Naoya Inoue's schedule

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  1. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    But he wasn't.:nonono

    Yes, I predicted that Tapales would upset him, but that had no bearing on my scoring. Most in the RBR had it for Tapales as well.


     
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  2. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Yeah Tapales won a close fight, but I also agree that MJ could be the toughest fight of Inoues career coming up on the 14th.
     
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  3. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Much like building muscle after sixty, Naoya Inoue is a myth.
     
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  4. TheShellofKell

    TheShellofKell Nakatani Future P4P #1 Full Member

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    If he gets past MJ then he needs to stay away from Nakatani. Junto wrecks him.
     
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  5. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    I never liked the idea of giving fighter of the year to someone who fights only once that year, regardless of how good that win is.
    It would make it "best win of the year" award.
     
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  6. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    I think two should be the minimum to qualify, even if the second is mediocre (as long as the other is great)
     
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  7. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Yeah, I thought the original plan from earlier on in the year was for Inoue to become undisputed at 122 and then move up to 126 late this year to face Ball. Maybe it was just something they speculated could happen

    Hard to say really. I feel like Espinoza might be the top dog but Ball might have a better resume albeit he has been defending his title vs 122 pounders. I don't follow these leprechaun children weight class too closely

    Not seen Leo more than a couple of times

    Fulton is good and he has a quality resume but I feel like he's a bit overrated. That probably has a lot to do with him either losing, struggling and getting hurt, and struggling and getting hurt and arguably losing in half the fights of his I have seen

    Seen a fair few of Carrington's fight and I rate him

    Cuello I knew nothing of until his last fight. I watched the finish of that one and a brief bit of footage of one of his other fights and I was very impressed. He looks a serious puncher

    I think Espinoza, Ball, Carrington and Cuello are the toughest opponents at 126 for Inoue but I'm not sure as to the order. Espinoza with his height, range and power is a physical freak for the weight class so maybe he would be the toughest. Cuello could be a real dark horse
     
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  8. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Looks like they’re proceeding with Picasso fight for December and then Junto Nakatani next year.
     
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  9. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What did you think of Inoue dominating MJ? Surprised just how easy he made it look.
     
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  10. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    I would've preferred a Hagler vs. Mugabi type of fight, but Inoue took the smart route because MJ is much worse at following guys around the ring than trading with them. He's still pfp 3 given Crawford's performance but the win helps his resume.
     
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  11. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Felt like Inoue could have finished MJ at some point late in the fight but it was necessary for Inoue to not take any chances against a puncher like MJ. Inoue put on arguably his best defensive boxing performance to date.

    P4P Inoue is definitely #2 below Crawford.
     
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  12. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    3, behind Usyk. Quality of comp isn't there.
     
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  13. OddR

    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Inoue has won what 27 world title fights now?
     
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  14. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    26, which is still incredible.

    All but certain to become 27 when he beats Picasso. The real test will be Nakatani trying for #28 next year.
     
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  15. Flo_Raiden

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    Usyk and Inoue are interchangeable. I have no problem with Usyk being ranked higher. Inoue’s activity this year edges it for me though.
     
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