How much does Inoue's stock drop IF Donaire lasts the distance/he loses/gets KO'd?

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It seems a lot of people have such high expectations on Inoue and I know everyone is expecting a blowout from him. But if by some miracle Donaire manages to turn back the clock and gives Inoue a tough fight, avoids getting stopped, or dare I say actually BEATS Inoue, how much is that going to hurt Inoue's reputation?

    Even though Inoue is expected to win I don't think there's any shame if he were to lose to a future HOFer like Donaire IMO.
     
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  2. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Distance I'd say about 10%
    Loses, without controversy or other circumstances, at least 50%

    He's pretty much viewed as untouchable at the weightclass by many fans at the moment.

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  3. minemax

    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not by much. I think it's possible.

    If Inoue wins by decision, that is.
     
  4. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Donaire is a solid, solid guy as far as sturdiness and chin. The only person to stop him was a savage giant two divisions higher. There's absolutely no shame if Inoue didn't stop Donaire. I personally don't think he will. I don't think not stopping him will drop Inoue's stock at all.
     
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  5. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Not stopping him / close decision wouldn't deter him much. In fact, I think it would actually raise Inoue's stock. It would show Donaire is closer to the vicious Darchinyan / Nishioka days than we thought, and therefore a better win over a great fighter.

    A loss, however...
     
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  6. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Both fighters stock just raised for me.
     
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  7. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    This actually aged well.
     
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