Do you want to see a rematch between Inoue and Nakatani?

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Do you want to see a rematch

  1. Yes

    35 vote(s)
    61.4%
  2. No

    22 vote(s)
    38.6%
  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I honestly wouldn’t mind seeing these two run it back at some point. I think Nakatani deserves it for his efforts.
     
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  2. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    It would be a better fight than any other fight at SBW maybe except Jesse Rodriguez if he fancies moving up.

    But, I would rather see Inoue move up now.
     
  3. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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  4. theanatolian

    theanatolian Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    There’s not much else at 122 for Inoue, so definetly. That is under the assumption that Junto will start to bring it earlier in the fight. (Obviously with the risk of getting KOd.
     
  5. BoyBato

    BoyBato Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes but not next. Nakatani needs to settle the score with hernandez
     
  6. MetalLicker

    MetalLicker I Am Full Member

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    Maybe later. I want to see Inoue move up and take some fights at 126, while Nakatani take more fights at 122.
     
  7. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Perhaps a showdown at Featherweight would be more ideal. There’s no reason for Inoue to stick around 122 unless it’s with Bam next.
     
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  8. panchman69

    panchman69 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No. as much as I appreciate nakatani efforts in the finals rounds inuoe was never in any danger of getting knocked out. A rematch would likely end the same way . I’d much rather see inuoe move up and capture a belt at 127.
     
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  9. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing Aficionado Full Member

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    I'd prefer to see Inoue-Rodriguez.
     
  10. thehook13

    thehook13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There's room for a rematch but not immediately.

    Inoue could make a bigger statement. I think Nakatani probably left too much in the ring too.

    Their styles were warming up towards the end, Inoue showing weaknesses but it was too little too late. Rangey southpaw was an issue.
     
  11. rolzone

    rolzone Active Member Full Member

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    I think inoue is beginning to feel his age
     
  12. TipNom

    TipNom Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes but not next. Not if Inoue can get a fight against Bam or Featherweight title shot next.
     
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  13. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    I wouldn’t mind but I’d rather see him fight Bam or Espinoza to solidify his resume and career beating Nakatani twice doesn’t really enhance his resume.
     
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  14. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    At some point if things align, but not immediate. If Nakatani rebuilds and beats Bam it could be a good time, depending on where Inoue is at then.
     
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  15. Ike

    Ike Active Member Full Member

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    I also think Nakatani, with his performance, showed that a rematch could be interesting. So I wouldn't mind seeing a rematch.