Inoue wins Ring magazine fighter of the year

Exactly this. And most likely we’d already have Loma vs Stevenson lined up had he won. And after Loma beat him… He’d be back where he belongs. On top of the PFP rankings. But certain entities don’t want that.

 

Anyone but self stroking Crawford.

 

I don’t care enough for PBC. Inoue earned his accolades.

Its unfortunate that Crawford is contractually obligated to do a pointless rematch instead of fighting someone else. Would have been nice to have seen Crawford face and likely beat Ennis that same year. Perhaps this year he’ll have an even better run.

 

Crawford is not fighting Ennis. Zero chance. And it has nothing to do with fear of losing. Crawford wants Canelo or Jermell/Tsyzu not email champions

 

The Monster is magnificent. A true warrior and legend.

 

Well deserved.

 

Right call!

 

Good. Relatively straightforward call to make, though.

Inoue was more active than Crawford, with a win over Fulton that wasn't that much less significant than Bud's win over Spence. His wins were more decisive than Haney's, in general. Plus, he completely unified 122lbs.

 

I think this fight might eventually happen but at 126 which I prefer anyways because it will be a harder test for Inoue. We just have to wait to see if Inoue cleans up 122 with 3 more fights in 2024 & if Espinoza is still holding that belt, Inoue might make him his first or second fight as he goes after the title holders first. I am sure TR will try & sign him if he beats Robeisy in the rematch. The Bobfather seems to have the expectation that Inoue will get to 126 in 2025 & is building a stable for Inoue's fights there with the recent signing of Kholmatov

Crazy that 6'1 Espinoza can make 122

 

Um... Why is Inoue seen here knocking out a dwarf?
Surely that can't be legal

 

This gives me an idea for a thread.

 

What’s your reasoning for having Benavidez in the mix?