By Joe Koizumi
Photos: Naoki Fukuda
The medical examinations of the four contestants participating in the world title twinbill took place on Monday in Tokyo, Japan, and the results were as follows:
WBA/IBF world bantamweight title bout
(the final of the WBSS tournament)
Nonito Donaire (Philippines) vs. Naoya Inoue (Japan)
Height: 170.2cm/164.5cm 5’7”/5’4.7”
Reach: 174.0cm/171.0cm 68.5”/67.3”
Neck: 36.0cm/34.5cm 14.2”/13.6”
Chest: 87.0cm/89.5cm 34.2”/35.2”
WBC world bantamweight title bout
Nordine Oubaali (France) vs. Takuma Inoue (Japan)
Height: 161.4cm/164.2cm 63.5”/64.6”
Reach: 170.0cm/163.m 66.3”/64.2”
Neck: 37.0cm/35.2cm 14.6”/13.9”
Chest: 88.0cm/90.5cm 34.6”/35.6”
This show will be presented by Ohashi Promotions in association with Teiken Promotions with a live telecast by Fuji Television starting at 8 pm.
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I gotta say. I really thought that there were some findings that were going to affect the fight(s). I feel this was a bit misleading.
It is a bit misleading but normal for medical groups to ask to carry out voluntary tests. It happens a lot in ultra events and triathlons before and after the events. For example my cholestral level flatlined and my feet grew 2 sizes after a 54 mile run. Not sure what is tested with the fighters though.
Adz, I’m sure a full panel. But all this articles wanted to convey is their tale of the tape while the title made it look like the medical exam had other than normal results. I’m just a little “other” hurt that they got me to click, I’ll get over it.
General health examinations are common in this case. In the photos, the physician (examiner) is auscultating breath sounds for possible wheezes, rhonchi, rales, or stridor. These particular breathing sounds could indicate asthma (type of COPD), acute infection, or even early heart disease. Yes, fluid in the lungs can be a sign of left-sided heart failure which could be congenital or brought on by a form of abuse. The oral exam in the photo would be important to rule out cracked/loose teeth, swollen tongue (ie., allergy), or any prominent changes in the tonsil / adenoid area that may affect breathing in a match. How do I know all this? My bills are paid by working in the healthcare field. Hope you enjoyed your medical minute update!
the only way inoue is -900 is because this fight is in Japan and donaire is 36 years old but vegas never puts talent infront of the scorecards!!