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

[mirakal]

His trainers would have definitely advise him on what he must do but yeah, during weigh ins there's still some boxers that do have problem on the actual day.
But on his case, he's been a world champion and has gone through a lot of fights and with this small adjustment, he'll for sure will be good when the weighing in day comes.

They are moving up the weight division, so definitely, his camp knows what they are going into.
They won't decide on this matter if they knew Inoue would have hard time catching up on this weight class.
As it is only 4lbs, would not be difficult for him. So my guess is that Inoue can easily achieve and train on this weight.
Right now, the early odds are favoring Inoue with some of the bookmakers giving him at 1.41.
Though it is too early, but I believe bookie will indeed favor on Inoue for this match.

It's only a few pounds away so the adjustments will be easy on them. And as there's no more challenge on the former division that he's been reigning and dominating, this is a good movement for his further career. It's a wise decision for him and his team to get into this upgrade.
The odds may be in favor of him because the crowd knows how this monster fight. Well, the odds may change as the fight approaches but I think that it won't change a lot and that will definitely close to one and favoring Inoue. So, money on the line and if you guys think that Fulton got what it takes to beat Inoue, think of it and there's an ample time to think of.

Even the bookies understand the real chance of Inoue this fight. Even if the crowd will root for him but he is not really that good, sure he will not be the favorite because he is just a challenger. Now, we will see another success coming for Inoue, and if he wins I'm hoping it will be another KO.

That's not the point mate, Steph Fulton might be the champion here, but Inoue is not your kind of a decent boxer who is just labeled as an ordinary challenger. Moreover, if you're one of the known sports bookies, would you really list Inoue as the underdog? I hope you aren't because you're risking the chances away and don't forget that you are there to make money and not to give money. By doing that, you're honestly giving the bettors an advantage towards you.

[danherbias07]

It is really just that it is that too fast on dealing with Fulton? Im not really that have doubts on Inoue's capability but pretty much sure that this wont really be a walk in a park
type of fight that he would be facing on.

Inoue is a hungry boxer, I think he's want to collect any title if he's given a chance to get it and we need to respect for Fulton which not scared to fight with Inoue, because we've seen a lot drama where a big fight get cancelled, postponed, dodged, etc because there's a politic on the boxing organizations. There's might a reason if Inoue think he's still in prime and he have higher chance to win rather than waiting when he's get older and older.

I was somehow surprised too.
The expectation was for a test drive against a high-seed boxer in the new weight class that he joined but it looks like it cannot wait any longer and he already wants the 2 titles in his belt. If he wins this, there's no doubt he will try the other two from Murodjon Akhmadaliev if he will win in his incoming match against Marlon Tapales.
Yeah, all respect to Fulton's camp for not even doubting their boxer and they accepted the challenge in a rush. I mean, they could just snob it and wait for Inoue to win fights against the number 3 or 4 but it's like Fulton's camp is really sure they can win this one.

[inthelongrun]

Alright! Hopefully, Fulton is committed to the challenge and is willing to travel to Japan. And I am also hoping that Fulton put this matter into his own hands and stops Al Haymon of PBC from deciding what to happen next to his career. Earlier, it was announced by the WBC to let Fulton and Figueroa do a rematch at 126 for the vacant WBC or the interim belt depending on the outcome of current 126 WBC champion Rey Vargas who's also moving up to 130 for the vacant 130 WBC belt. If Vargas losses at 130 then he can remain as champion at 126 and face the interim champ. I wonder what will be the reaction of Al Haymon after the arrangements earlier will be canceled due to Fulton's willingness to give Inoue (a rival Top Rank fighter) a shot at his 2 belts.

Gonna be hard for Fulton though, unless he separate from Al Haymon, but in any case, if he agrees to fight Inoue in Japan it could have been with the blessings of PBC already? or it is they just agreed in principles and then anytime Fulton can says no and go up to 126 lbs?

And I'm not aware that the rematch with Figueroa will happen in 126 lbs? it should be in 122 lbs since that is their first fight?

Anyhow, let's see how it goes for Fulton and Inoue here, hopefully the fight can happen as schedule around April-May in Japan.

Inoue and Fulton only agreed to face each other but there are no signed contracts yet. Most likely Fulton is now trying to get the approval of Al Haymon to travel to Japan and defend his 2 belts against a fighter coming from a rival company. Let's just hope that Fulton grows some balls and sticks to his words that he can beat Inoue. If he moves up to 126, I believe he will be stripped of his WBO belt at 122 since Inoue is now mandatory.

Fulton and Figueroa fought each other in order to unify the WBC and WBO belts at 122. The fight deserved a rematch because it was very close. After the defeat, Figueroa went up to featherweight and since Fulton is a reigning 2-belt champion, the WBC presented them an opportunity to rematch at 126 for its belt. 

[Japinat]

Alright! Hopefully, Fulton is committed to the challenge and is willing to travel to Japan. And I am also hoping that Fulton put this matter into his own hands and stops Al Haymon of PBC from deciding what to happen next to his career. Earlier, it was announced by the WBC to let Fulton and Figueroa do a rematch at 126 for the vacant WBC or the interim belt depending on the outcome of current 126 WBC champion Rey Vargas who's also moving up to 130 for the vacant 130 WBC belt. If Vargas losses at 130 then he can remain as champion at 126 and face the interim champ. I wonder what will be the reaction of Al Haymon after the arrangements earlier will be canceled due to Fulton's willingness to give Inoue (a rival Top Rank fighter) a shot at his 2 belts.

Gonna be hard for Fulton though, unless he separate from Al Haymon, but in any case, if he agrees to fight Inoue in Japan it could have been with the blessings of PBC already? or it is they just agreed in principles and then anytime Fulton can says no and go up to 126 lbs?

And I'm not aware that the rematch with Figueroa will happen in 126 lbs? it should be in 122 lbs since that is their first fight?

Anyhow, let's see how it goes for Fulton and Inoue here, hopefully the fight can happen as schedule around April-May in Japan.

Inoue and Fulton only agreed to face each other but there are no signed contracts yet. Most likely Fulton is now trying to get the approval of Al Haymon to travel to Japan and defend his 2 belts against a fighter coming from a rival company. Let's just hope that Fulton grows some balls and sticks to his words that he can beat Inoue. If he moves up to 126, I believe he will be stripped of his WBO belt at 122 since Inoue is now mandatory.

To sum up, it's not yet sure whether this fight would really materialize or not as the history of PBC and Top Rank isn't that good. We already saw how unfair Al Haymon is and it seems that the governing bodies are on his payroll as it shows that he's got influence upon them, so maybe this fight will be with PBC's terms as they are on the A-side. Not really that sure that Al will just give his blessing easily without any conditions.

[freedomgo]

It is really just that it is that too fast on dealing with Fulton? Im not really that have doubts on Inoue's capability but pretty much sure that this wont really be a walk in a park
type of fight that he would be facing on.

Inoue is a hungry boxer, I think he's want to collect any title if he's given a chance to get it and we need to respect for Fulton which not scared to fight with Inoue, because we've seen a lot drama where a big fight get cancelled, postponed, dodged, etc because there's a politic on the boxing organizations. There's might a reason if Inoue think he's still in prime and he have higher chance to win rather than waiting when he's get older and older.

I was somehow surprised too.
The expectation was for a test drive against a high-seed boxer in the new weight class that he joined but it looks like it cannot wait any longer and he already wants the 2 titles in his belt. If he wins this, there's no doubt he will try the other two from Murodjon Akhmadaliev if he will win in his incoming match against Marlon Tapales.
Yeah, all respect to Fulton's camp for not even doubting their boxer and they accepted the challenge in a rush. I mean, they could just snob it and wait for Inoue to win fights against the number 3 or 4 but it's like Fulton's camp is really sure they can win this one.

Is this bout already inked? Because I'm not seeing any news that both camps have already reached a deal and decide to make the fight happen in Saitama, Japan where their profits will be maximized and both camps will surely benefit from it. If so, I will be surprised that Al Haymon didn't even try to react as that's what I am expecting from him right from the start because Fulton is with PBC.

[danherbias07]

Is this bout already inked? Because I'm not seeing any news that both camps have already reached a deal and decide to make the fight happen in Saitama, Japan where their profits will be maximized and both camps will surely benefit from it. If so, I will be surprised that Al Haymon didn't even try to react as that's what I am expecting from him right from the start because Fulton is with PBC.

No, I don't think it's in the paper just yet but the source of the said agreement came from a reliable reporter on ESPN Mike Coppinger so I doubt this will be changed. No date set yet but the venue will be most likely in Japan and like you said it's a good thing to maximize the profits.
As for Al Haymon, well Mayweather said he is "the ghost" so maybe he is ghosting this one. 

Although Naoya Inoue might become the favorite here, the Twitter trend seems to be equal in fanbase as half of the boxing fans are also on Fulton's side.
It's a long wait, let's see what will come up in the next few months.

[Fatunad]

It is really just that it is that too fast on dealing with Fulton? Im not really that have doubts on Inoue's capability but pretty much sure that this wont really be a walk in a park
type of fight that he would be facing on.

Inoue is a hungry boxer, I think he's want to collect any title if he's given a chance to get it and we need to respect for Fulton which not scared to fight with Inoue, because we've seen a lot drama where a big fight get cancelled, postponed, dodged, etc because there's a politic on the boxing organizations. There's might a reason if Inoue think he's still in prime and he have higher chance to win rather than waiting when he's get older and older.

I was somehow surprised too.
The expectation was for a test drive against a high-seed boxer in the new weight class that he joined but it looks like it cannot wait any longer and he already wants the 2 titles in his belt. If he wins this, there's no doubt he will try the other two from Murodjon Akhmadaliev if he will win in his incoming match against Marlon Tapales.
Yeah, all respect to Fulton's camp for not even doubting their boxer and they accepted the challenge in a rush. I mean, they could just snob it and wait for Inoue to win fights against the number 3 or 4 but it's like Fulton's camp is really sure they can win this one.

Inoue dominated and get all the belts on Bantamweight 118 and now he's pushing on  122 and going against Fulton which holding up that WBC+WBO
having 21 wins and 0 loss but having 8 KO.This is why they are really that confident on Inoue's camp that they could handle out Fulton and goes directly on arranging up some fight
and not tending to go against with Akhmadaliev which does have lesser experience which they do seem that it is isnt really just a worthy debut on stepping
up on such division.

[goinmerry]

To sum up, it's not yet sure whether this fight would really materialize or not as the history of PBC and Top Rank isn't that good. We already saw how unfair Al Haymon is and it seems that the governing bodies are on his payroll as it shows that he's got influence upon them, so maybe this fight will be with PBC's terms as they are on the A-side. Not really that sure that Al will just give his blessing easily without any conditions.

Almost close to being official and this will be the fight that will be considered the smoothest deal that happened between PBC and Top Rank.

I read an article somewhere that both promotional companies will push that fight instead of Fulton having a rematch with Brandon Figueroa.

Seems that Figueroa will fight instead at 126 lbs so there's no other good fight left for Fulton but to either; take on Inoue, have a unification with Murodjon Akhmadaliev, or moved up weight to Featherweight and vacate his Super-bantamweight title.

[LogitechMouse]

Yes, I posted this fight here.

Can't believe Inoue's promoter, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum allow one of his favorite cash cows to go directly facing one of the Super Bantamweight Champions after moving up and won't do some test first facing other boxers here at a lower rank. Maybe they consider Fulton as not really a threat to Inoue so no more testing the environment but facing directly the champion.

Because Bob Arum believed that Inoue can beat Fulton in the super bantamweight. Not saying that Fulton is a weak champion, but Arum knows that Inoue has the advantage in this fight. Fulton has been saying that he wants to move up to 126 lbs, perhaps he has issues with his weight already. If that is the case then he might have a problem with against Inoue.

I watched the video highlights that you shared and just by looking at that fight, I think I will agree with what you said that Inoue has the capability to defeat Fulton.

A 21-0-0 with 8 KO's for Stephen Fulton and 24-0-0 with 21 KO's for Inoue. That knockout rate is something that we need to look out for. Most of Fulton's wins are coming from decisions while Inoue's coming from Knockout. Like you, I don't also look Fulton as a weak champion, but I believe Inoue can defeat this champ.

Is this bout already inked? Because I'm not seeing any news that both camps have already reached a deal and decide to make the fight happen in Saitama, Japan where their profits will be maximized and both camps will surely benefit from it. If so, I will be surprised that Al Haymon didn't even try to react as that's what I am expecting from him right from the start because Fulton is with PBC.

Did a quick research and I guess it's happening on the 7th of June at 5 AM ET and 2 AM PT at Saitama Super Areana in Saitama, Japan.

[mirakal]

Is this bout already inked? Because I'm not seeing any news that both camps have already reached a deal and decide to make the fight happen in Saitama, Japan where their profits will be maximized and both camps will surely benefit from it. If so, I will be surprised that Al Haymon didn't even try to react as that's what I am expecting from him right from the start because Fulton is with PBC.

No, I don't think it's in the paper just yet but the source of the said agreement came from a reliable reporter on ESPN Mike Coppinger so I doubt this will be changed. No date set yet but the venue will be most likely in Japan and like you said it's a good thing to maximize the profits.
As for Al Haymon, well Mayweather said he is "the ghost" so maybe he is ghosting this one. 

Although Naoya Inoue might become the favorite here, the Twitter trend seems to be equal in fanbase as half of the boxing fans are also on Fulton's side.
It's a long wait, let's see what will come up in the next few months.

And let's hope that Al Haymon won't be infesting this fight as well and give the fans some few more reasons to be discourage to the whole PBC stable. Just like the Crawford-Spence fight, we also thought that the deal was smooth in the first couple of months and they are just waiting for the signing of contract but, an unexpected tragedy happened wherein the fight hasn't materialized opposite to what we thought.

[Silberman]

I like the fact Inoue is setting himself for bigger things than just dominating his division, on the whole history of boxing not many boxers have become undisputed champions at two different weight divisions and it is obvious this is what Inoue is going to try to do, and while becoming an undisputed is without a doubt a testament to his skill, if he could do this on a second division this will make him a legend fans will always remember fondly.

For any boxer then pretty sure that most of them would really be having that kind of target or pursuing a career on holding up different belts for different weight divisions and this is where Inoue is really trying to pursue

on and of course he would really be starting up to climb up the ladder on which Inoue is been trying out and lets see that he would be able to cope it out and dominate this current weight class that he's tending to touch up.It is really just that it is that too fast on dealing with Fulton? Im not really that have doubts on Inoue's capability but pretty much sure that this wont really be a walk in a park
type of fight that he would be facing on.

And this is what will make this fight with Fulton very interesting, in the last fight of Inoue against Butler there was not really any mystery, we knew he was going to win and become the undisputed, it was just a matter of when he will win and how dominant he will be, but even if I still think Inoue can beat Fulton at least there are more variables which are going to make this fight interesting to watch and which could give Inoue some difficulties.

[Baofeng]

Yes, I posted this fight here.

Can't believe Inoue's promoter, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum allow one of his favorite cash cows to go directly facing one of the Super Bantamweight Champions after moving up and won't do some test first facing other boxers here at a lower rank. Maybe they consider Fulton as not really a threat to Inoue so no more testing the environment but facing directly the champion.

Because Bob Arum believed that Inoue can beat Fulton in the super bantamweight. Not saying that Fulton is a weak champion, but Arum knows that Inoue has the advantage in this fight. Fulton has been saying that he wants to move up to 126 lbs, perhaps he has issues with his weight already. If that is the case then he might have a problem with against Inoue.

I watched the video highlights that you shared and just by looking at that fight, I think I will agree with what you said that Inoue has the capability to defeat Fulton.

A 21-0-0 with 8 KO's for Stephen Fulton and 24-0-0 with 21 KO's for Inoue. That knockout rate is something that we need to look out for. Most of Fulton's wins are coming from decisions while Inoue's coming from Knockout. Like you, I don't also look Fulton as a weak champion, but I believe Inoue can defeat this champ.

Is this bout already inked? Because I'm not seeing any news that both camps have already reached a deal and decide to make the fight happen in Saitama, Japan where their profits will be maximized and both camps will surely benefit from it. If so, I will be surprised that Al Haymon didn't even try to react as that's what I am expecting from him right from the start because Fulton is with PBC.

Did a quick research and I guess it's happening on the 7th of June at 5 AM ET and 2 AM PT at Saitama Super Areana in Saitama, Japan.

Yes, mate there is a issue with Fulton's power and I think Inoue's chin can hold again his "power", but the question is, can Fulton chin not going to crack from Inoue's straight jab or at least his face not being disfigured by Inoue?

Probably there is really huge money in having this fight in Japan, I mean just look at Floyd though, he loves fighting in Japan every December and it's because the Japanese are willing to pay big bucks. So what more if it is their local hero, Naoya Inoue fighting there, so this is going to be huge and it's going to be held again at their famous Saitama Super Arena.

[harizen]

Probably there is really huge money in having this fight in Japan, I mean just look at Floyd though, he loves fighting in Japan every December and it's because the Japanese are willing to pay big bucks. So what more if it is their local hero, Naoya Inoue fighting there, so this is going to be huge and it's going to be held again at their famous Saitama Super Arena.

Not probably but there's really huge money in Japan in terms of boxing.

Others say that Inoue is afraid to fight outside Japan and he should fight out of his comfort zone to truly achieve being a so-called monster but these people didn't realize that it's not the main case here but it's really a box office as always when Inoue is fighting at his home country and promoters will surely be happy with the expected revenue they can get. Just imagined how much money will be earned here in this fight.

Boxing currently is not just about legacy but also a business. While Inoue is making his legacy, his promoter will surely take advantage of it. The same goes on the side of Stephen Fulton.

[coin-investor]

Alright! Hopefully, Fulton is committed to the challenge and is willing to travel to Japan. And I am also hoping that Fulton put this matter into his own hands and stops Al Haymon of PBC from deciding what to happen next to his career. Earlier, it was announced by the WBC to let Fulton and Figueroa do a rematch at 126 for the vacant WBC or the interim belt depending on the outcome of current 126 WBC champion Rey Vargas who's also moving up to 130 for the vacant 130 WBC belt. If Vargas losses at 130 then he can remain as champion at 126 and face the interim champ. I wonder what will be the reaction of Al Haymon after the arrangements earlier will be canceled due to Fulton's willingness to give Inoue (a rival Top Rank fighter) a shot at his 2 belts.

Gonna be hard for Fulton though, unless he separate from Al Haymon, but in any case, if he agrees to fight Inoue in Japan it could have been with the blessings of PBC already? or it is they just agreed in principles and then anytime Fulton can says no and go up to 126 lbs?

And I'm not aware that the rematch with Figueroa will happen in 126 lbs? it should be in 122 lbs since that is their first fight?

Anyhow, let's see how it goes for Fulton and Inoue here, hopefully the fight can happen as schedule around April-May in Japan.

Inoue and Fulton only agreed to face each other but there are no signed contracts yet. Most likely Fulton is now trying to get the approval of Al Haymon to travel to Japan and defend his 2 belts against a fighter coming from a rival company. Let's just hope that Fulton grows some balls and sticks to his words that he can beat Inoue. If he moves up to 126, I believe he will be stripped of his WBO belt at 122 since Inoue is now mandatory.

Fulton and Figueroa fought each other in order to unify the WBC and WBO belts at 122. The fight deserved a rematch because it was very close. After the defeat, Figueroa went up to featherweight and since Fulton is a reigning 2-belt champion, the WBC presented them an opportunity to rematch at 126 for its belt. 

If it's mandatory he needs to defend the title against Inoue, Inoue's promotion I'm sure will give in to Fulton's demands because he is beatable and they want to make Inoue champion again, no boxer in the super bantamweight can match up with Inoue's speed and power, I think Inoue is more comfortable fighting in this division because he will just add few weights, but Fulton will give him a good fight compared to fighters Inoue fought in the past.

[Fatunad]

Alright! Hopefully, Fulton is committed to the challenge and is willing to travel to Japan. And I am also hoping that Fulton put this matter into his own hands and stops Al Haymon of PBC from deciding what to happen next to his career. Earlier, it was announced by the WBC to let Fulton and Figueroa do a rematch at 126 for the vacant WBC or the interim belt depending on the outcome of current 126 WBC champion Rey Vargas who's also moving up to 130 for the vacant 130 WBC belt. If Vargas losses at 130 then he can remain as champion at 126 and face the interim champ. I wonder what will be the reaction of Al Haymon after the arrangements earlier will be canceled due to Fulton's willingness to give Inoue (a rival Top Rank fighter) a shot at his 2 belts.

Gonna be hard for Fulton though, unless he separate from Al Haymon, but in any case, if he agrees to fight Inoue in Japan it could have been with the blessings of PBC already? or it is they just agreed in principles and then anytime Fulton can says no and go up to 126 lbs?

And I'm not aware that the rematch with Figueroa will happen in 126 lbs? it should be in 122 lbs since that is their first fight?

Anyhow, let's see how it goes for Fulton and Inoue here, hopefully the fight can happen as schedule around April-May in Japan.

Inoue and Fulton only agreed to face each other but there are no signed contracts yet. Most likely Fulton is now trying to get the approval of Al Haymon to travel to Japan and defend his 2 belts against a fighter coming from a rival company. Let's just hope that Fulton grows some balls and sticks to his words that he can beat Inoue. If he moves up to 126, I believe he will be stripped of his WBO belt at 122 since Inoue is now mandatory.

Fulton and Figueroa fought each other in order to unify the WBC and WBO belts at 122. The fight deserved a rematch because it was very close. After the defeat, Figueroa went up to featherweight and since Fulton is a reigning 2-belt champion, the WBC presented them an opportunity to rematch at 126 for its belt. 

If it's mandatory he needs to defend the title against Inoue, Inoue's promotion I'm sure will give in to Fulton's demands because he is beatable and they want to make Inoue champion again, no boxer in the super bantamweight can match up with Inoue's speed and power, I think Inoue is more comfortable fighting in this division because he will just add few weights, but Fulton will give him a good fight compared to fighters Inoue fought in the past.

Inoue had dominated the bantamweight division and as a champion into that particular area then its impossible for a boxer who wouldnt tend to climb up on the ladders and would really be tending to go one step higher at a time.It would neither be mandated or some selection but there's no other way that he could go but into this one which leaving to take some decisions whether on taking it or not.Thing here is that they do
rush up on going with Fulton and this is a different weight category which it seems that they are really that too much confident about Inoue's fighting prowess. 

[goinmerry]

Inoue had dominated the bantamweight division and as a champion into that particular area then its impossible for a boxer who wouldnt tend to climb up on the ladders and would really be tending to go one step higher at a time.It would neither be mandated or some selection but there's no other way that he could go but into this one which leaving to take some decisions whether on taking it or not.Thing here is that they do
rush up on going with Fulton and this is a different weight category which it seems that they are really that too much confident about Inoue's fighting prowess.  

Agree. Inoue has a good portfolio entering the Super Bantamweight and it's quite a waste of opportunity or chance if he will face a boxer at this weight class with no hold title. Inoue against a champion is already a good treat to us boxing fans and there's no other boxer aside from the 122lbs that is a good match to Inoue.

If Fulton will able to beat Inoue, that's a great achievement for him, and expect a big break for him. After Inoue, Fulton can take the other champion then finally he can move up to 126lbs and try to dominate that weight class. He is qualified in the Featherweight division after all.

[Pamadar]

Inoue had dominated the bantamweight division and as a champion into that particular area then its impossible for a boxer who wouldnt tend to climb up on the ladders and would really be tending to go one step higher at a time.It would neither be mandated or some selection but there's no other way that he could go but into this one which leaving to take some decisions whether on taking it or not.Thing here is that they do
rush up on going with Fulton and this is a different weight category which it seems that they are really that too much confident about Inoue's fighting prowess.  

Agree. Inoue has a good portfolio entering the Super Bantamweight and it's quite a waste of opportunity or chance if he will face a boxer at this weight class with no hold title. Inoue against a champion is already a good treat to us boxing fans and there's no other boxer aside from the 122lbs that is a good match to Inoue.

If Fulton will able to beat Inoue, that's a great achievement for him, and expect a big break for him. After Inoue, Fulton can take the other champion then finally he can move up to 126lbs and try to dominate that weight class. He is qualified in the Featherweight division after all.

Both fighters will have a good break if they beat one another, If Inoue will win he can again unify all the belts from this division, while at the other hand, if Fulton will win he might be getting more exposure and a chance to move up.

Champion vs champion. The recognition will be high and the expectation is really something that the fans
will look upon when the fight takes place.

[btc_angela]

Alright! Hopefully, Fulton is committed to the challenge and is willing to travel to Japan. And I am also hoping that Fulton put this matter into his own hands and stops Al Haymon of PBC from deciding what to happen next to his career. Earlier, it was announced by the WBC to let Fulton and Figueroa do a rematch at 126 for the vacant WBC or the interim belt depending on the outcome of current 126 WBC champion Rey Vargas who's also moving up to 130 for the vacant 130 WBC belt. If Vargas losses at 130 then he can remain as champion at 126 and face the interim champ. I wonder what will be the reaction of Al Haymon after the arrangements earlier will be canceled due to Fulton's willingness to give Inoue (a rival Top Rank fighter) a shot at his 2 belts.

Gonna be hard for Fulton though, unless he separate from Al Haymon, but in any case, if he agrees to fight Inoue in Japan it could have been with the blessings of PBC already? or it is they just agreed in principles and then anytime Fulton can says no and go up to 126 lbs?

And I'm not aware that the rematch with Figueroa will happen in 126 lbs? it should be in 122 lbs since that is their first fight?

Anyhow, let's see how it goes for Fulton and Inoue here, hopefully the fight can happen as schedule around April-May in Japan.

Inoue and Fulton only agreed to face each other but there are no signed contracts yet. Most likely Fulton is now trying to get the approval of Al Haymon to travel to Japan and defend his 2 belts against a fighter coming from a rival company. Let's just hope that Fulton grows some balls and sticks to his words that he can beat Inoue. If he moves up to 126, I believe he will be stripped of his WBO belt at 122 since Inoue is now mandatory.

Fulton and Figueroa fought each other in order to unify the WBC and WBO belts at 122. The fight deserved a rematch because it was very close. After the defeat, Figueroa went up to featherweight and since Fulton is a reigning 2-belt champion, the WBC presented them an opportunity to rematch at 126 for its belt. 

If it's mandatory he needs to defend the title against Inoue, Inoue's promotion I'm sure will give in to Fulton's demands because he is beatable and they want to make Inoue champion again, no boxer in the super bantamweight can match up with Inoue's speed and power, I think Inoue is more comfortable fighting in this division because he will just add few weights, but Fulton will give him a good fight compared to fighters Inoue fought in the past.

On the contrary, I think Inoue has face a lot of great boxers, so not sure what Fulton can offer in this fight that Inoue hasn't seen in my opinion. No doubt that Fulton is good, but the power of Inoue will be too much for him specially that Inoue will added 4 pounds in his frame.

It might be the Fulton be the bigger guy if this is his weight, but Inoue's combination of power and speed will give anyone a problem here.

I wanted to see Fulton vs Figueroa 2 as well because the fight one is really close.

[Hypnosis00]

On the contrary, I think Inoue has face a lot of great boxers, so not sure what Fulton can offer in this fight that Inoue hasn't seen in my opinion. No doubt that Fulton is good, but the power of Inoue will be too much for him specially that Inoue will added 4 pounds in his frame.

It might be the Fulton be the bigger guy if this is his weight, but Inoue's combination of power and speed will give anyone a problem here.

I wanted to see Fulton vs Figueroa 2 as well because the fight one is really close.

Fulton will regret this fight, none of his opponents of Inoue in the past has not gone down because of his power, so I don't think Fulton will be an exception, especially since Inoue is making his debut in the super bantamweight division, he will make sure that he will again have an impressive win.

[ultrloa]

Alright! Hopefully, Fulton is committed to the challenge and is willing to travel to Japan. And I am also hoping that Fulton put this matter into his own hands and stops Al Haymon of PBC from deciding what to happen next to his career. Earlier, it was announced by the WBC to let Fulton and Figueroa do a rematch at 126 for the vacant WBC or the interim belt depending on the outcome of current 126 WBC champion Rey Vargas who's also moving up to 130 for the vacant 130 WBC belt. If Vargas losses at 130 then he can remain as champion at 126 and face the interim champ. I wonder what will be the reaction of Al Haymon after the arrangements earlier will be canceled due to Fulton's willingness to give Inoue (a rival Top Rank fighter) a shot at his 2 belts.

Gonna be hard for Fulton though, unless he separate from Al Haymon, but in any case, if he agrees to fight Inoue in Japan it could have been with the blessings of PBC already? or it is they just agreed in principles and then anytime Fulton can says no and go up to 126 lbs?

And I'm not aware that the rematch with Figueroa will happen in 126 lbs? it should be in 122 lbs since that is their first fight?

Anyhow, let's see how it goes for Fulton and Inoue here, hopefully the fight can happen as schedule around April-May in Japan.

Inoue and Fulton only agreed to face each other but there are no signed contracts yet. Most likely Fulton is now trying to get the approval of Al Haymon to travel to Japan and defend his 2 belts against a fighter coming from a rival company. Let's just hope that Fulton grows some balls and sticks to his words that he can beat Inoue. If he moves up to 126, I believe he will be stripped of his WBO belt at 122 since Inoue is now mandatory.

Fulton and Figueroa fought each other in order to unify the WBC and WBO belts at 122. The fight deserved a rematch because it was very close. After the defeat, Figueroa went up to featherweight and since Fulton is a reigning 2-belt champion, the WBC presented them an opportunity to rematch at 126 for its belt. 

If it's mandatory he needs to defend the title against Inoue, Inoue's promotion I'm sure will give in to Fulton's demands because he is beatable and they want to make Inoue champion again, no boxer in the super bantamweight can match up with Inoue's speed and power, I think Inoue is more comfortable fighting in this division because he will just add few weights, but Fulton will give him a good fight compared to fighters Inoue fought in the past.

On the contrary, I think Inoue has face a lot of great boxers, so not sure what Fulton can offer in this fight that Inoue hasn't seen in my opinion. No doubt that Fulton is good, but the power of Inoue will be too much for him specially that Inoue will added 4 pounds in his frame.

It might be the Fulton be the bigger guy if this is his weight, but Inoue's combination of power and speed will give anyone a problem here.

I wanted to see Fulton vs Figueroa 2 as well because the fight one is really close.

Fulton still a champion and lot to offer on this fight, Inoue camp cannot take it easy since Fulton can destroy them. Although he's bit slow for Inoue but he is a good counter puncher that makes him a not easy opponent so Inoue should prepare unto this fight so that he can get a good finish just like what he did to other great boxer and latest which is Donaire where he win via TKO. I'm more interested with Inoue vs Fulton than Fulton Vs Figueroa since for sure this is more exciting match up.