Heaviest champion you'd favor Naoya to beat today

Fulton has not proved himself against top opposition.

 

How are they a good at boxing as Inoue?

 

Inoue`s hand speed is very good.

 

I would say Inoue's hand speed is very fast.

 

Not underestimating Inoue's boxing ability, just putting things in their proper perspective if he moves up in weight. His boxing skills is not what separates him as a fighter, but rather his power. I don't think that his boxing skills are on par with Fulton's and I don't think that his power can put Fulton in a compromising position. Fulton has a great chin that has been tested and proved worthy. Figueroa can punch, has an iron chin, and a ruthless body assault. His pressure is relentless. Inoue hasn't faced that kind of pressure. Angelo Leo also carries decent power and good boxing abilities. He also brings pressure. Roman, excellent fighter and former unified champion. My contention is this, if his power does not transfer up, then his boxing abilities alone will not assure him a win against these fighters.

 

How are they not?

 

What separates Inoue from the rest is not just his power but also his technique. Like I said he doesn’t look for the knockout, he slowly breaks down opponents and knows when he can finish a fighter. He’s an intelligent fighter who rarely loses rounds and just happens to have murderous KO power in both hands. He would be just as successful without the power.
Stylistically Figueroa would play right into Inoue’s hands, who is an excellent counterpuncher. I honestly don’t think Brandon would be able to take Inoue’s accurate shots if they were to fight and he would be more hesitant to pressure him

As I’ve said before, we really don’t know how far Inoue can go up, that’s why a fight between him and Fulton, MJ, and Figueroa is so compelling. It’ll definitely give us an idea about how Inoue looks and if his power will still be as dangerous. But even if his power isn’t as lethal going up I still think that Inoue has the skills to help carry him far.

 

Inoue should fight Rigondeaux who outclassed Donaire when he was much closer to bring prime. Easy fight to make because noone wants to fight Rigo. True test of Inoue's skills.

 

Rigo just lost twice in a row against 2 average fighters, and he’s already 41. No point in that match up, unless you really want to see Old Rigo KO’d.

 

I wouldn't gear any current 122 lb any more than a 20 % chance.

I would also make him a slight favourite over any current 126 lb.

130 might be his limit.

 

Thanks for the clarification. In that case, Usyk and Fury.

 

Navarette maybe? Or someone bigger who’s crude who he can just outbox?