[Boxing] Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue | WBC & WBO 122 lbs bout | July 25 - page 57.

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Quote from: Hypnosis00 on January 28, 2023, 09:11:04 AM

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On the contrary, I think Inoue has face a lot of great boxers, so not sure what Fulton can offer in this fight that Inoue hasn't seen in my opinion. No doubt that Fulton is good, but the power of Inoue will be too much for him specially that Inoue will added 4 pounds in his frame.

It might be the Fulton be the bigger guy if this is his weight, but Inoue's combination of power and speed will give anyone a problem here.

I wanted to see Fulton vs Figueroa 2 as well because the fight one is really close.

Fulton will regret this fight, none of his opponents of Inoue in the past has not gone down because of his power, so I don't think Fulton will be an exception, especially since Inoue is making his debut in the super bantamweight division, he will make sure that he will again have an impressive win.

Remember this is a heavier-weight category, it is possible that Fulton has high resistance on the powerful punches of Inoue so we can't be sure that Fultonn will regret fighting Inoue for the title defence. Besides, I believe the fight was sanctioned by the governing body so Fulton can do nothing but agree with the fight deals. Besides, if ever Fulton wins the match, I am sure it will be a huge accomplishment on his side since Inoue also known as a monster is well respected for his punching power. If Fulton can be able to last until the last round and manage to win the fight then that would be another boxing upset story.

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Quote from: Hypnosis00 on January 28, 2023, 09:11:04 AM

Fulton will regret this fight, none of his opponents of Inoue in the past has not gone down because of his power, so I don't think Fulton will be an exception, especially since Inoue is making his debut in the super bantamweight division, he will make sure that he will again have an impressive win.

But if Fulton didn't accept this title defense against Inoue, then it will leave a question on his reputation that he's afraid of facing the Japanese boxer.

He originally set for a rematch with Brandon Figueroa, but in a different weight class, and it's already set for February 26. But instead, he negotiated with Naoya Inoue and Figueroa might face instead the former WBC Featherweight Champion, Mark Magsayo.

Good to see that Fulton decided to stay at 122 lbs and Naoya Inoue itself claimed that Fulton is so far the biggest challenge in his career.

To be fair with Stephen Fulton though he has plans to move up to 126 lbs already, but when Inoue says that he will move up to 122 lbs, then their names would have to cross path first because obviously, Fulton is the champion in this division and so he has to defend it against the Monster.

So not that he is afraid of what, but as a champion he has this duty to face anyone, be it might be the Inoue who is making a jump.

We should give credit to him for staying and defending it even though we know that it is going to be a very difficult fight for him.

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Can't really make sure about that as we know that Fulton got some pride as well because he managed to possess two of the 4 belts, WBC and WBO. Besides, I'm more than inclined that he is quite confident enough to fight with Inoue without any worries because he hasn't yet fought someone or any boxer that comes near with Inoue's league. So, this time, it's his turn to taste a punch from a true monster and it will surely be fun watching these two clashing.

Even prior to Naoya Inoue becoming the undisputed bantamweight champion, Stephen Fulton already express his interest that once Inoue finally moved up, he wants a clash against being called the Japanese monster. Actually, Fulton is set to move up at 126 lbs but maybe wants to taste how's the feeling of fighting against the hype Inoue and how strong he really is.

About the odds discussion, oddsmakers favor Inoue as the Favorite to win this match.

This is the first time that Fulton is being an underdog in his professional match.

Naoya Inoue Sizable Favorite in Stephen Fulton Bout

Oh yeah? But somehow, I'm already expecting the scenario that the sports bookies will list Naoya Inoue as the favorite here against the 2-belt champion, Stephen Fulton. And it seems that the Japanese monster is even listed as a heavy favorite because I imagine that even if Inoue will be the favorite, their odds won't have some huge gap but I'm wrong. These bookies won't really give the bettors some advantage even if this is a 1st time for Inoue in the super-bantam Grin

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Quote from: Hypnosis00 on January 28, 2023, 09:11:04 AM

Fulton will regret this fight, none of his opponents of Inoue in the past has not gone down because of his power, so I don't think Fulton will be an exception, especially since Inoue is making his debut in the super bantamweight division, he will make sure that he will again have an impressive win.

But if Fulton didn't accept this title defense against Inoue, then it will leave a question on his reputation that he's afraid of facing the Japanese boxer.

He originally set for a rematch with Brandon Figueroa, but in a different weight class, and it's already set for February 26. But instead, he negotiated with Naoya Inoue and Figueroa might face instead the former WBC Featherweight Champion, Mark Magsayo.

Good to see that Fulton decided to stay at 122 lbs and Naoya Inoue itself claimed that Fulton is so far the biggest challenge in his career.

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Quote from: freedomgo on January 28, 2023, 11:24:56 AM

Can't really make sure about that as we know that Fulton got some pride as well because he managed to possess two of the 4 belts, WBC and WBO. Besides, I'm more than inclined that he is quite confident enough to fight with Inoue without any worries because he hasn't yet fought someone or any boxer that comes near with Inoue's league. So, this time, it's his turn to taste a punch from a true monster and it will surely be fun watching these two clashing.

Even prior to Naoya Inoue becoming the undisputed bantamweight champion, Stephen Fulton already express his interest that once Inoue finally moved up, he wants a clash against being called the Japanese monster. Actually, Fulton is set to move up at 126 lbs but maybe wants to taste how's the feeling of fighting against the hype Inoue and how strong he really is.

About the odds discussion, oddsmakers favor Inoue as the Favorite to win this match.

This is the first time that Fulton is being an underdog in his professional match.

Naoya Inoue Sizable Favorite in Stephen Fulton Bout

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On the contrary, I think Inoue has face a lot of great boxers, so not sure what Fulton can offer in this fight that Inoue hasn't seen in my opinion. No doubt that Fulton is good, but the power of Inoue will be too much for him specially that Inoue will added 4 pounds in his frame.

It might be the Fulton be the bigger guy if this is his weight, but Inoue's combination of power and speed will give anyone a problem here.

I wanted to see Fulton vs Figueroa 2 as well because the fight one is really close.

Fulton will regret this fight, none of his opponents of Inoue in the past has not gone down because of his power, so I don't think Fulton will be an exception, especially since Inoue is making his debut in the super bantamweight division, he will make sure that he will again have an impressive win.

For now we will say that he is not regretting, just like what Butler says prior to the fight. But after the fight it was a different tune for Butler as he admitted that Inoue's punches are hard.

So probably the same case with Stephen in the beginning, but when the time comes that they are the only 2 standing in the ring and they began exchanging punches, then maybe at the back of his mind he will says that he sign his death wish for fighter a boxer with Inoue's power.

Can't really make sure about that as we know that Fulton got some pride as well because he managed to possess two of the 4 belts, WBC and WBO. Besides, I'm more than inclined that he is quite confident enough to fight with Inoue without any worries because he hasn't yet fought someone or any boxer that comes near with Inoue's league. So, this time, it's his turn to taste a punch from a true monster and it will surely be fun watching these two clashing.

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Quote from: Hypnosis00 on January 28, 2023, 09:11:04 AM

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On the contrary, I think Inoue has face a lot of great boxers, so not sure what Fulton can offer in this fight that Inoue hasn't seen in my opinion. No doubt that Fulton is good, but the power of Inoue will be too much for him specially that Inoue will added 4 pounds in his frame.

It might be the Fulton be the bigger guy if this is his weight, but Inoue's combination of power and speed will give anyone a problem here.

I wanted to see Fulton vs Figueroa 2 as well because the fight one is really close.

Fulton will regret this fight, none of his opponents of Inoue in the past has not gone down because of his power, so I don't think Fulton will be an exception, especially since Inoue is making his debut in the super bantamweight division, he will make sure that he will again have an impressive win.

For now we will say that he is not regretting, just like what Butler says prior to the fight. But after the fight it was a different tune for Butler as he admitted that Inoue's punches are hard.

So probably the same case with Stephen in the beginning, but when the time comes that they are the only 2 standing in the ring and they began exchanging punches, then maybe at the back of his mind he will says that he sign his death wish for fighter a boxer with Inoue's power.

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Alright! Hopefully, Fulton is committed to the challenge and is willing to travel to Japan. And I am also hoping that Fulton put this matter into his own hands and stops Al Haymon of PBC from deciding what to happen next to his career. Earlier, it was announced by the WBC to let Fulton and Figueroa do a rematch at 126 for the vacant WBC or the interim belt depending on the outcome of current 126 WBC champion Rey Vargas who's also moving up to 130 for the vacant 130 WBC belt. If Vargas losses at 130 then he can remain as champion at 126 and face the interim champ. I wonder what will be the reaction of Al Haymon after the arrangements earlier will be canceled due to Fulton's willingness to give Inoue (a rival Top Rank fighter) a shot at his 2 belts.

Gonna be hard for Fulton though, unless he separate from Al Haymon, but in any case, if he agrees to fight Inoue in Japan it could have been with the blessings of PBC already? or it is they just agreed in principles and then anytime Fulton can says no and go up to 126 lbs?

And I'm not aware that the rematch with Figueroa will happen in 126 lbs? it should be in 122 lbs since that is their first fight?

Anyhow, let's see how it goes for Fulton and Inoue here, hopefully the fight can happen as schedule around April-May in Japan.

Inoue and Fulton only agreed to face each other but there are no signed contracts yet. Most likely Fulton is now trying to get the approval of Al Haymon to travel to Japan and defend his 2 belts against a fighter coming from a rival company. Let's just hope that Fulton grows some balls and sticks to his words that he can beat Inoue. If he moves up to 126, I believe he will be stripped of his WBO belt at 122 since Inoue is now mandatory.

Fulton and Figueroa fought each other in order to unify the WBC and WBO belts at 122. The fight deserved a rematch because it was very close. After the defeat, Figueroa went up to featherweight and since Fulton is a reigning 2-belt champion, the WBC presented them an opportunity to rematch at 126 for its belt.

If it's mandatory he needs to defend the title against Inoue, Inoue's promotion I'm sure will give in to Fulton's demands because he is beatable and they want to make Inoue champion again, no boxer in the super bantamweight can match up with Inoue's speed and power, I think Inoue is more comfortable fighting in this division because he will just add few weights, but Fulton will give him a good fight compared to fighters Inoue fought in the past.

On the contrary, I think Inoue has face a lot of great boxers, so not sure what Fulton can offer in this fight that Inoue hasn't seen in my opinion. No doubt that Fulton is good, but the power of Inoue will be too much for him specially that Inoue will added 4 pounds in his frame.

It might be the Fulton be the bigger guy if this is his weight, but Inoue's combination of power and speed will give anyone a problem here.

I wanted to see Fulton vs Figueroa 2 as well because the fight one is really close.

Fulton still a champion and lot to offer on this fight, Inoue camp cannot take it easy since Fulton can destroy them. Although he's bit slow for Inoue but he is a good counter puncher that makes him a not easy opponent so Inoue should prepare unto this fight so that he can get a good finish just like what he did to other great boxer and latest which is Donaire where he win via TKO. I'm more interested with Inoue vs Fulton than Fulton Vs Figueroa since for sure this is more exciting match up.

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Quote from: btc_angela on January 28, 2023, 08:49:29 AM

On the contrary, I think Inoue has face a lot of great boxers, so not sure what Fulton can offer in this fight that Inoue hasn't seen in my opinion. No doubt that Fulton is good, but the power of Inoue will be too much for him specially that Inoue will added 4 pounds in his frame.

It might be the Fulton be the bigger guy if this is his weight, but Inoue's combination of power and speed will give anyone a problem here.

I wanted to see Fulton vs Figueroa 2 as well because the fight one is really close.

Fulton will regret this fight, none of his opponents of Inoue in the past has not gone down because of his power, so I don't think Fulton will be an exception, especially since Inoue is making his debut in the super bantamweight division, he will make sure that he will again have an impressive win.

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Alright! Hopefully, Fulton is committed to the challenge and is willing to travel to Japan. And I am also hoping that Fulton put this matter into his own hands and stops Al Haymon of PBC from deciding what to happen next to his career. Earlier, it was announced by the WBC to let Fulton and Figueroa do a rematch at 126 for the vacant WBC or the interim belt depending on the outcome of current 126 WBC champion Rey Vargas who's also moving up to 130 for the vacant 130 WBC belt. If Vargas losses at 130 then he can remain as champion at 126 and face the interim champ. I wonder what will be the reaction of Al Haymon after the arrangements earlier will be canceled due to Fulton's willingness to give Inoue (a rival Top Rank fighter) a shot at his 2 belts.

Gonna be hard for Fulton though, unless he separate from Al Haymon, but in any case, if he agrees to fight Inoue in Japan it could have been with the blessings of PBC already? or it is they just agreed in principles and then anytime Fulton can says no and go up to 126 lbs?

And I'm not aware that the rematch with Figueroa will happen in 126 lbs? it should be in 122 lbs since that is their first fight?

Anyhow, let's see how it goes for Fulton and Inoue here, hopefully the fight can happen as schedule around April-May in Japan.

Inoue and Fulton only agreed to face each other but there are no signed contracts yet. Most likely Fulton is now trying to get the approval of Al Haymon to travel to Japan and defend his 2 belts against a fighter coming from a rival company. Let's just hope that Fulton grows some balls and sticks to his words that he can beat Inoue. If he moves up to 126, I believe he will be stripped of his WBO belt at 122 since Inoue is now mandatory.

Fulton and Figueroa fought each other in order to unify the WBC and WBO belts at 122. The fight deserved a rematch because it was very close. After the defeat, Figueroa went up to featherweight and since Fulton is a reigning 2-belt champion, the WBC presented them an opportunity to rematch at 126 for its belt.

If it's mandatory he needs to defend the title against Inoue, Inoue's promotion I'm sure will give in to Fulton's demands because he is beatable and they want to make Inoue champion again, no boxer in the super bantamweight can match up with Inoue's speed and power, I think Inoue is more comfortable fighting in this division because he will just add few weights, but Fulton will give him a good fight compared to fighters Inoue fought in the past.

On the contrary, I think Inoue has face a lot of great boxers, so not sure what Fulton can offer in this fight that Inoue hasn't seen in my opinion. No doubt that Fulton is good, but the power of Inoue will be too much for him specially that Inoue will added 4 pounds in his frame.

It might be the Fulton be the bigger guy if this is his weight, but Inoue's combination of power and speed will give anyone a problem here.

I wanted to see Fulton vs Figueroa 2 as well because the fight one is really close.

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Inoue had dominated the bantamweight division and as a champion into that particular area then its impossible for a boxer who wouldnt tend to climb up on the ladders and would really be tending to go one step higher at a time.It would neither be mandated or some selection but there's no other way that he could go but into this one which leaving to take some decisions whether on taking it or not.Thing here is that they do
rush up on going with Fulton and this is a different weight category which it seems that they are really that too much confident about Inoue's fighting prowess.

Agree. Inoue has a good portfolio entering the Super Bantamweight and it's quite a waste of opportunity or chance if he will face a boxer at this weight class with no hold title. Inoue against a champion is already a good treat to us boxing fans and there's no other boxer aside from the 122lbs that is a good match to Inoue.

If Fulton will able to beat Inoue, that's a great achievement for him, and expect a big break for him. After Inoue, Fulton can take the other champion then finally he can move up to 126lbs and try to dominate that weight class. He is qualified in the Featherweight division after all.

Both fighters will have a good break if they beat one another, If Inoue will win he can again unify all the belts from this division, while at the other hand, if Fulton will win he might be getting more exposure and a chance to move up.

Champion vs champion. The recognition will be high and the expectation is really something that the fans
will look upon when the fight takes place.

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Quote from: Fatunad on January 27, 2023, 07:52:45 PM

Inoue had dominated the bantamweight division and as a champion into that particular area then its impossible for a boxer who wouldnt tend to climb up on the ladders and would really be tending to go one step higher at a time.It would neither be mandated or some selection but there's no other way that he could go but into this one which leaving to take some decisions whether on taking it or not.Thing here is that they do
rush up on going with Fulton and this is a different weight category which it seems that they are really that too much confident about Inoue's fighting prowess.

Agree. Inoue has a good portfolio entering the Super Bantamweight and it's quite a waste of opportunity or chance if he will face a boxer at this weight class with no hold title. Inoue against a champion is already a good treat to us boxing fans and there's no other boxer aside from the 122lbs that is a good match to Inoue.

If Fulton will able to beat Inoue, that's a great achievement for him, and expect a big break for him. After Inoue, Fulton can take the other champion then finally he can move up to 126lbs and try to dominate that weight class. He is qualified in the Featherweight division after all.

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Alright! Hopefully, Fulton is committed to the challenge and is willing to travel to Japan. And I am also hoping that Fulton put this matter into his own hands and stops Al Haymon of PBC from deciding what to happen next to his career. Earlier, it was announced by the WBC to let Fulton and Figueroa do a rematch at 126 for the vacant WBC or the interim belt depending on the outcome of current 126 WBC champion Rey Vargas who's also moving up to 130 for the vacant 130 WBC belt. If Vargas losses at 130 then he can remain as champion at 126 and face the interim champ. I wonder what will be the reaction of Al Haymon after the arrangements earlier will be canceled due to Fulton's willingness to give Inoue (a rival Top Rank fighter) a shot at his 2 belts.

Gonna be hard for Fulton though, unless he separate from Al Haymon, but in any case, if he agrees to fight Inoue in Japan it could have been with the blessings of PBC already? or it is they just agreed in principles and then anytime Fulton can says no and go up to 126 lbs?

And I'm not aware that the rematch with Figueroa will happen in 126 lbs? it should be in 122 lbs since that is their first fight?

Anyhow, let's see how it goes for Fulton and Inoue here, hopefully the fight can happen as schedule around April-May in Japan.

Inoue and Fulton only agreed to face each other but there are no signed contracts yet. Most likely Fulton is now trying to get the approval of Al Haymon to travel to Japan and defend his 2 belts against a fighter coming from a rival company. Let's just hope that Fulton grows some balls and sticks to his words that he can beat Inoue. If he moves up to 126, I believe he will be stripped of his WBO belt at 122 since Inoue is now mandatory.

Fulton and Figueroa fought each other in order to unify the WBC and WBO belts at 122. The fight deserved a rematch because it was very close. After the defeat, Figueroa went up to featherweight and since Fulton is a reigning 2-belt champion, the WBC presented them an opportunity to rematch at 126 for its belt.

If it's mandatory he needs to defend the title against Inoue, Inoue's promotion I'm sure will give in to Fulton's demands because he is beatable and they want to make Inoue champion again, no boxer in the super bantamweight can match up with Inoue's speed and power, I think Inoue is more comfortable fighting in this division because he will just add few weights, but Fulton will give him a good fight compared to fighters Inoue fought in the past.

Inoue had dominated the bantamweight division and as a champion into that particular area then its impossible for a boxer who wouldnt tend to climb up on the ladders and would really be tending to go one step higher at a time.It would neither be mandated or some selection but there's no other way that he could go but into this one which leaving to take some decisions whether on taking it or not.Thing here is that they do
rush up on going with Fulton and this is a different weight category which it seems that they are really that too much confident about Inoue's fighting prowess.

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Alright! Hopefully, Fulton is committed to the challenge and is willing to travel to Japan. And I am also hoping that Fulton put this matter into his own hands and stops Al Haymon of PBC from deciding what to happen next to his career. Earlier, it was announced by the WBC to let Fulton and Figueroa do a rematch at 126 for the vacant WBC or the interim belt depending on the outcome of current 126 WBC champion Rey Vargas who's also moving up to 130 for the vacant 130 WBC belt. If Vargas losses at 130 then he can remain as champion at 126 and face the interim champ. I wonder what will be the reaction of Al Haymon after the arrangements earlier will be canceled due to Fulton's willingness to give Inoue (a rival Top Rank fighter) a shot at his 2 belts.

Gonna be hard for Fulton though, unless he separate from Al Haymon, but in any case, if he agrees to fight Inoue in Japan it could have been with the blessings of PBC already? or it is they just agreed in principles and then anytime Fulton can says no and go up to 126 lbs?

And I'm not aware that the rematch with Figueroa will happen in 126 lbs? it should be in 122 lbs since that is their first fight?

Anyhow, let's see how it goes for Fulton and Inoue here, hopefully the fight can happen as schedule around April-May in Japan.

Inoue and Fulton only agreed to face each other but there are no signed contracts yet. Most likely Fulton is now trying to get the approval of Al Haymon to travel to Japan and defend his 2 belts against a fighter coming from a rival company. Let's just hope that Fulton grows some balls and sticks to his words that he can beat Inoue. If he moves up to 126, I believe he will be stripped of his WBO belt at 122 since Inoue is now mandatory.

Fulton and Figueroa fought each other in order to unify the WBC and WBO belts at 122. The fight deserved a rematch because it was very close. After the defeat, Figueroa went up to featherweight and since Fulton is a reigning 2-belt champion, the WBC presented them an opportunity to rematch at 126 for its belt.

If it's mandatory he needs to defend the title against Inoue, Inoue's promotion I'm sure will give in to Fulton's demands because he is beatable and they want to make Inoue champion again, no boxer in the super bantamweight can match up with Inoue's speed and power, I think Inoue is more comfortable fighting in this division because he will just add few weights, but Fulton will give him a good fight compared to fighters Inoue fought in the past.

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Quote from: Baofeng on January 27, 2023, 06:33:14 PM

Probably there is really huge money in having this fight in Japan, I mean just look at Floyd though, he loves fighting in Japan every December and it's because the Japanese are willing to pay big bucks. So what more if it is their local hero, Naoya Inoue fighting there, so this is going to be huge and it's going to be held again at their famous Saitama Super Arena.

Not probably but there's really huge money in Japan in terms of boxing.

Others say that Inoue is afraid to fight outside Japan and he should fight out of his comfort zone to truly achieve being a so-called monster but these people didn't realize that it's not the main case here but it's really a box office as always when Inoue is fighting at his home country and promoters will surely be happy with the expected revenue they can get. Just imagined how much money will be earned here in this fight.

Boxing currently is not just about legacy but also a business. While Inoue is making his legacy, his promoter will surely take advantage of it. The same goes on the side of Stephen Fulton.

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Can't believe Inoue's promoter, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum allow one of his favorite cash cows to go directly facing one of the Super Bantamweight Champions after moving up and won't do some test first facing other boxers here at a lower rank. Maybe they consider Fulton as not really a threat to Inoue so no more testing the environment but facing directly the champion.

Because Bob Arum believed that Inoue can beat Fulton in the super bantamweight. Not saying that Fulton is a weak champion, but Arum knows that Inoue has the advantage in this fight. Fulton has been saying that he wants to move up to 126 lbs, perhaps he has issues with his weight already. If that is the case then he might have a problem with against Inoue.

I watched the video highlights that you shared and just by looking at that fight, I think I will agree with what you said that Inoue has the capability to defeat Fulton.

A 21-0-0 with 8 KO's for Stephen Fulton and 24-0-0 with 21 KO's for Inoue. That knockout rate is something that we need to look out for. Most of Fulton's wins are coming from decisions while Inoue's coming from Knockout. Like you, I don't also look Fulton as a weak champion, but I believe Inoue can defeat this champ.

Quote from: freedomgo on January 26, 2023, 03:34:46 PM

Is this bout already inked? Because I'm not seeing any news that both camps have already reached a deal and decide to make the fight happen in Saitama, Japan where their profits will be maximized and both camps will surely benefit from it. If so, I will be surprised that Al Haymon didn't even try to react as that's what I am expecting from him right from the start because Fulton is with PBC.

Did a quick research and I guess it's happening on the 7th of June at 5 AM ET and 2 AM PT at Saitama Super Areana in Saitama, Japan.

Yes, mate there is a issue with Fulton's power and I think Inoue's chin can hold again his "power", but the question is, can Fulton chin not going to crack from Inoue's straight jab or at least his face not being disfigured by Inoue?

Probably there is really huge money in having this fight in Japan, I mean just look at Floyd though, he loves fighting in Japan every December and it's because the Japanese are willing to pay big bucks. So what more if it is their local hero, Naoya Inoue fighting there, so this is going to be huge and it's going to be held again at their famous Saitama Super Arena.

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I like the fact Inoue is setting himself for bigger things than just dominating his division, on the whole history of boxing not many boxers have become undisputed champions at two different weight divisions and it is obvious this is what Inoue is going to try to do, and while becoming an undisputed is without a doubt a testament to his skill, if he could do this on a second division this will make him a legend fans will always remember fondly.

For any boxer then pretty sure that most of them would really be having that kind of target or pursuing a career on holding up different belts for different weight divisions and this is where Inoue is really trying to pursue

on and of course he would really be starting up to climb up the ladder on which Inoue is been trying out and lets see that he would be able to cope it out and dominate this current weight class that he's tending to touch up.It is really just that it is that too fast on dealing with Fulton? Im not really that have doubts on Inoue's capability but pretty much sure that this wont really be a walk in a park
type of fight that he would be facing on.

And this is what will make this fight with Fulton very interesting, in the last fight of Inoue against Butler there was not really any mystery, we knew he was going to win and become the undisputed, it was just a matter of when he will win and how dominant he will be, but even if I still think Inoue can beat Fulton at least there are more variables which are going to make this fight interesting to watch and which could give Inoue some difficulties.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on January 26, 2023, 07:35:35 PM

Quote from: freedomgo on January 26, 2023, 03:34:46 PM

Is this bout already inked? Because I'm not seeing any news that both camps have already reached a deal and decide to make the fight happen in Saitama, Japan where their profits will be maximized and both camps will surely benefit from it. If so, I will be surprised that Al Haymon didn't even try to react as that's what I am expecting from him right from the start because Fulton is with PBC.

No, I don't think it's in the paper just yet but the source of the said agreement came from a reliable reporter on ESPN Mike Coppinger so I doubt this will be changed. No date set yet but the venue will be most likely in Japan and like you said it's a good thing to maximize the profits.
As for Al Haymon, well Mayweather said he is "the ghost" so maybe he is ghosting this one. Cheesy

Although Naoya Inoue might become the favorite here, the Twitter trend seems to be equal in fanbase as half of the boxing fans are also on Fulton's side.
It's a long wait, let's see what will come up in the next few months.

And let's hope that Al Haymon won't be infesting this fight as well and give the fans some few more reasons to be discourage to the whole PBC stable. Just like the Crawford-Spence fight, we also thought that the deal was smooth in the first couple of months and they are just waiting for the signing of contract but, an unexpected tragedy happened wherein the fight hasn't materialized opposite to what we thought.

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Quote from: Baofeng on January 20, 2023, 03:00:10 PM

Yes, I posted this fight here.

Quote from: chaser15 on January 20, 2023, 01:37:47 PM

Can't believe Inoue's promoter, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum allow one of his favorite cash cows to go directly facing one of the Super Bantamweight Champions after moving up and won't do some test first facing other boxers here at a lower rank. Maybe they consider Fulton as not really a threat to Inoue so no more testing the environment but facing directly the champion.

Because Bob Arum believed that Inoue can beat Fulton in the super bantamweight. Not saying that Fulton is a weak champion, but Arum knows that Inoue has the advantage in this fight. Fulton has been saying that he wants to move up to 126 lbs, perhaps he has issues with his weight already. If that is the case then he might have a problem with against Inoue.

I watched the video highlights that you shared and just by looking at that fight, I think I will agree with what you said that Inoue has the capability to defeat Fulton.

A 21-0-0 with 8 KO's for Stephen Fulton and 24-0-0 with 21 KO's for Inoue. That knockout rate is something that we need to look out for. Most of Fulton's wins are coming from decisions while Inoue's coming from Knockout. Like you, I don't also look Fulton as a weak champion, but I believe Inoue can defeat this champ.

Quote from: freedomgo on January 26, 2023, 03:34:46 PM

Is this bout already inked? Because I'm not seeing any news that both camps have already reached a deal and decide to make the fight happen in Saitama, Japan where their profits will be maximized and both camps will surely benefit from it. If so, I will be surprised that Al Haymon didn't even try to react as that's what I am expecting from him right from the start because Fulton is with PBC.

Did a quick research and I guess it's happening on the 7th of June at 5 AM ET and 2 AM PT at Saitama Super Areana in Saitama, Japan.

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Quote from: Japinat on January 26, 2023, 02:51:11 PM

To sum up, it's not yet sure whether this fight would really materialize or not as the history of PBC and Top Rank isn't that good. We already saw how unfair Al Haymon is and it seems that the governing bodies are on his payroll as it shows that he's got influence upon them, so maybe this fight will be with PBC's terms as they are on the A-side. Not really that sure that Al will just give his blessing easily without any conditions.

Almost close to being official and this will be the fight that will be considered the smoothest deal that happened between PBC and Top Rank.

I read an article somewhere that both promotional companies will push that fight instead of Fulton having a rematch with Brandon Figueroa.

Seems that Figueroa will fight instead at 126 lbs so there's no other good fight left for Fulton but to either; take on Inoue, have a unification with Murodjon Akhmadaliev, or moved up weight to Featherweight and vacate his Super-bantamweight title.

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