Sengoku 8th Battle Preview

Masanori Kanehara vs. Chan Sung Jung

The Breakdown: While neither Masanori Kanehara nor Chan Sung Jung are hot topics of conservation amongst the fight fan populace, both enter this round as the tournament’s resident dark horses. Both love to unload on the feet, but Jung is the more refined striker and has shown flashes of skill on the mat. As long as Jung avoids any youthful mistakes, he has Kanehara’s number.

The X Factor: The only thing that keeps Jung from being an overwhelming favorite is Kanehara’s one-punch KO power. While Kanehara isn’t a bomber in the truest sense of the word, he has power to spare and Jung’s chin is far from bulletproof. Keep an eye on the early going as Kanehara looks to find his range on the feet. If he does, his fists will soon find Jung’s chin.

The Bottom Line: This isn’t Kanehara’s fight; Jung simply has him overmatched. The difference in skill on the feet will put Jung ahead early, and by the time Kanehara looks to switch gears, he’ll be too worn down from absorbing Jung’s fistic volleys. A lopsided decision goes to Jung as Kanehara is left to wonder what to do about that tragic haircut of his.