[Boxing] Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue | WBC & WBO 122 lbs bout | July 25

[Ziskinberg]

It's Fulton's time now to break that momentum and protect his thrown. We will see who's going to stand tall after the fight.

Although he is the champion, it seems that we are hoping he will be able to survive against Inoue. The fight between Inoue and Donaire was quite different because Donaire was the challenger, while here, it's Inoue who is the challenger, but people view him as the champion.

There is a huge pressure on Foltun because the majority of the fans do not believe he can beat the Monster, but let's see what happens during the fight night

[Yamifoud]

It's Fulton's time now to break that momentum and protect his thrown. We will see who's going to stand tall after the fight.

Although he is the champion, it seems that we are hoping he will be able to survive against Inoue. The fight between Inoue and Donaire was quite different because Donaire was the challenger, while here, it's Inoue who is the challenger, but people view him as the champion.

There is a huge pressure on Foltun because the majority of the fans do not believe he can beat the Monster, but let's see what happens during the fight night

Even before this fight, he already knew that. In fact, there was a statement from his camp that they needed to win because they were representing their country. That's how big they see this fight and the amount of success they will achieve if they win. Foltun did not show weakness in his press conference or statements, but we all know that everyone is scared of the Monster once they are in the ring.

[Sanitough]

It's Fulton's time now to break that momentum and protect his thrown. We will see who's going to stand tall after the fight.

Although he is the champion, it seems that we are hoping he will be able to survive against Inoue. The fight between Inoue and Donaire was quite different because Donaire was the challenger, while here, it's Inoue who is the challenger, but people view him as the champion.

There is a huge pressure on Foltun because the majority of the fans do not believe he can beat the Monster, but let's see what happens during the fight night

Even before this fight, he already knew that. In fact, there was a statement from his camp that they needed to win because they were representing their country. That's how big they see this fight and the amount of success they will achieve if they win. Foltun did not show weakness in his press conference or statements, but we all know that everyone is scared of the Monster once they are in the ring.

Everyone knows that, not just him. However, he is a champion, so he should think like a warrior, and since this is boxing, it's a battle of the best, and that's why he needs to work hard to remain the best in his division. I know it's a challenge for him, but I'm sure he understands that eventually, he will face a big challenge, and Inoue has already come.

It's better to withdraw from the fight than to continue without confidence, so if Foltun still chooses to make this fight happen, we can assume that he did his best during training to try to win in the biggest fight of his career.

[stadus]

It's Fulton's time now to break that momentum and protect his thrown. We will see who's going to stand tall after the fight.

Although he is the champion, it seems that we are hoping he will be able to survive against Inoue. The fight between Inoue and Donaire was quite different because Donaire was the challenger, while here, it's Inoue who is the challenger, but people view him as the champion.

There is a huge pressure on Foltun because the majority of the fans do not believe he can beat the Monster, but let's see what happens during the fight night

True. All the pressure is on Fulton's side because a monster is approaching towards him to get hold of his two belts and people are already predicting that he won't do nothing to protect it. While it is him who is the champion but it seems that he's more like a challenger because he is the one who will visit Inoue at his own country to protect his belt.

But the champion cannot do anything as it's undeniable that a bout in Japan is more profitable for both parties, so instead of the challenger visiting the champion, it's the opposite. I can't really hide that I'm already excited to see this fight soon.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

It's Fulton's time now to break that momentum and protect his thrown. We will see who's going to stand tall after the fight.

Although he is the champion, it seems that we are hoping he will be able to survive against Inoue. The fight between Inoue and Donaire was quite different because Donaire was the challenger, while here, it's Inoue who is the challenger, but people view him as the champion.

There is a huge pressure on Foltun because the majority of the fans do not believe he can beat the Monster, but let's see what happens during the fight night

True. All the pressure is on Fulton's side because a monster is approaching towards him to get hold of his two belts and people are already predicting that he won't do nothing to protect it. While it is him who is the champion but it seems that he's more like a challenger because he is the one who will visit Inoue at his own country to protect his belt.

But the champion cannot do anything as it's undeniable that a bout in Japan is more profitable for both parties, so instead of the challenger visiting the champion, it's the opposite. I can't really hide that I'm already excited to see this fight soon.

Yes, but it seems that he is going to be ready, the reports says it's going to be in Japan, so he is also willing to travel there, so he has embrace that pressure and he going to thrived on it.

But then again, he will not be called a Monster for nothing, Fulton is no boogeyman, he has to face him face to face and it will be very difficult task at hand. Although it might also be a good paycheck and so he is willing to put everything in the line here and we expect a good and hard fight for both fighters.

[AmoreJaz]

It's Fulton's time now to break that momentum and protect his thrown. We will see who's going to stand tall after the fight.

Although he is the champion, it seems that we are hoping he will be able to survive against Inoue. The fight between Inoue and Donaire was quite different because Donaire was the challenger, while here, it's Inoue who is the challenger, but people view him as the champion.

There is a huge pressure on Foltun because the majority of the fans do not believe he can beat the Monster, but let's see what happens during the fight night

True. All the pressure is on Fulton's side because a monster is approaching towards him to get hold of his two belts and people are already predicting that he won't do nothing to protect it. While it is him who is the champion but it seems that he's more like a challenger because he is the one who will visit Inoue at his own country to protect his belt.

But the champion cannot do anything as it's undeniable that a bout in Japan is more profitable for both parties, so instead of the challenger visiting the champion, it's the opposite. I can't really hide that I'm already excited to see this fight soon.

Yes, but it seems that he is going to be ready, the reports says it's going to be in Japan, so he is also willing to travel there, so he has embrace that pressure and he going to thrived on it.

But then again, he will not be called a Monster for nothing, Fulton is no boogeyman, he has to face him face to face and it will be very difficult task at hand. Although it might also be a good paycheck and so he is willing to put everything in the line here and we expect a good and hard fight for both fighters.

expect that both camps are ready and prepared for this fight. inoue is the challenger and yet, he's the favourite of fans as well as bookies. there's a home court advantage for inoue. but japanese people are honest ones, so i don't worry about being bias or any of that sort. let us see if inoue will have the same power going up in this weight division, considering it is only few pounds from his previous division.

[freedomgo]

It's Fulton's time now to break that momentum and protect his thrown. We will see who's going to stand tall after the fight.

Although he is the champion, it seems that we are hoping he will be able to survive against Inoue. The fight between Inoue and Donaire was quite different because Donaire was the challenger, while here, it's Inoue who is the challenger, but people view him as the champion.

There is a huge pressure on Foltun because the majority of the fans do not believe he can beat the Monster, but let's see what happens during the fight night

Even before this fight, he already knew that. In fact, there was a statement from his camp that they needed to win because they were representing their country. That's how big they see this fight and the amount of success they will achieve if they win. Foltun did not show weakness in his press conference or statements, but we all know that everyone is scared of the Monster once they are in the ring.

But in Inoue's recent statement, he said that he is facing some pressures and having some worries as well because he doesn't know how will he perform in this weight class as this is also this first fight since he vacated the bantamweight. That just shows that Fulton isn't the only one who is having troubles in facing the pressures they are in but if we compare, I guess Fulton is carrying a much heavier load because he is visiting and fighting the former undisputed champion in his own country.

[dothebeats]

It's Fulton's time now to break that momentum and protect his thrown. We will see who's going to stand tall after the fight.

Although he is the champion, it seems that we are hoping he will be able to survive against Inoue. The fight between Inoue and Donaire was quite different because Donaire was the challenger, while here, it's Inoue who is the challenger, but people view him as the champion.

There is a huge pressure on Foltun because the majority of the fans do not believe he can beat the Monster, but let's see what happens during the fight night

Even before this fight, he already knew that. In fact, there was a statement from his camp that they needed to win because they were representing their country. That's how big they see this fight and the amount of success they will achieve if they win. Foltun did not show weakness in his press conference or statements, but we all know that everyone is scared of the Monster once they are in the ring.

But in Inoue's recent statement, he said that he is facing some pressures and having some worries as well because he doesn't know how will he perform in this weight class as this is also this first fight since he vacated the bantamweight. That just shows that Fulton isn't the only one who is having troubles in facing the pressures they are in but if we compare, I guess Fulton is carrying a much heavier load because he is visiting and fighting the former undisputed champion in his own country.

It's a humble thing for Inoue to say that he's also having troubles in terms of pressure. We've known the guy to be a very decorated and experienced fighter and we think that he's already past these stages wherein he's worried about the pressure. The jump from bantamweight to featherweight isn't that much, but he acknowledges that it might be something that he isn't thoroughly prepared for and that's commendable compared to fighters who talks trash and can't really stand up for it.

[harizen]

It's a humble thing for Inoue to say that he's also having troubles in terms of pressure. We've known the guy to be a very decorated and experienced fighter and we think that he's already past these stages wherein he's worried about the pressure. The jump from bantamweight to featherweight isn't that much, but he acknowledges that it might be something that he isn't thoroughly prepared for and that's commendable compared to fighters who talks trash and can't really stand up for it.

It's not that Inoue is already past the stages of being pressured. There will always be pressure if a boxer will fight a title match right away just after moving up. Aside from that, Inoue is used to fighting as a champion and not a challenger and that's the new environment he is facing and not the jump from 118 to 122 as for me, it shouldn't be a big deal.

Fighting also in Japan, where the boxing market industry is huge and decent money is circulating in every of his fight in his hometown, Inoue does carry a responsibility on his shoulder to win the fight or else, a negative post-effect is expected to follow although not to the point that it will be considered as worst.

[carlisle1]

It's a humble thing for Inoue to say that he's also having troubles in terms of pressure. We've known the guy to be a very decorated and experienced fighter and we think that he's already past these stages wherein he's worried about the pressure. The jump from bantamweight to featherweight isn't that much, but he acknowledges that it might be something that he isn't thoroughly prepared for and that's commendable compared to fighters who talks trash and can't really stand up for it.

It's not that Inoue is already past the stages of being pressured. There will always be pressure if a boxer will fight a title match right away just after moving up. Aside from that, Inoue is used to fighting as a champion and not a challenger and that's the new environment he is facing and not the jump from 118 to 122 as for me, it shouldn't be a big deal.

Fighting also in Japan, where the boxing market industry is huge and decent money is circulating in every of his fight in his hometown, Inoue does carry a responsibility on his shoulder to win the fight or else, a negative post-effect is expected to follow although not to the point that it will be considered as worst.

He's moving up and the chance that he will be facing much tougher opponents will add to his pressure, the kind of conditioning
and training that he needed to undergo is not the same as the last division that he's fighting.

But that kind of gesture only shows respect to his opponent, knowing that even he's a challenger instead of talking trash to hype
the fight, Inoue is willing to take what is necessary to win against Fulton.

The end result will give either him or Fulton another hype to their respective careers.

[LUCKMCFLY]

It's Fulton's time now to break that momentum and protect his thrown. We will see who's going to stand tall after the fight.

Although he is the champion, it seems that we are hoping he will be able to survive against Inoue. The fight between Inoue and Donaire was quite different because Donaire was the challenger, while here, it's Inoue who is the challenger, but people view him as the champion.

There is a huge pressure on Foltun because the majority of the fans do not believe he can beat the Monster, but let's see what happens during the fight night

True. All the pressure is on Fulton's side because a monster is approaching towards him to get hold of his two belts and people are already predicting that he won't do nothing to protect it. While it is him who is the champion but it seems that he's more like a challenger because he is the one who will visit Inoue at his own country to protect his belt.

But the champion cannot do anything as it's undeniable that a bout in Japan is more profitable for both parties, so instead of the challenger visiting the champion, it's the opposite. I can't really hide that I'm already excited to see this fight soon.

Yes, but it seems that he is going to be ready, the reports says it's going to be in Japan, so he is also willing to travel there, so he has embrace that pressure and he going to thrived on it.

But then again, he will not be called a Monster for nothing, Fulton is no boogeyman, he has to face him face to face and it will be very difficult task at hand. Although it might also be a good paycheck and so he is willing to put everything in the line here and we expect a good and hard fight for both fighters.

This fight promises a lot, I don't know how much Inoue can do, but I'm sure of something, once he starts giving combinations he will forget the category he is in and will do his thing, once he gains confidence Inoue will be unstoppable, the The fact that the fight is held in Japan or anywhere in the world is irrelevant to him, however Fulton must have a lot of pressure, firstly because he will welcome him and secondly with Inoue's trajectory plus everything that you would have seen of him, you have to have some stress.

[bittraffic]

It's a humble thing for Inoue to say that he's also having troubles in terms of pressure. We've known the guy to be a very decorated and experienced fighter and we think that he's already past these stages wherein he's worried about the pressure. The jump from bantamweight to featherweight isn't that much, but he acknowledges that it might be something that he isn't thoroughly prepared for and that's commendable compared to fighters who talks trash and can't really stand up for it.

It's not that Inoue is already past the stages of being pressured. There will always be pressure if a boxer will fight a title match right away just after moving up. Aside from that, Inoue is used to fighting as a champion and not a challenger and that's the new environment he is facing and not the jump from 118 to 122 as for me, it shouldn't be a big deal.

Fighting also in Japan, where the boxing market industry is huge and decent money is circulating in every of his fight in his hometown, Inoue does carry a responsibility on his shoulder to win the fight or else, a negative post-effect is expected to follow although not to the point that it will be considered as worst.

He's moving up and the chance that he will be facing much tougher opponents will add to his pressure, the kind of conditioning
and training that he needed to undergo is not the same as the last division that he's fighting.

But that kind of gesture only shows respect to his opponent, knowing that even he's a challenger instead of talking trash to hype
the fight, Inoue is willing to take what is necessary to win against Fulton.

The end result will give either him or Fulton another hype to their respective careers.

He is just being humble. Surely he isn't the one who brags all the time like Broner. Inoue is even the top dog for bookmakers in this match despite him being the challenger and the first-timer in this division. Because Inoue move up, it is a mandatory fight for Fulton afaik so surely this is Inoue's initiative to fight someone in this new division he is in.

This will be an easy fight for Inoue which is not also a good odds again. If the line would 1.35 I think it will be enough for me to bet my usual small amount.

[Silberman]

He is just being humble. Surely he isn't the one who brags all the time like Broner. Inoue is even the top dog for bookmakers in this match despite him being the challenger and the first-timer in this division. Because Inoue move up, it is a mandatory fight for Fulton afaik so surely this is Inoue's initiative to fight someone in this new division he is in.

This will be an easy fight for Inoue which is not also a good odds again. If the line would 1.35 I think it will be enough for me to bet my usual small amount.

It is nice hearing a boxer being honest about what they are going through instead of trash talking to try to increase the number of viewer to their fights, thinking we have not realized this is a trick decades ago and that it could be instead reducing their viewers and even damaging their reputation, however even Inoue is feeling the pressure and he is having some misgiving we can be sure that when the lights are on and it is time to fight Fulton then Inoue will be ready for the challenge.

[BitcoinPanther]

It's Fulton's time now to break that momentum and protect his thrown. We will see who's going to stand tall after the fight.

Although he is the champion, it seems that we are hoping he will be able to survive against Inoue. The fight between Inoue and Donaire was quite different because Donaire was the challenger, while here, it's Inoue who is the challenger, but people view him as the champion.

The previous performance of Inoue makes us think that he is somehow invincible in 118lbs and possibly in 122 lbs that is why many thinks that Inoue had a better odds of winning than Fulton.

There is a huge pressure on Foltun because the majority of the fans do not believe he can beat the Monster, but let's see what happens during the fight night

Indeed since he is defending his title against the monster Inoue. But honestly, I think the pressure is on both party.   Pressure on Inoue is the expectation of the boxing fan that he will be explosive and beat Fulton via KO.  So if we are talking about the pressure, each boxer do have them.

[Baofeng]

It's Fulton's time now to break that momentum and protect his thrown. We will see who's going to stand tall after the fight.

Although he is the champion, it seems that we are hoping he will be able to survive against Inoue. The fight between Inoue and Donaire was quite different because Donaire was the challenger, while here, it's Inoue who is the challenger, but people view him as the champion.

The previous performance of Inoue makes us think that he is somehow invincible in 118lbs and possibly in 122 lbs that is why many thinks that Inoue had a better odds of winning than Fulton.

There is a huge pressure on Foltun because the majority of the fans do not believe he can beat the Monster, but let's see what happens during the fight night

Indeed since he is defending his title against the monster Inoue. But honestly, I think the pressure is on both party.   Pressure on Inoue is the expectation of the boxing fan that he will be explosive and beat Fulton via KO.  So if we are talking about the pressure, each boxer do have them.

Right, he is really invincible at 118 lbs, unifying all the belts and beat everyone and clean up that division. So obviously, it's a high expectation for him to do the same at 122 lbs starting with the champion in Fulton.

Pressure could be more in Inoue, but I think he can handle it, he is more prepared, and it seems that his mental focus is also maturing. That's why it is a very dangerous combination for boxers, not only did they have the skills, but if their mind is really zone in, this elite boxers are hard to beat.

[chaser15]

Pressure could be more in Inoue, but I think he can handle it, he is more prepared, and it seems that his mental focus is also maturing. That's why it is a very dangerous combination for boxers, not only did they have the skills, but if their mind is really zone in, this elite boxers are hard to beat.

Both boxers surely feel pressured; Inoue is expected by many to win and Fulton, is a champion but becoming to looks like a challenger.

Though these boxers are both professional on their own and have their own good credentials, any kind of pressure should be handled easily and won't affect their performance on the day of the fight. They both expected it in the first place that someday they will meet each other.

Don't have any official date right? I hope no chance to be a failed negotiation.

[AmoreJaz]

Pressure could be more in Inoue, but I think he can handle it, he is more prepared, and it seems that his mental focus is also maturing. That's why it is a very dangerous combination for boxers, not only did they have the skills, but if their mind is really zone in, this elite boxers are hard to beat.

Both boxers surely feel pressured; Inoue is expected by many to win and Fulton, is a champion but becoming to looks like a challenger.

Though these boxers are both professional on their own and have their own good credentials, any kind of pressure should be handled easily and won't affect their performance on the day of the fight. They both expected it in the first place that someday they will meet each other.

Don't have any official date right? I hope no chance to be a failed negotiation.

if this will not push thru. the reason likely is due to non agreement with their purse split. usually, the promoters are the reason why most fights are suspended, delayed or not pushing thru. with this fight, inoue is the challenger but don't know how the purse split looks like. definitely, boxing fans are rooting for inoue. but fulton is a tough boxer also.

[harizen]

Pressure could be more in Inoue, but I think he can handle it, he is more prepared, and it seems that his mental focus is also maturing. That's why it is a very dangerous combination for boxers, not only did they have the skills, but if their mind is really zone in, this elite boxers are hard to beat.

Both boxers surely feel pressured; Inoue is expected by many to win and Fulton, is a champion but becoming to looks like a challenger.

Though these boxers are both professional on their own and have their own good credentials, any kind of pressure should be handled easily and won't affect their performance on the day of the fight. They both expected it in the first place that someday they will meet each other.

Don't have any official date right? I hope no chance to be a failed negotiation.

if this will not push thru. the reason likely is due to non agreement with their purse split. usually, the promoters are the reason why most fights are suspended, delayed or not pushing thru. with this fight, inoue is the challenger but don't know how the purse split looks like. definitely, boxing fans are rooting for inoue. but fulton is a tough boxer also.

For me, purse split shouldn't be the reason but anything else. But looking at as far as the situation goes, everything is fine.

Aside from that, Bob Arum says that their Japanese partners are the ones working with the negotiation and not directly with him.

Don't want to see another wasted opportunity for fans to witness such a big fight like this.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Pressure could be more in Inoue, but I think he can handle it, he is more prepared, and it seems that his mental focus is also maturing. That's why it is a very dangerous combination for boxers, not only did they have the skills, but if their mind is really zone in, this elite boxers are hard to beat.

Both boxers surely feel pressured; Inoue is expected by many to win and Fulton, is a champion but becoming to looks like a challenger.

Though these boxers are both professional on their own and have their own good credentials, any kind of pressure should be handled easily and won't affect their performance on the day of the fight. They both expected it in the first place that someday they will meet each other.

Don't have any official date right? I hope no chance to be a failed negotiation.

if this will not push thru. the reason likely is due to non agreement with their purse split. usually, the promoters are the reason why most fights are suspended, delayed or not pushing thru. with this fight, inoue is the challenger but don't know how the purse split looks like. definitely, boxing fans are rooting for inoue. but fulton is a tough boxer also.

For me, purse split shouldn't be the reason but anything else. But looking at as far as the situation goes, everything is fine.

Aside from that, Bob Arum says that their Japanese partners are the ones working with the negotiation and not directly with him.

Don't want to see another wasted opportunity for fans to witness such a big fight like this.

Yes, I also read that news that his Japanese counterpart is taking to the sides of Fulton's PBC, maybe Bob Arum knows that it could be heard to negotiate with Al Haymon about money split and network coverage.

So it's good that he let the camp of Inoue do the talking and probably he will just be advising them if there are thing that they didn't understand.

And it means that this fight could be made in Japan and that money split will not be a problem.

[Botnake]

And it means that this fight could be made in Japan and that money split will not be a problem.

I hope so. Usually, the money split is the problem, and that's why the fight is not pushed through. However, I haven't read any news about Inoue backing out of the fight, except for the fight against Casimero, which was previously cancelled, but he didn't make it happen when the situation was already okay.

Here, it's different. Inoue needs this fight because he is aiming for a new belt. He has to remember that, although he is the more popular fighter, he is the challenger here.