(PRIME) Naoya Inuoe vs. (PRIME) Marco Antonio Barrera

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(PRIME) Naoya Inuoe vs. (PRIME) Marco Antonio Barrera

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  1. (PRIME) Naoya Inuoe

    12 vote(s)
    57.1%

  2. (PRIME) Marco Antonio Barrera

    9 vote(s)
    42.9%
  1. Boxingiq2020

    Boxingiq2020 Active Member Full Member

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    Who wins and why? How do you see the fight playing out?
     
    Boxingiq2020, May 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
    Boxingiq2020, May 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
    #1
  2. Scotty Cork

    Scotty Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Inoue is great but Barrera was greater
     
    Scotty Cork, May 5, 2025 at 9:59 AM
    Scotty Cork, May 5, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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  3. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Barrera didn’t have the firepower to win a fight like this.
     
    NoNeck, May 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
    NoNeck, May 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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  4. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Great great match up. Barrera was a level above anyone that Inoue has fought and I can see him possibly dropping Inoue as well given that he has a great hook. Inoue hasn't seen anyone with the skills, aggression, and sometimes dirty tactics that Barrera had and would have to fight tooth and nail to win. Barrera was also very versatile as well, although I do think Barrera's best chance to beat Inoue is to outslug Inoue which comes with a lot of risk.

    50/50 fight for me honestly but I wouldn't count out Inoue's chances to hurt Barrera bad and stopping him late.
     
    Flo_Raiden, May 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
    Flo_Raiden, May 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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  5. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Barrera for sure, but inoue is very good
    Love watching him
     
    AdamT, May 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
    AdamT, May 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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  6. ElCyclon

    ElCyclon Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tough pick but my money would be on MAB(post Jr Jones version). Too smart, too skilled, too proven.
     
    ElCyclon, May 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
    ElCyclon, May 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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  7. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Still raging that we didnt see Bowe V Lewis Full Member

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    Inoue's record IMO could be better but I think he gets a close points win over Barrera.

    Fantastic match-up.
     
    Ice8Cold, May 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
    Ice8Cold, May 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
    #7
  8. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    At 122 MAB, I think has the skill and firepower to keep Inoue off him for a decision win.
     
    turbotime, May 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
    turbotime, May 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
    #8