If not how close is he? Would he surpass him if he unified this division? Where is he in the atg asian boxers now?
Harada was excellent but he was most definitely not at this level. Inoue is better skill wise and achievement-wise.
Harada is an ATG and arguably the best fighter Japan has produced. But Inoue could very well surpass him as time goes on. He's just so dominant. In comparison to Pacquiao though, that's a huge stretch.
You know I hate to elevate a guy to all time great status in the middle of his career but my eyes saw a great fighter beat Fulton. I probably think he'd beat Harada, not easily mind you but I think he's favored.
Pacquiao is and will be for the foreseeable future, the best Asian fighter bar none. Inoue has surpassed Harada IMO and is defo top 3 on the Asian fighter list.