Naoya Inoue vs Rafael Espinoza @ 126

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  1. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    I thought Robeisy would be a tall order for Inoue but a guy who beat
    Robeisy would even be a tougher fight.
     
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  2. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    These are professional prize fighters in peak physical condition. Life is unsafe. I suggest the rope.:hang
     
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  3. ElCyclon

    ElCyclon Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Are you a British ref?
     
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  4. Carinito

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    Name your top 10 favorites
     
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  5. Carinito

    Carinito Member Full Member

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    Espinoza crashes that party too.
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  6. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    You're reffering to Serge's world famous P4P top 10 most handsome boxers rankings, right?

    I'll give it a go but haven't updated it in at least a year

    Off the top of my head

    Gvozdyk
    Pretty Boy Josh Kelly
    Tommy Fury
    Guido Vianello
    Anthony Sims Jr.
    Gilberto Ramirez
    Michael ''The Bounty'' Hunter Jr.
    Janibek
    Loma
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  7. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    I need to see how well Inoue's power carries up to 126, before I can make that determination. If it's still as devastating as it is at 122, then due to the versatility of his attack, I might edge it in Inoue's favor. Because his defense is better than Ramirez's and his punch selection is far more impressive. Although I say that with zero confidence, because I love Espinoza and think he's an absolute beast.
     
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  8. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Both Inoue and Espinoza stole the show last night and saved Cino De Mayo weekend. This is certainly the fight that needs to happen in the future and perhaps the biggest test for Inoue to date. If Inoue manages to look impressive against Ball then we could very well be looking at a potential super fight between Inoue and Espinoza in the future.

    Espinoza is a great fighter with power and workrate that makes him dangerous for Inoue but he does have defensive flaws that can exposed by Inoue's power. All the more reason why this would be an exciting match up.
     
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  9. MetalLicker

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    Espinoza will be Inoue's biggest challenge of his career. If he tops out at 126, this is the fight that will help him ascend to ultimate greatness or bring him down back to earth a little bit.
     
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  11. Themessiah

    Themessiah El Jefe Full Member

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    That would be the toughest fight for Inoue because Espinoza is a big guy who doesn’t stop throwing punches
     
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  12. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Definitely an interesting match up and Espinosa definitely presents a unique challenge due to his size and the volume he throws at.

    Have to see how Inoue does at 126 and see how his power translates up at the new weight. If Inoue's power isn't the same then it could very well be a very tough fight to try and keep Espinosa off him.
     
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  13. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think Espinoza wins. I’d like to see Espinoza go undisputed first, or at least beat Nick Ball before they fight though. Because that’s crazy risk for Inoue and he needs more reward if he somehow pulls it off.
     
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  14. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Inoue would go out on his shield. I’d be surprised if it gets made.
     
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  15. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Inoue is such an aggressive attacking fighter if his power doesn't move Espinosa he's going to get hit , and often by a bigger man than Cardenas. I'd much rather see this fight than that Canelo Crawford staged circus
     
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