Comments Thread For: Stephen Fulton: "I Am Amongst The Elite, Disappointed In Myself"

[_Rexy_]

Because, although he lost convincingly, much of it was by his own unwillingness to fight HIS fight. Fulton knows what he is capable of, and that wasn't it. He allowed the noise of Inoue's power and excellence to get him off his game before the fight even started. I have never seen him fight that way, and I have watched most of his fights.

He was overly tentative and cautious, wouldn't even let his hands go from a comfortable distance with the longer reach, and allowed Inoue to dictate the pace, distance, and exchanges. Even when he hit Inoue flush with a counter, instead of following up, he would shell up and allow multiple combinations, just trying to block everything, instead of punching in between punches.

Now that he knows what to expect as far as power and quickness, he should be able to prepare to be less risk averse and fight HIS fight, just as the Monster did in the first go round. Inoue was determined to fight his fight, his way, regardless of the risk.

He knew what to expect after the first round. That’s why he was tentative. Zero reason to do this a second time, it wasn’t even close to having a close round

and Inoue didn’t even fight “his fight” lmfao he fought Steph’s fight! Boxed him with the jab and used slick head movement and defence. Literally what every Steph fan was saying Fulton would do on his way to an easy 12 round UD

[Smash]

if u are bringing your belts over to someone else spot u need to stick an eddie hearn in that contract

loma didnt do it with teo and was crying when teo said No, fulton in the same boat now, maybe a consequence of over confidence, i dont know really

[_Rexy_]

As good as Monster looked, it shouldn't be a problem for him to come to the U.S., and give Fulton a rematch. Fulton had 2 belts, and went to his challenger's backyard in Japan, so it shouldn't be a problem for Inoue to come to the U.S., and give Fulton a rematch. Honestly, I would rather see Fulton rematch Brandon Figueroa @ 126, but the man wants a rematch, so what's wrong with that?

So just because he travelled. He deserves a rematch because he didn’t fight in his own back yard for once.

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MOST comments above me is why fighters prefer to take the easy route getting paid big money for trash fights. As soon as you lose to a better fighter in a bout that wasn’t necessary, you’re pretty much a “bum”.

Fulton dared to be great by taking on an absolute Monster. He lost. Sometimes we fail when we shoot for the stars. He has my respect. And he may still be elite. He’s just not as good as Inoue, who is likely an all time great.

Dared to be great? By taking on an evidently smaller challenger? Lmao Think you got it twisted dude! Inoue was the one daring to be great by conquering his 4th wc challenging the champ directly on his first attempt no tune ups no prep fight...straight against the man that was considered by many the best of 122.

Im surprised reading few folks here talking about rematch at Philly , Lol for what? Fight wasn't even competitive ,cool boy steph got dominated and stopped in great fashion, no need for another embarrassment in front of his homecrowd tbh.

[Rebelrbg]

What? Why?


MF's been saying Cruz needs to earn a rematch against Tank, that Loma doesn't deserve a rematch against Haney, but THIS fight deserves one??

Because, although he lost convincingly, much of it was by his own unwillingness to fight HIS fight. Fulton knows what he is capable of, and that wasn't it. He allowed the noise of Inoue's power and excellence to get him off his game before the fight even started. I have never seen him fight that way, and I have watched most of his fights.

He was overly tentative and cautious, wouldn't even let his hands go from a comfortable distance with the longer reach, and allowed Inoue to dictate the pace, distance, and exchanges. Even when he hit Inoue flush with a counter, instead of following up, he would shell up and allow multiple combinations, just trying to block everything, instead of punching in between punches.

Now that he knows what to expect as far as power and quickness, he should be able to prepare to be less risk averse and fight HIS fight, just as the Monster did in the first go round. Inoue was determined to fight his fight, his way, regardless of the risk.

[Bronx2245]

What? Why?


MF's been saying Cruz needs to earn a rematch against Tank, that Loma doesn't deserve a rematch against Haney, but THIS fight deserves one??

As good as Monster looked, it shouldn't be a problem for him to come to the U.S., and give Fulton a rematch. Fulton had 2 belts, and went to his challenger's backyard in Japan, so it shouldn't be a problem for Inoue to come to the U.S., and give Fulton a rematch. Honestly, I would rather see Fulton rematch Brandon Figueroa @ 126, but the man wants a rematch, so what's wrong with that?

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Nothing wrong getting your ass handed to you, not being able to win a single round ,getting outboxed and kayoed by a smaller man Lol , Fulton will bounce back for sure but he aint Elite, world level fighter definitely, Inoue sure proved is truly an Elite and a P4P top dog. Back to the drawing board scooter!

[slimPickings]

Boxing is a tough hustle. When you are winning everyone "loves" you. When you lose is really when you know the real fans from the hypocrites. I am still a fan and will always be a fan. Hold your head up and come back stronger.

[_Rexy_]

I'm with that 100%!!

What? Why?


MF's been saying Cruz needs to earn a rematch against Tank, that Loma doesn't deserve a rematch against Haney, but THIS fight deserves one??

[macmike100]

A gift in Fig fight. A huge loss to Inoue. Nah. Inoue should go for the Philippine champ next. Try rematching with Fig. That would be a better contest even with no belts involved.