(04-20-2015, 03:48 PM)justafan Wrote: I think Rapira is a champion bloke who has done a lot for the sport and will continue to do so. Him and his brother seem to do some great work in the community and they deserve every bit of celebration they are given.
In the ring however, i think he will continue to fight the likes of the guys he fought on the weekend until he steps up and gets out powered and out classed again.
Papuni is a good prospect but he's beaten nobody and he bet Rapira with ease... I hope I'm wrong as like I said he's a great guy but i don't see much of a future for Rapira outside NZ.
Anyone else got any thoughts??? Like I said I'd love to be proved wrong but just not feeling it...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/sport/67861691/sam-rapira-thrills-hometown-fans-with-title-win
I agree Justafan, he does great things for boxing, especially in Taranaki by bringing 'titles' to be fought for there. It is just a shame that he's not as good as his early hype would've suggested.