Comments Thread For: Naoya Inoue Declines Mandatory, Plans for September Fight in Japan

[SouthpawRight]

I much prefer the MJ fight but Inoue has stated that he wants to fight 3 times this year. I understand why Doheny is an option, it a safer fight. Doheny is older, he beats him and goes on to fight Goodman in December. But it's a bad look because it was ordered.

An easy opponent once a year is understandable when you’re fighting 3 times a year

[TyrantT316]

Here's the part where people starting looking at photos and video of Akhmadaliev and saying Inoue is ducking the guy. When in reality, Inoue fought the man, Tapales, who beat Akhmadaliev in December. At the same month that Akhmadaliev had an impressive rebound win. I think fighting Akhmadaliev is a great fight, but he has just now earned a shot with his rebound win. Give it some time to see if it's the fight to make.

[BlackRobb]

Trying to dictate to Monster is like trying to dictate to Canelo. Good luck with that sh**!

[crimsonfalcon07]

That's very out of character for Inoue.

[ShoulderRoll]

Akhmadaliev is an anonymous fighter according to Bob Arum? Give me a break.

It’s always something with Top Rank whenever the opponent is higher risk.

[JeBron Lamez]

Since his 6th fight dude's had nothing but word title, unification & undisputed fights.

Anyone who read the recent Doheny interview can understand the marketing arc in Japan for giving the Aussie "villain" a shot at the champ.

Seems as if right now the Japanese want a particular brand of entertainment & Inoue is perfectly satisfied to be paid for providing it.

He'll get back to handling serious business next year, it's all he's ever done.

[El_Mero]

Kid deserves a break tbh. If you don't agree, like the saying goes, fcuk yo feelings....

[trippleupper]

I like the Doheny fight because the man can punch.
If he catches Inoue like Nery did, who knows...

[Griever0730]

It's not about screwing Hearn, it's about money.

Doheny is a villain in Japan, much like Nery. He won his world title in Japan against a Japanese fighter, then he defended it in the US against a Japanese fighter, and more recently he has fought his last 3 fights in Japan winning them all.

Doheny is easily the worst option among himself, Akhmadaliev, Casimero, and Goodman as far as competition but as far as selling the fight in Japan it's no contest.

Echoing my exact sentiments. Doheny been fighting in Japan for a couple of years and knocking them boys off, so he has that rep there that can sell big despite him being past his best days. Inoue trying to fight 3 times a year, gotta have one softer touch in there. Dude is a cash cow in those lower weights. Everybody that wants a piece of him is gonna hafta get in line and wait their turn. Knowing what we know about him, everybody and anybody can get it and will get it at some point.

[BigZ44]

I hate this and I hate the Doheny fight. Pure bull**** response from Bob