My Dive into Watching Joshua Cesar Franco
So, I’ve been watching boxing for ages, right? Seen loads of fighters come and go. Lately, I spent some time really digging into Joshua Cesar Franco’s fights. Not just watching highlights, but sitting down and properly going through the rounds.
It started after one of his scraps – I think it was one of the Moloney fights, maybe the messy one with the head clash, or perhaps the Ioka bout. Something about his style, or maybe just the sheer grit, made me think, “Okay, let’s really look at this guy.”
The Process – What I Actually Did
First thing, I had to track down the full fight recordings. You know how it is, sometimes you only catch bits and pieces live. I got hold of a few key ones:
- The Andrew Moloney fights (all of them, to see the progression and controversy)
- The Kazuto Ioka fights (especially the rematch)
- Maybe an earlier one to see where he came from
Then, it was just me, the screen, and hitting pause and rewind. A lot. I wasn’t trying to be some expert analyst, just wanted to see what I could pick up by really focusing.
What I Noticed
Man, the first thing that jumps out is his engine and volume sometimes. He can really let his hands go in bursts, especially on the inside. It’s not always the prettiest, you know? Kinda scrappy, gets in there and works. He doesn’t seem to have that one-punch knockout power, it’s more about wearing guys down, staying busy.
His defense is okay, but he’s definitely hittable. That’s probably why his fights often turn into real back-and-forth battles. He’s got heart, you can’t deny that. Takes shots and keeps coming.
Watching the fights back-to-back, especially the rematches, was interesting. You try to spot the adjustments, what changed from one fight to the next. Sometimes it’s obvious, other times it’s subtle stuff – foot placement, timing.
Was it Easy? Nope.
Honestly, trying to break down fights properly takes effort. Your eyes start to glaze over after a few rounds if you’re not careful. And you realize how much you miss just watching casually. Those little moments, the feints, the body shots tucked away – easy to overlook.
And dealing with the controversial bits, like that eye injury against Moloney – watching it frame-by-frame doesn’t always give you a clearer answer than the refs had ringside, you know? Just leaves you thinking about how tough the sport can be, how things can turn on a dime.
So yeah, that was my little project, just digging into one fighter’s recent history. It’s kinda cool to focus in like that sometimes. Makes you appreciate the different styles and the sheer toughness needed just to compete at that level. Franco’s career definitely has had its ups and downs, that’s for sure. Makes for compelling viewing, anyway.