Naoya Inoue Vs. Stephen Fulton Weigh In and Face/Off (!!!)

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  1. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    I root for American fighters because many Americans don't. With that said I still like foreign fighters and can be a fan of them. I think Fulton is exciting just because you don't knock everyone out doesn't mean you can't be exciting. I would love to see Fulton pull off the upset it would be a huge for win for American boxing.

    So if you don't root for inoue you don't love boxing? What ridiculous thing to say. I love boxing and will be rooting for Fulton and if people don't like it then too bad.
     
  2. JOKER

    JOKER Froat rike butterfry, sting rike MFER! banned Full Member

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    I wouldn't be shocked if it was a statement choice. If he KOs Fulton, there can be nothing to said about hand wraps or gloves and Inoue's power will stand out as the sole reason. I think he wore Cleto-Reyes in the Donaire rematch because he was actively looking to end the fight early. Maybe they weren't comfortable. It's all pointless speculation.
     
  3. shadow111

    shadow111 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This is a very intriguing fight. His chin will definitely be tested in this one. Unless he can stay at range and be slippery. Man I can't wait to see what happens.
     
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  4. shadow111

    shadow111 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It's an interesting storyline and lets face it, all this is what everyone's been talking about since the press conference.
     
  5. JOKER

    JOKER Froat rike butterfry, sting rike MFER! banned Full Member

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    Only 3 fights have been outside of Japan, so I imagine that's always been the way he's wrapped his hands and the 3X he fought elsewhere, he adhered to the local rules. Still 3 highlight reel KOs.
     
  6. JOKER

    JOKER Froat rike butterfry, sting rike MFER! banned Full Member

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    I personally am surprised and disappointed that he's not going w/ Cleto-Reyes.
     
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  7. shadow111

    shadow111 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm also surprised that he agreed to wrap his hands differently than he usually does and what he's allowed to. Does all this give Fulton a better chance, to survive or possibly to trade with Inoue? I mean that's the question, is he going to actually stand there and trade or is he going to be slick, stay at range, use the jab? I mean he has a significant reach advantage.
     
  8. drenlou

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    I'm surprised the bookies don't have Fulton as a wider underdog, it shows that Fulton has a big chance to win this fight.
     
  9. JOKER

    JOKER Froat rike butterfry, sting rike MFER! banned Full Member

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    That's because Inoue is going up in weight, it's his first fight at 122, and he will be the significantly smaller man. Even then he's a 3-1 favorite. If Inoue was bigger or had a tune up, he'd have been installed as an even bigger favorite.
     
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  10. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member Full Member

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    I'm not so sure about that, Fulton is the number 1 guy at 122, I think that's why he's not a really big underdog In this fight. The bookies put respekt on his name! Though the odds may get closer or wider by fight time. We'll see.
     
  11. Grinder

    Grinder Dude, don't call me Dude Full Member

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    There's a fine line between waking up with a handful of hookers and in a hospital bed. Fulton will be facing his most ferocious and difficult opponent and should be aware of the differences.
     
  12. box33

    box33 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Man this was a good weigh in, intensity filled & great energy, loved both guys expressions, Inoue looks angry & has got something to prove while Fulton wasn't budging either with his eye contact, so pumped for this.
     
  13. box33

    box33 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They look like they're about to endure a romantic encounter in that pic hahaha.
     
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  14. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    How many Inoue's would it take to beat Tyson Fury? Most you could get around him is 4 and I don't think that would be enough.
     
  15. box33

    box33 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who ever accused Manny of stacking this is unheard of plus he wraps his own hands in front of everyone.
     
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