By Felix Jesus Mendoza
The Mexican boxer Juan Francisco Estrada suffered a tough defeat by knockout in front of the premises Tenshin Nasukawa at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. This confrontation, which functioned as the final WBC eliminator in the bantamweight category, left the Japanese as the official challenger for the title.
The negative result for the Gallo Estrada It occurred during the first hours of this Saturday on this side of the planet, marking a critical moment in his professional career.
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Although the fight began with a rhythm of study for both, Nasukawa’s youth and constant activity They surpassed the experience of the Sonoran.
During the fourth episode, the Gallo Estrada showed flashes of his technical quality with effective combinations, but He was surprised by a left blow that sent him against the ropes. From that moment on, control of the ring passed into the hands of the Japanese fighter, who knew how to capitalize on the veteran’s physical wear and tear.
The impact of inactivity in the ring
The physical element was decisive for the outcome of the fight, since the Mexican presented a main lack of competitive rhythm. With only one fight in the last two years, the Gallo Estrada He began to resent the punishment in the soft areas from the seventh round onwards.
The pressure exerted by Nasukawa He did not allow the former world champion to establish his normal distance, which limited his ability to respond offensively in the second half of the duel.
By the ninth round, the punishment accumulated on the Mexican fighter’s face was evident, with an injury seen in his right eye.
Reports from the scene of the fight indicate that the Gallo Estrada He tried to adjust his strategy to be more precise, but his reflexes did not respond as in previous years. The forcefulness of the knockout received in Japan raises serious doubts about his permanence in high-performance sport at 35 years of age.
An uncertain future for the Sonoran idol
With this setback, the boxer’s record remains at 45 wins and 5 lossestaking him away from the possibility of winning a belt in a different third division.
He Gallo Estrada now faces a scenario where rest and physical recovery will be a priority before make a final decision about your career. The specialized press present at the Ryogoku Kokugikan pointed out that retirement is a valid option after the damage received during the fight.
The brilliant career of whoever one of the best pound for pound of the world seems to have reached a point of no return.
The team of Gallo Estrada will evaluate the conditions of his health after the lacerations suffered in the right eye before issuing an official statement.
For now, the dream of returning to the top of world boxing is interrupted by a new generation of fighters who impose their vigor in the lower categories.
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