While Inoue, he was really dominating the division he has won being a unified champion, now he move up and will be threatening the champion to take their belts.
It's worth noting that Stephen Fulton is also planning to move up to 126 lbs even prior to this negotiation with Naoya Inoue. Actually, not just a plan for him but Fulton already taking steps to reach and maintain that weight. I do hope that it won't affect his training to keep shape at 122 lbs even already doing training courses to fully shape at 126 lbs.
Even a pound inch or two is struggling to do and can affect the boxer's performance a day before the fight. Although I believed that the several months left before Fulton face Inoue is enough to get physically fit again at 122 lbs. He's a champion after all.
Yeah, he is supposed to fight Fulton in a rematch but it's 126 lbs division.
But it's as total change of heart from Fulton himself, he wanted to test Inoue and probably there are more money offered to him in this fight that's why he elected to defend his belt (maybe for the last time).
So in any case, we should give credit to Fulton for stepping up and not going into full featherweight class. He might have hard time making 122 lbs, but with the help of his team and a good nutritionist, he could make the weight safe.
I'm more with the money that he can gain fighting Inoue. He's ready to move up, but he chose to stay and try defending his title against
Inoue, it's really interesting to see if how both champs will take pride in these fights.
More on how preparation will be for both Inoue and Fulton, fans will surely enjoy watching both fighters as it's another remarkable
fight this year.
Yes, the experience and the money that goes fighting Inoue in his hometown. And maybe his pride as well to test himself against the best that's why he can't get away from this opportunity to fight. As compare to his rematch with Figueroa who he has beaten already, although this time it will be on the contested weight of 126.
So it make sense for Stephen Fulton to just go with Inoue, even if he is the big underdog, at least he will have his time and see if he can pull the biggest upset in this division if ever he can break Inoue.
Well, many speculations about this fight are generated out of nowhere, of course this is why Inoure has been an impeccable boxer, I cannot deny that I like the attitude he has and above all what he can achieve in his fights, he is a boxer who He only speaks what is necessary, he does not offend anyone or idolize himself as many do, so this is something that at least I like, and also the other boxers, no matter how seekers, repeat it and that is something that is very Diff'ciil to achieve in this sport, in my personal opinion based on Inoue's coach and his way of seeing things, I would like him to win.
This is a big fight for Inoue, and we can assure he will not underestimate Fulton, and he will also assure us an entertaining fight if Fulton will dance with him well in the ring.
In fairness to Naoya Inoue, no such behavior on him taking his fights lightly.
He never underestimates his opponents and in fact, his Knock Out rate is proof that he is serious in his fights regardless of the status of his opponents. Chasing more titles, Inoue is surely the most aggressive fighter here compare to Fulton that has already had several plans in line prior to Inoue moving up so he decided to change plans and choose to fight Inoue first.
Inoue also mentioned in an interview that Fulton so far is the biggest challenge in his career therefore expect the Japanese monster to go all-out on this match.
I would, Inoue will surely make sure he'll be very aggressive and win a KO, so it's very important that Fulton is prepared for that as I have a feeling that this fight will not go to distance. Inoue will have a championship fight, he is not new to this kind of situation, and he still is the better fighter compared to Fulton, so fans are cheering for him to win.
I know that many are Inoue's fans, and of course some talk about a possible Knockout, although I say something, if Inoue makes that knockout it would be total madness! because he would be consecrating himself as one of the boxers with the best reputation and that is something that everyone wants, from then on I am sure they will look for him a lot to challenge him, but as he is, I think he can do it, I don't think a category defines him. what a boxer is, I think a boxer fights in the same way being in another category because he simply adjusts to the way and weight that corresponds to him, so I think he won't have any problems.
I can't help but laugh because I share the same sentiment that if you are seeing Inoue for the first time, you will have that impression that this man might not last eight straight rounds in the ring especially if it's a toe-to-toe fight because he's body built is somehow different. But when the fight starts, you will notice that his punches are so packed like he's having Beterbiev's power inserted in his small body.
