By Joe Koizumi
Photos: Naoki Fukuda
Stephen Fulton Jr. 122 vs. Naoya Inoue 121.75
(WBO/WBC junior featherweight world titles)
Robeisy Ramirez 125.75 vs. Satoshi Shimizu 125.75
(WBO featherweight world title)
Kanamu Sakama 107.5 vs. Ryu Horikawa 108
Yoshiki Takei 119 vs. Ronnie Baldonado 117.5
Venue: Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan
Promoter: Ohashi Promotions
TV: ESPN+
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Will Cool Boy tame the Monster for 12 Rounds? or Will the Monster slay Cool Boy inside 12 Rounds?
I wonder if Team Fulton claims that this is another Antonio Margarito’s fiasco or just another monkey business
I need Monster to take out this snowflake. After spending 15 minutes on the canvas, I doubt there will be a protest. When Fulton comes back to the USA, he can have a bud light, a drink at Starbucks, ask for a blanket, and a safety pin. Maybe a coloring book. He might get the blanket tomorrow, after Monster puts him to bed. The monster is going to put Fulton to sleepy sleep.
Props to Fulton for going to Japan. He has everything against him. He doesn’t tend to go for KO’s so winning a decision in Japan against their star is almost mission impossible. I hope he comes out on top.
Keep dreaming. Fulton is getting KTFO. Like Jared “Candy Ass” Anderson, Fulton is a fraud. Joe Biden is getting impeached, and Fulton is getting KTFO.
Man, lekaren, you are no hold bar on Anderson among others. I think Fulton is knocked out by 7 or 8. Inoue is going to make an example of him.
You were doing so well lately keeping politics out of a boxing forum, for a moment I thought you saw the light.
Lol each time you make a post you prove you are a racist and hates blacks. That is all you do is bash every single black fighter.
Harry, stop being a racist. How many times do I have to tell you. I am Black. That’s right, Harry. I am Black. So stop with your racist garbage, go home and get your shine box.
Youre a very unpleasant person. Seek help..
Fulton is the best fighter Inoue has ever faced, who rigorously will test him in a fast paced contest. I envision lots of punches landing in Inoue who in return will land the most damaging blows that after 7 will be evident the effects and by the 10th (the most) Inoue will emerge victorious, whether landing a massive last blow or stopped by the referee
Fulton looks bigger than I thought he would compared to Inoue. Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe he boxes smoothly and flawlessly and because of his size maybe he takes Inoue’s power enough to win a decision. Remember when Felix Trinidad ran into Bernard Hopkins? Granted that was 160 and Bernard had more power. And Inoue is a better boxer with better footwork and angles than Trinidad.. forget it. I’m sticking with Inoue by knockout somewhere around 8th round.
They both are their best rival they ever faced
Fulton :
The good :
size
Speed
Decent aggressiveness
Endurance
The bad:
Lack of punching power
Inoue :
The good :
Great punching power
Good combinations
Good liver hook
Chin
Endurance
The bad:
Newcomer in 122 lbs
Small body frame
Draw 50%
Inoue close decicion 50%
I don’t see ko from any part
Carlos, 3 of Fulton’s wins were tainted. Joshua Greer, Adam Lopez, and Brandon Figueroa. And, Fulton only has 8 stoppages out of 21 wins. Fulton is not all that and a bag of chips. Monster will win this fight. MONSTER will knock Fulton out.
Brandon Figueroa is a MUCH tougher challenge for Monster. And I could even see Monster beating Figueroa.
They both look physically and mentally sharp and ready
Very close fight
I really wana see it
NO way. Not happening. Fulton is going to sleep.
Inoue is the same category as Antonio Margarito at this point. He been fighting guys with a darn cast on his hands that the commission has allowed. Commission apparently have always been inept and cant do a good job protecting fighters.
Now we need to look at Inoue past KOs with suspicion just the same. Many of his past opponents will now notice his hands felt like cement.
Kudos for Fulton’s team being true professionals, knowing the rules, and teaching the general public how hands are wrapped when done fairly. Tape is not allowed on the skin for good reason.
Well I’m that way the whole Japan fighters are margarito
Is just Fulton being fancy
Now he is scared of Inoue power
Hundreds of Mexicans have fought in Japan and they never cry
Inoue has had fights in America not just Japan. I doubt very seriously he has had “cement” hands throughout his career. You can bet now that everyone will be watching his hands, so tomorrow there will be no excuses when Fulton gets knocked out.
Look at NJ Boxing over here, a true expert that happens to post on some random boxing site. He believes that all the commissions where Inoue has fought he has been given a free pass on whatever the hell he feels like doing with his wraps. Stop the hate. Inoue = Margarito, really? GTFO here, can’t take you seriously. I don’t care how long I’ve been on this site or how long you’ve been here. It’s a bit ridiculous lol.
I’m looking forward this fight. I’ll have to get up early (central standard time) and the worst part is listening to Tim Bradley. I’ll probably have to mute him.. can’t believe ESPN kept this loud mouth moron instead of Andre Ward
CST for me as well brother but can’t wait. Lucky enough to be able to request the day off from work. Shockingly, the Mrs. didn’t knock my ass knock out when I told her what I was doing, guess she understands lol. Yes, Bradley is horrendous.
Both looked good during the weigh-in. Fulton did not back down in any way. He calmly took space on stage. This could be really tough for Inoue. Looking forward to this fight.
Let’s all pray that after Monster beats up Fulton that Antifa & BLM do not have another KKK style protest. Thug punk groups like these need to be shut down. Send them to prison.
I hope these lowlives do not ruin Monster’s parade. MONSTER is an IBHOF legend in the making. Fulton is so pathetic, he will be lucky if he is allowed to purchase a ticket to visit these sacred grounds in upstate NY.
Lekaren, now you are stretching that a bit, don’t you think? Can’t stand any of those groups you mentioned, but I don’t think this fight is on the minds of any of them. Real talk.
Did Alexis Arguello, Duran, Tommy Hearn, Julian Jackson and some others great great boxer with power altered their hand wrapping to enhance their power? The answer is no. Power in a boxer is a gift, so, those scientists that are posting some BS about the wrapping in Inoue’s hands, are basing their conclusions in a false speculative statement from Fulton’s trainer, who obviously is afraid and trying to find an excuse in case his fighter gets obliterated by Inoue, that’s all
Antonio Margarita got away with it basically his whole career until someone with knowledge noticed it. After he got caught and wasn’t able to plaster his hands with illegal wraps, the rest of his career he was no longer that ferocious puncher and his opponents faces were no longer being disassembled. Not saying Inoue is wrapping illegal but it’s possible.
Good point Ace…the viewing of the wrapping of the hands by a member of your opponents team is allowed for a reason….would rather have it than not on any level of fighting…tainted meat…unknowingly taking outlawed substances…etc…have surprised us all by fighters we would never expect….so at this level…it would be a big mistake….if you were active and careful about certain things…
*if you were NOT active and careful …
Don’t be dense. This is Fultons team throwing out a false narrative and a handful of mouth breathers believe it now. Like everyone is convinced Trinidad used loaded gloves when it was a ploy to break his warm up. Butch Lewis did it to Tyson before the Spinks fight too. Doesn’t always work out. If Margarito did it as much as everyone thinks he did then the corner men of his opponents deserve a kick in the ass for neglecting their job
After Inoue realizes he can handle Fulton’s punches, I expect Inoue to apply intense pressure behind his combination punches (especially to Fulton’s body). The referee may become a factor because Inoue’s inside pressure and power punching may cause Fulton to clinch quite a bit.
I pick Inoue to win at home with his cheering fans, pressure, hard combination punching and general power. Fulton is good, but Inoue is no joke.
We will see if Inoue has gone too far.
Props to Fulton for go to Japan
And props for inoue for jump up to 122 lbs against a solid boxer not a taxi driver
Ignoring the false drama Fulton’s camp has decided to stir up this will be an intriguing fight. Especially since Inoue hasn’t fought anyone like Fulton before. ANd will be interesting to see how Inoue’s punch is at this weight. Should be fun. Good fight week for a change with this and Crawford vs Spence
And Fulton has not fought nobody like inoue
This is a very intriguing match. I favor Inoue becasue of punching power over Fulton, fighting in his home country, and having maybe been more active in the last year.
But now he is going up in weight, and just have the feeling that Fulton may give him a tougher match than the first fight Inoue had with a past his best years Nonito Donaire. Also what was the undisclosed injury to Inoue that posponed the fight in May?
For both men, I feel they are facing their toughest test. May the best man win.