Naoya Inoue vs Marlon Tapales is set for December 26th

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  1. box33

    box33 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I like him as well, he's hardworking & humble l I hope he gets a good purse for this one too.
     
    box33, Oct 12, 2023
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  2. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Yes
     
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    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    He should book a date with Nery already, because Tapales has zero chance.
     
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  4. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich A lot of people have pools Full Member

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    Being undisputed comes first.
     
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  5. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Awesome good to see two champions believing in themselves and just getting the fight made and none of this BS prima donna delaying tactics or lengthy drawn out negotiations which lasts for months if not years.

    Inoue has to be the clear favourite, his speed and footwork I think will be the difference. But Tapales did beat Akhmadaliev and has a tricky, awkward southpaw style, with the lean back and counter move he does. Plus since Tapales has moved up too 122, he's seemed to have found his power, stopping 6 of the 7 guys he's beaten, so Inoue can't be complacent.

    But in the end if Inoue shows up, I would be surprised if it goes beyond 5 rounds.
     
    Brighton bomber, Oct 12, 2023
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  6. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Inoue spoiling us.
     
    Rollin, Oct 13, 2023
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  7. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No southpaw has gone past 3 vs. Monsta and that includes flyweight legend Narvaez, gone in 4 minutes, and Olympian former champ Payano, gone under 1.

    Most fighters avoid southpaws cause it's also fighting muscle memory and takes a few rounds to get adjusted. But southpaw killers are dialed in from the get go and actually surprise lefties who are accustomed to such adjustment period and themselves need to compensate for their mirrored setup, usually leaving deficiencies on stance, side steps and such. Inoue might as well step on Tapales' right foot 30 seconds in and play the Gojira theme on his phone a minute later.
     
    BigBone, Oct 13, 2023
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  8. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Actually in America or just broadcast? I really don't recall this

    They would but it would never hurt.
     
    northpaw, Oct 16, 2023
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  9. Diagoras

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    He fought 3X in US & once in Scotland (Glasgow against Emmanuel Rodriguez)

    Against Nieves in Carson (debut), Jason Moloney, & Michael Dasmarinas in Vegas
     
    Diagoras, Oct 16, 2023
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  10. MagicE

    MagicE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Boxing on Boxing Day! Finally!!!
     
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  11. The G-Man

    The G-Man I'm more of a vet. banned Full Member

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    Yeah in America.
    Nieves on HBO in Cali.
     
    The G-Man, Oct 16, 2023
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  12. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Apparently he's fought here 3 times and I really had no clue. The fight in 2017 he wasn't on my radar yet so I get it, but I remember the Maloney fight :confused:
     
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