RENDALL MUNROE met big fight rival Toshiaki Nishioka this weekend and said: “I’m even more confident of beating him now.” The Leicester bin man faces the daunting task when he challenges for the Japanese star’s WBC world super-bantamweight title at Tokyo’s Sumo Stadium on Sunday October 24. Munroe (21-1) and Nishioka (36-4-3) met at the WBC Night of Champions in Cardiff this weekend. And southpaw Munroe said: “We got on well and he seems a nice man, but I grew in confidence after seeing him. I’m convinced that world title is mine. “It is always tough fighting away, but once I get in a rhythm my size and strength will cause him non-stop problems.” Manager Frank Maloney broke off from his Algarve holiday to meet Nishioka and his representatives. He added: “They were very humble and pleasant people and this is one fight that will not be overshadowed by trash talk. “I have to say they are very professional people and I am sure there will be fair play when we travel. Read more: http://www.boxingnews24.com/2010/08/munroe-vs-nishioka-on-october-24/
