Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani prediction thread

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Naoya Inoue or Junto Nakatani ?

  1. Naoya Inoue

    51 vote(s)
    91.1%

  2. Junto Nakatani

    5 vote(s)
    8.9%
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  1. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    Inoue KO8
     
    Oddone, Apr 28, 2026
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  2. Ken Ashcroft

    Ken Ashcroft Boxing Addict Full Member

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    2 times, huh?

    Saying multiple times makes it sound more dramatic than if you say a couple or a few though I suppose multiple times could also simply mean more than once.
     
    Ken Ashcroft, Apr 28, 2026
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  3. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Inoue on points, more experience down the stretch.
     
    Devon, Apr 29, 2026
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  4. MetalLicker

    MetalLicker I Am Full Member

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    People should not underestimate Nakatani in this fight.

    He's rangy, he's a southpaw and he has a lot of power in both hands. His last fight, a new weigh class debut against a tough fighter gave the perception of him being less capable, but he's a very dangerous fighter.

    Inoue better watch out for Nakatani's left hand because if he gets hit by it flush, it could knock him out. Nakatani's defense is not as good as Inoue, but he's going to tightening it up for this fight. He's going to be cautious and he's going to use his range a bit more instead of getting reckless. If Nakatani keeps the fight at range, he's going to try to set up the left hook as Inoue comes in.

    The odds are a bit wide for this fight, but I think it's more like -200 for Inoue. I have him as the favorite to win, but don't be surprised if Nakatani shocks the boxing world with a left hook KO win.

    I'm expecting a great tactical fight with dangerous moments for both.
     
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    MetalLicker, Apr 29, 2026
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  5. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Was just rewatching Nakatani vs Nishida and it had me thinking if we might see something like that from Nakatani. Nakatani looked like a wrecking ball with that aggression. This fight will definitely bring the best out of both fighters I think.
     
    Flo_Raiden, Apr 29, 2026
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  6. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nakatani has absolutely no chance and he's getting cut down like a Sequoia tree. I don't care if he's a tough rangy southpaw and Inoue has gotten dropped twice by southpaws, at the end of the day size matters and Inoue is too big and too strong, the odds of Inoue losing to someone from his own country would be too ironic
     
    MarkusFlorez99, May 2, 2026
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  7. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Not going that far and I doubt you are either. But I'm definitely all in on The Monster. So we're in alignment here, which isn't all that common.
     
    CST80, May 2, 2026
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  8. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    No you're not.
     
    NoChin, May 2, 2026
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  9. TheShellofKell

    TheShellofKell Nakatani Future P4P #1 Full Member

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    Just give me your money if you are going to throw it away.
     
    TheShellofKell, May 2, 2026
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  10. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    Mr Florez needs to contact his financial advisor Walt.
     
    NoChin, May 2, 2026
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    jeevacation My fav active fighter is Ebonie Cotton. banned Full Member

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    In the words of the great George Foreman during the MSG incident:
    “dont do it son,dont do it.”
     
    jeevacation, May 2, 2026
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    Imagine being some trouble-making punk, and then turning around and realizing you are being scolded/warned by Big George. :lol:
     
    Rumsfeld, May 2, 2026
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  13. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    Never bet big on boxing.
     
    NoChin, May 2, 2026
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    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing

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    heerko koois, May 2, 2026
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    One shot KOs at this level are rare. Let that sink in and then make your choice.
     
    Grinder, May 2, 2026
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