He lost on their first encounter so he made an adjustment, if only Nietes was younger, he could have won the fight. But as we all saw, it was pretty evident that he slowed down, he also lose a bit of power from his punchers that's why IoKa continues to get aggressive.
It makes sense. At least, everyone including me don't buy the age idea as an advantage until we saw the fight.
I really don't consider age as a factor if the boxer on the topic is still deadly in their previous fights prior to that loss which happened to Nietes and one good example too, is Nonito Donaire.
Ioka is also on the goal of revenge and that's a title defense so we can expect that he will do his best to retain his title.
The crowd was also on his side and even without involving the Science here, the crowd favored a boxer can give them the boost they need to defeat the visitors.
Both did their best but Nietes failed to adjust when Ioka does things Nietes least expected. It is either the failure to size up the situation and adapt or his body failed to readjust according to the situation since he has greatly slowed down. I know Nietes as an intelligent strategic fighter, he is always calculating but it looks like he failed this time.
Still respect Nietes's determination to continue aiming for the title despite his age and its complications. I do hope he gets a chance to another title bout and hopefully wins it before he acknowledges that he needs to retire.
He may think of retirement after this fight. He's not getting any younger so better enjoy his remaining years with his family.
At least, he will be retiring in good health rather than with lifetime injury owed by boxing.
Time to hang the gloves and give the stage to younger boxers. I guess, a lot of Filipino boxers are losing on this sports.
Ioka on the other hand, has still years to prove himself inside the boxing ring. At least we are watching good fights in this sports.
Nah, he won't and infact, Niete's has said that he is still looking to have a fight sooner and didn't disclose any details when will he decide to hang his gloves because he is not getting any younger. He should know when to stop because he may still have the strength to release powerful punches but he is not that agile anymore to get the correct pace and time on his punches unlike when he's a bit younger few years back.
Anyway, let's see if Probellum can find him a match soon. I'm just afraid of the consequence he might face soon because of his decision at his age now because boxers are likely going to try and make a fight with Niete's as he's viewed as a trophy these days that they can add on their records.
