[Boxing]: Casimero vs Micah - Sept 26

[Baofeng]

The much anticipated match between The Philippines John Riel Casimero and Japan's Naoya Inoue will not push through this years as both of them are now going to fight a different opponents.

Casimero will be facing Duke Micah on Sept 26 in Connecticut. I do hope that Casimero and Inoue though will square off somewhere in the future. However, it seems that Casimero is looking for a Luis Nery of Mexico.

Duke Micah is from Ghana, undefeated and has a lot of potential and a former Olympian. But I think Casimero will be too much for him.

https://www.boxingscene.com/casimero-wants-luis-nery-showdown-duke-micah-defense--151385



JOHN RIEL CASIMERO VS. DUKE MICAH - FULL KICKOFF PRESS CONFERENCE

No odds yet in sportbookies, but definitely Casimero will be the favourite here.

[AmoreJaz]

yeah, couldnt find this match yet in my go-to sportsbookie. but this was announced last month, wonder why sportsbooks havent picked up this match? not so popular match??? maybe if he will fight with Inoue, these bookies will list this match ahead of time.

https://www.badlefthook.com/2020/8/17/21372206/john-riel-casimero-vs-duke-micah-set-september-26-showtime-ppv-boxing-news

[Kemarit]

What I don't like though is Casimero seems to be overlooking his opponent Micah and talking about a Nery or Inoue bout in the future? He should concentrate first on his opponent on line because Micah is a Olympian and no push-over hear and a live dog.

Although he is relatively unknown, but that what makes him very dangerous, just saying.

@AmoreJaz - don't you worry as the fight gets closer to the date, I'm sure sport bookies won't forget this one.

[chaser15]

I'm not aware of this Ghanaian boxer fighter but looking at his stats, he should be taken seriously. 19 out 24 win via knockout is impressive and tough. I remember Joshua Clottey to him that is more on defense but he is more versatile and agile. Maybe that's the reason he was undefeated as while playing defense, he will sink in some quick punch to score then wait for the chance to seal the deal.

So the fight between Inoue and Casimero will not push through. And looks like the PH boxer won't bother at all as he has another target which is Nery. Hopefully, they will end up matching each other as others already expected it (but the excitement will be lessened if Casimero won't be able to win his voluntary defense as he won't be entertained by Nery if that will happen).

[Vaculin]

Not happy that Inoue vs Casimero did not push through... Let me check on this fight, honestly, I don't know how popular Micah is.

Based on https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/631511

This guy is undefeated with 24 wins and 19 of that is from KO.. I think this is a dangerous fighter too due to his high KO percentage, also undefeated but this is not a monster I believe, still want Inoue against my boy Casimero .

[TravelMug]

Yes, I guess everyone is not very happy to see the Casimero and Inoue will not go and face each other this year. I mean we all have been waiting for this as it is one of the most anticipated fight. And now hearing Casimero fighting a relatively unknown fighter?

I also not familiar with Micah, records look solid in paper, so we don't know if he has the potential to make an upset. Of course, we don't have him to derail Casimero vs Inoue potential fight in 2021, and I do hope that Casimero gets this in the bag.

[dunfida]

Yes, I guess everyone is not very happy to see the Casimero and Inoue will not go and face each other this year. I mean we all have been waiting for this as it is one of the most anticipated fight. And now hearing Casimero fighting a relatively unknown fighter?

I also not familiar with Micah, records look solid in paper, so we don't know if he has the potential to make an upset. Of course, we don't have him to derail Casimero vs Inoue potential fight in 2021, and I do hope that Casimero gets this in the bag.

Might not be known but those numbers arent fake ones and as mentioned where it does have higher KO percentage and still undefeated. Casimero might be having more experienced
but this one shouldnt really be take lightly and i see this man would really be a dangerous opponent for Casimero but its sure that they are already prepared for that.
I didnt expect that Inoue and Casimero fight didnt really push through but we are still hoping that it might happen on next year maybe after these fights.

[aioc]

This guy is undefeated with 24 wins and 19 of that is from KO.. I think this is a dangerous fighter too due to his high KO percentage, also undefeated but this is not a monster I believe, still want Inoue against my boy Casimero .

That's a good record to boost but I checked videos of his fights and no boxer comes out with a good reputation like what Casimero has, but a boxer with that kind of record is a dangerous fighter to take easy, I hope Casimero should consider this fight not an easy fight, I also want to see the Inoue Casimero fight this has the making of a fight of the year but we'll see how both Casimero and Inoue performs in their coming fights.

[rhomelmabini]

A former Olympian? I think this will be tough from my fellow countrymen Casimero but I'd still be rooting no matter what, hoping he will not be full of himself though. On betting? Still confuse will wait for few more days until bookies opened up.

[smyslov]

A former Olympian? I think this will be tough from my fellow countrymen Casimero but I'd still be rooting no matter what, hoping he will not be full of himself though. On betting? Still confuse will wait for few more days until bookies opened up.

Being a former Olympian is a good indication how good a boxer is, but professional boxing is very much different, there were only few videos about Micah and these are  from unknown boxers he fought , there's also a trace of amateur stance while he is fighting, he is to slow for Casimero, Casimero can knock out this guy he looks like an average boxer to me.

[bisdak40]

What I don't like though is Casimero seems to be overlooking his opponent Micah and talking about a Nery or Inoue bout in the future? He should concentrate first on his opponent on line because Micah is a Olympian and no push-over hear and a live dog.

Although he is relatively unknown, but that what makes him very dangerous, just saying.

Quadro Alas is a bet cocky sometimes  but the good thing about that is he will back it up with actions. The kid have been training for months now in the US and he is oozing with confidence jejeje. Kidding aside, Casimero should emulate the attitude of his boss Manny Pacquaio who traits every fight seriously and does not overlook somebody. Mica is a live dog indeed and could take the belt away from him if he doesn't take this fight seriously but the good thing is that Gibbons is there to counsel him on what to do.

I'm a bet excited on how the bookies take this fight, i hope that it won't be 1.01 Casimero.

[Viscore]

Not really exciting to see, most of us are waiting for Casimero and Inoue bout.

But anyway, you can't underestimate olympian boxer but not a champion. Fighting with this opponent is also a good fight for Casimero but not good as with Inoue, his performance does not really impress everyone.

Wait for the bookies to open. betting for Casimero as well.

[rhomelmabini]

Not really exciting to see, most of us are waiting for Casimero and Inoue bout.

Next year? I think that's a possibility just need more taunting from Casimero's side I guess. If Inoue hasn't been taunted calling him a worm I think Casimero will try harder to get on his very nerves.

But anyway, you can't underestimate olympian boxer but not a champion. Fighting with this opponent is also a good fight for Casimero but not good as with Inoue, his performance does not really impress everyone.

Though not to be taken lightly I think this will somehow like a warmup for Casimero until he fights Inoue or maybe slip it this time so he can prepare more for Casimero. Better not to lost in this or else Inoue were the one lo laugh at him or maybe change who'll be the one to taunt for him.

[Yaunfitda]

Not really exciting to see, most of us are waiting for Casimero and Inoue bout.

Yes, that is the fight that we have been waiting.

But anyway, you can't underestimate olympian boxer but not a champion. Fighting with this opponent is also a good fight for Casimero but not good as with Inoue, his performance does not really impress everyone.

Casimero doesn't have a choice, he had trained already for the Inoue fight, and he doesn't want to waste it so he might as well get a live sparring fighter in the Olympic Micah.

Wait for the bookies to open. betting for Casimero as well.

The odds won't be that attractive because Casimero will be the outstanding favorite here.

[Vaculin]

This guy is undefeated with 24 wins and 19 of that is from KO.. I think this is a dangerous fighter too due to his high KO percentage, also undefeated but this is not a monster I believe, still want Inoue against my boy Casimero .

That's a good record to boost but I checked videos of his fights and no boxer comes out with a good reputation like what Casimero has, but a boxer with that kind of record is a dangerous fighter to take easy, I hope Casimero should consider this fight not an easy fight, I also want to see the Inoue Casimero fight this has the making of a fight of the year but we'll see how both Casimero and Inoue performs in their coming fights.

Well, I didn't watch his video anymore, yeah, maybe the record was impressive but not the fighters he beat in the fight.
Casimero does not say no, this guy is a fighter, he loves challenges so it's just understandable that we fans were upset that the Inoue vs Casimero fight went off.

[acroman08]

that's unfortunate. I was looking forward to their fight.

What I don't like though is Casimero seems to be overlooking his opponent Micah and talking about a Nery or Inoue bout in the future? He should concentrate first on his opponent on line because Micah is a Olympian and no push-over hear and a live dog.

Although he is relatively unknown, but that what makes him very dangerous, just saying.

-snip

I agree, watched some videos and highlights and seeing his stats, the fighter has potential. also, an article after seeing this thread it seems that Casimero only went for Micah in order to stay in shape or in focus when his fight against Inoue finally come through. but it still doesn't mean that Casimero will be half-assing his training for Micah.

[Jating]

Not really exciting to see, most of us are waiting for Casimero and Inoue bout.

Yeah, we thought that at least Casimero and Inoue will make it before the end of the year.

But anyway, you can't underestimate olympian boxer but not a champion. Fighting with this opponent is also a good fight for Casimero but not good as with Inoue, his performance does not really impress everyone.

He shouldn't underestimate his opponent because it has also a good boxing record. But we all know what Casimero is made for, he has so much experience under his belt that not even a former Olympian can win against him. Let's do hope that they hurdle their respective opponents and then promoters set them up in a much awaited unification fight next year.

[yazher]

I'm very disappointed not seeing that fight but at least they have their own fight scheduled so that we can have some promising boxing match to follow. Now that Casimero will fight this undefeated fighter, he's experience is being tested with both physical and mental. Since Manny doesn't have a match like he has when he was young, I am now looking forward to seeing this kind of match because they are fun to watch especially when my fellow countrymen fighting for the honor of our Country.

[Saisher]

He shouldn't underestimate his opponent because it has also a good boxing record. But we all know what Casimero is made for, he has so much experience under his belt that not even a former Olympian can win against him. Let's do hope that they hurdle their respective opponents and then promoters set them up in a much awaited unification fight next year.

The Inoue Casimero is a potential fight of the year if it push through, but now we will have to wait next year for the fight to happen, provided that none between Inoue and Casimero get an upset, I strongly believe that Casimero has a better chance to hurdle his opponent although a former olympian he lacks the skills power and speed to beat Casimero, goodluck to Casimero I hope he knock out Micah.

[Natalim]

He shouldn't underestimate his opponent because it has also a good boxing record. But we all know what Casimero is made for, he has so much experience under his belt that not even a former Olympian can win against him. Let's do hope that they hurdle their respective opponents and then promoters set them up in a much awaited unification fight next year.

The Inoue Casimero is a potential fight of the year if it push through, but now we will have to wait next year for the fight to happen, provided that none between Inoue and Casimero get an upset, I strongly believe that Casimero has a better chance to hurdle his opponent although a former olympian he lacks the skills power and speed to beat Casimero, goodluck to Casimero I hope he knock out Micah.

It was a potential fight of the year but that potential was taken away by the covid-19.

It's pretty obvious that the promoter of the fight wants to make a decent profit from gate attendance which is not possible in the fight this year if held in the same venue, and that is the price they want for risking an undefeated Inuoe against a good Filipino fighter who came from an stellar win.