. Featherweight Long-Sing Que will fight for China. Featherweight Takashi Koshimoto will fight for Japan.

Long-Sing Que

Long-Sing Que is a supreme long shot in this fight, but he does have one advantage over Koshimoto. Koshimoto is not a very aggressive fighter, and while Que is even less so, Que has shown to be a faster starter in the past. Que has lost countless fights, but he has managed an early lead in many of them, and this is what he must do here. Que must overcome his own conservative mentality and storm Koshimoto early, doing as much damage as people before Koshimoto is into his rhythm. Que has the chin to endure this strategy, and he must give it a chance.

Takashi Koshimoto

Koshimoto comes into this fight as the overwhelming favorite, and he will do himself good to fight that way. Koshimoto's strategy should be to remain calm and fight his outside fight. Still, Koshimoto may want to overcome some of his conservative tendencies when he has a chance to end the fight. He could take it easy and let this fight go to a decision, but that is probably not what his fellow countrymen want to see. Que may come at him early attempting to do some damage, but if Koshimoto maintains his composure, he can cruise.

10-03-2008, 12:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
atomzero Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 131	International Boxing Challenge I'm starting a new fight series that will pit nations against each other in the ring. Nations with rivalries will set boxers against each other, and I will write up the results. There is nothing at stake besides pride and braggin' rights! Please vote on which series you'd like to see first. I am also happy to receive suggestions.

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10-03-2008, 12:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
atomzero Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 131	Ahh, it didn't let me post the poll...here are my initial ideas: Argentina vs. Brazil Australia vs. New Zealand Canada vs. USA China vs. Japan Columbia vs. Venezuela Finland vs. Russia France vs. UK Germany vs. Poland Hungary vs. Romania Indonesia vs. Philipines Ireland vs. Northern Ireland Mexico vs. Puerto Rico Morocco vs. Spain Norway vs. Sweden Samoa vs. Tonga

10-03-2008, 12:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
professordp All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 867	Looks like some excellent pairings. I just have a question before I express a preference. Are the teams made up of all-time boxers or just those who are current (or recently retired)?

10-03-2008, 12:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
atomzero Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 131	I think I may start with a short one like China vs. Japan. There are only two match-ups, and I expect it to be a drubbing, but I think it would be could for an introductory series.

10-03-2008, 12:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
atomzero Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 131	International Bugle UN orders nations to settle differences in ring In a terrifically bizarre development, the United Nations has declared an immediate end to all international wars, and has decreed that in the future, all international disputes shall be settled in a boxing ring. The proposal was aggressively spearheaded by delegates from Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Despite fierce opposition from China and India, the proposal was eventually accepted and goes into law today. This law will truly change the world forever. In Jamaica, a national holiday has already been declared.

10-03-2008, 01:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
atomzero Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 131	Daily Farce China, Japan will be first nations to take struggle to ring China and Japan will be the first nations to settle their international disputes with boxing matches, as recently mandated by the UN. The fights will take place where the two nations match up, at the flyweight and featherweight levels. China had announced that it will be represented by flyweight Harry Soo and featherweight Long-Sing Que. Japan will be represented by flyweight Koki Hameda and featherweight Mitsunori Seki.

10-03-2008, 01:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
atomzero Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 131	World Fight Reporter Soo-Kameda Breakdown Harry Soo and Koki Kameda will fight at the flyweight level for 12 rounds in their upcoming bout. Harry Soo Harry Soo is a tough fighter who has a knack for controlling his fights, despite a lack of natural boxing skills. Despite having little to speak of offensively, the wily Soo handcuffs his victoms with superior ring positioning and a chin that allows him to withstand some of the their best blows. Against Kameda, Soo will seek to weather the storm of Kameda's superior boxing skills, then attempt to score late round knockdowns on a worn Kameda's already suspect chin. Koki Kameda Koki Kameda is an aggressive, swarming fighter who always seeks an early knockout. The hard-hitting, risktaking Kameda takes the initative in all of his fights with headhunting blows and an all-out attack. Kameda has been accused of being a carelees fighter in the past, but his approach has yet to yield him a loss. Against Soo, Kameda will seek an early stoppage, rather than let the wily Soo stick around. Do not expect Kameda to let up until either he or Soo hits the canvas.

10-05-2008, 03:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
atomzero Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 131	World Fight Reporter Kameda stops Soo despite spirited effort Harry Soo came in hoping to weather the offensive assault of Koki Kameda, and weather it he did before finally being stopped in the ninth round by TKO. Soo went down seven times before Robert Byrd called the fight. Despite the flurry of knockdowns Soo, always seemed to muster up enough offense to show that he was still in the fight. Kameda was staggered several times during the match and occassionaly appeared as if he may go down himself, but he always regained control and renewed the punishment with vigor. Soo fought a courageous match until he could not defend himself anymore. Kameda showed wisdom and determination, as he never let up on the wounded Soo on his way to victory.

10-05-2008, 03:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
atomzero Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 131	World Fight Reporter Que-Koshimoto Breakdown Following is a breakdown of the second and final fight in the China vs. Japan fight series. Japan leads 1-0. Featherweight Long-Sing Que will fight for China. Featherweight Takashi Koshimoto will fight for Japan. Long-Sing Que Long-Sing Que is a supreme long shot in this fight, but he does have one advantage over Koshimoto. Koshimoto is not a very aggressive fighter, and while Que is even less so, Que has shown to be a faster starter in the past. Que has lost countless fights, but he has managed an early lead in many of them, and this is what he must do here. Que must overcome his own conservative mentality and storm Koshimoto early, doing as much damage as people before Koshimoto is into his rhythm. Que has the chin to endure this strategy, and he must give it a chance. Takashi Koshimoto Koshimoto comes into this fight as the overwhelming favorite, and he will do himself good to fight that way. Koshimoto's strategy should be to remain calm and fight his outside fight. Still, Koshimoto may want to overcome some of his conservative tendencies when he has a chance to end the fight. He could take it easy and let this fight go to a decision, but that is probably not what his fellow countrymen want to see. Que may come at him early attempting to do some damage, but if Koshimoto maintains his composure, he can cruise.