Naseem Hamed vs Naoya Inoue

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  1. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    The Prince vs the Monster. Who wins?

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  2. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Inoue's never fought anyone like Hamed hard to say how he matches up. But also Hamed never fought anyone with Inoue's speed, power and Inoue is technically very sound.

    Both are counter punchers at their best, Hamed with his awkward style might make Inoue miss opening up for those huge counters but then again the speed of Inoue might see Hamed get caught like he was vs Kelly and dropped multiple times.

    I'd favour Inoue with his better fundamentals and technique and edge in hand speed and reach.
     
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  3. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    At BW? Inoue in one.

    Naz was just a kid at 118, and Inoue's a better fighter than Hamed ever was.
     
  4. PIPO23

    PIPO23 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hamed does hands down his waist that's a recipe for disaster against Inoue. Naoya by KO.
     
  5. fistsof steel

    fistsof steel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Barrera did not let the Prince dictate the fight with his antics more or less walked through Him.....I could see Inoue doing the same.!!!
     
  6. DobyZhee

    DobyZhee VIP Member Full Member

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    That would be a great fight.

    I got Naseem losing. I dunno..12 rounds
     
  7. DoubleJab666

    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    I loved Naz as a fighter despite and because of his obvious boxing flaws - and the fact he was blissfully unaware of them - and pound-for-pound I think he just edges Inoue in terms of power; if The Monster's power is mad, Hamed's was insane. That said, Inoue would take Naz apart so completely he'd leave the ring in phases.

    Naz could take a punch, mind. Admittedly he'd often find the canvas but his senses were never scrambled. And against Kelly - who could bang let's not forget - he brutally won the gunslinger duel. So a puncher's chance for sure...
     
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  8. sparta

    sparta Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Noya by decapitation.
     
  9. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Lol you can't judge Naz from the Barerra fight....

    He'd started living the party lifestyle, not training correctly (both his own fault) and his biggest mistake in that he'd left Brendan Ingle.................. plus his hand's by that point were absolutely blown to bits.

    Not a fan of him as a person whatsoever, but I can't deny that as a fighter he was superb (extremely entertaining) and he carried dynamite in his hands, ridiculously powerful for his size.
     
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  11. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone Full Member

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    Naz was very talented and too cocky. You don't think a sharpshooter like Inoue would clock that chin. Despite the size difference.n
     
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  12. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    Inoue by liver destruction with a side of chin checking. Does not go past seven.
     
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  13. RJJFan

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    Guys I'm a huge Inoue fan being half Japanese but Donaire opened my eyes. Even if Naz was not quite prime at 118, I think he would do as well as a past prime Donaire.
     
  14. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Inoue but on points on a hard fought win

    He would put Naz down a few times over 12 which would swing it for him

    Naz was no joke
     
  15. RJJFan

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    Can you imagine the press conferences and the hype for this fight? The Prince walking in, "I'm gonna KNOCK your Spark out!!" And Inoue staring daggers at him.
     
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