Comments Thread For: Arum Expects Naoya Inoue To Pursue Undisputed Goal at 122-Pounds

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Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum, who co-promotes Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue, expects his boxer to move up to the super bantamweight limit of 122-pounds with the clear goal of becoming the undisputed champion.
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[Roadblock]

Of course that's what he is going to do, Inoue is a hungry fighter looking for titles and accomplishments.

[Body the jab]

Inoue is a major star in Japan (fighting on Amazon PPV and headlining in front of big crowds) - there was no way Fulton would be allowed to go to Japan to fight him - even though Japan is the only location that makes sense (for that fight). Oh well, I don't see any barriers with him fighting MJ.

[Roadblock]

Inoue is a major star in Japan (fighting on Amazon PPV and headlining in front of big crowds) - there was no way Fulton would be allowed to go to Japan to fight him - even though Japan is the only location that makes sense (for that fight). Oh well, I don't see any barriers with him fighting MJ.

Why do you say it only makes sense in Japan, I feel Inoue would be huge in the US, especially in a fight with the likes of Fulton or Akhmadaliev.

[Griever0730]

As good as Fulton and Akhmadaliev are, IMO, Akhmadaliev is the only one that gives him a real fight. Feel Inoue runs over Fulton due to his lack of power and the way Inoue puts that pressure on. Akhmadaliev being an awkward southpaw and having real power will definitely make it a tough puzzle for Inoue to crack. Regardless, both fights are very intriguing matchups.

[juanpablo]

Why do you say it only makes sense in Japan, I feel Inoue would be huge in the US, especially in a fight with the likes of Fulton or Akhmadaliev.

I don't think Inoue would be bigger in the U.S. than he is in Japan. He doesn't speak English and there are not enough Japanese in the U.S., especially boxing fans. Either way, it would take a lot of time to build him up, so it makes sense for Fulton to go over there and fight him.

[Chris Hanson]

Fulton gets the Kirkland treatment. Mj bivols him.

[Bronx2245]

Fulton is not going back to 122! However isn't MJ still @ 122. Hopefully Bob and Eddie can give us that fight?

[JBsports.49]

Inoue hasn't been tested like the truth Errol Spence said his best win is a past his prime Donaire he would get washed by Fulton who's a technician & complete fighter & who's naturally bigger as long the drug testing is on the up & up its Fulton by clear decision over Inoue

[DClefthook]

Fulton vs Inoue will probably go the route of Mayweather vs Gatti. I doubt this fight will ever happen because Fulton can't stay at 122 for much longer. Plus he no doubt wants the u disputed fight against air jordan....I .Ean MJ