Inoue vs Davis, [BOXING]

[acroman08]

isn't Davis in lightweight and Inoue in Super bantamweight? Is Inoue planning on jumping in two weight classes? Anyway, I feel like this could be too much for Inoue, Naoya Inoue is two weight classes below Davis and jumping two weight classes to fight him might be too much change for his body and might not be able to give his best. that being said, it'd be an interesting fight to watch, it could show how well Inoue's body adapts to a new weight class.

[mcdouglasx]

Will Tank go to Tokyo for this fight?
Inoue's camp will insist on Tokyo as they always want it. But maybe if the Saudis spend money on these two, it will be a huge catch weight match.

Whoever wins, its still serve a good fight to watch. Maybe with a rematch clause too.

It's likely that this won't happen soon, at least not in 2025, since the next big fight is Naoya Inoue vs. David Picasso, speculated for June 14 in Las Vegas. If Inoue continues in the division, he might also fight Japanese boxer Junto Nakatani later.

[Doan9269]

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There have been a lot of posts online about this fight, and I really hope it happens in the future when Inoue will finally decide to move up. Although the fight hasn't been confirmed yet, I'd love to hear your opinion on which fighter you think will win -- and why.

As people used to say, no matter how experience two players are, one will always have edge over the other and same applies to winning, they can both fight each other in the future when the time comes, but there must certainly be a winner, just a slight mistake may cause one to lose and the other win, but the two of them cant be unbeatable, even the best of all times, Mike Tyson have been on several occasions defeated, there own match too could be one of the most exciting one to anticipate for in the future, which i know there might have been some preparations going underground in bringing them together.

[Kemarit]

isn't Davis in lightweight and Inoue in Super bantamweight? Is Inoue planning on jumping in two weight classes? Anyway, I feel like this could be too much for Inoue, Naoya Inoue is two weight classes below Davis and jumping two weight classes to fight him might be too much change for his body and might not be able to give his best. that being said, it'd be an interesting fight to watch, it could show how well Inoue's body adapts to a new weight class.

You are correct, they are in a different weight class that's why if you look at it, seems that this is very unlikely. But we have seen this kind of fights happening already, like Jermell Charlo from 154 lbs to 168 lbs and fought Canelo. Or what we also looking as well, Crawford fighting at 147 lbs to 154 lbs and fighting Canelo at 168 lbs.

And of course the legendary run of Manny Pacquiao going up in as many weight class as he can and becoming 8 division champion.

So this could be possible although time is running out on Inoue, if there is a chance for this to happen, it should be in the next two years or so when they are still in the prime years. We don't want to see them fighting when they are in the sunset of their career.

[TravelMug]

Will Tank go to Tokyo for this fight?
Inoue's camp will insist on Tokyo as they always want it. But maybe if the Saudis spend money on these two, it will be a huge catch weight match.

Whoever wins, its still serve a good fight to watch. Maybe with a rematch clause too.

Inoue though has plans to fight in the US next, out of his comfort zone. So if this fight is going to happen, then it should be in US or even in Saudi Arabia if HE Turki is going to back this up as we have seen that he has been brokering big fights since the pandemic.

So if the plan for Inoue is to fight at 126 lbs, so that will be just two weight class south and I think Inoue could be walking around 130-135 lbs off season or if he is not fighting. That alone says that it's possible that they could face each other at 135 lbs, no catchweight.

[Hirose UK]

isn't Davis in lightweight and Inoue in Super bantamweight? Is Inoue planning on jumping in two weight classes? Anyway, I feel like this could be too much for Inoue, Naoya Inoue is two weight classes below Davis and jumping two weight classes to fight him might be too much change for his body and might not be able to give his best. that being said, it'd be an interesting fight to watch, it could show how well Inoue's body adapts to a new weight class.

Yes but Inoue does have plans and ambitions to be able to move up higher class but to be able to reach the same weight as Tank it takes quite long time, moreover even if he can reach it does not mean that Inoue will be able to fight Tank right away because he has to fight and defeat several other fighters to be able to have chance to fight Tank.
Inoue can only walk slowly in an effort to move up to higher class, it is impossible to see an Inoue vs Tank fight which is currently quite far apart in their weight even Tank also said in an interview that his fight with Inoue will not happen, but if it is an exhibition fight maybe we can see it soon.

[Questat]

It is impossible in the case that they are at different levels. I believe Inoue is not just a smart boxer but a clever one. He will never fight someone who can ruin his career and reputation. If he wants to remain undefeated, he will stay at super bantamweight, as he is suited there.

Let us say that if it is pursued, Inoue has no match and will just lose this time. He is no match for Davis, not in the lightweight division. Unless both parties will have a catch-up weight to agree on.

[Maslate]

It is impossible in the case that they are at different levels. I believe Inoue is not just a smart boxer but a clever one. He will never fight someone who can ruin his career and reputation. If he wants to remain undefeated, he will stay at super bantamweight, as he is suited there.

Let us say that if it is pursued, Inoue has no match and will just lose this time. He is no match for Davis, not in the lightweight division. Unless both parties will have a catch-up weight to agree on.

I get it... he didn't even fight Casimero, who is on the same level as him and was the fight the fans wanted, so moving up to face a superstar is quite too risky for him. But we still expect it to happen in the future because Inoue won't become a Hall of Famer unless he pushes his journey forward, and it's a bit embarrassing for Pacman that they've compared him to Inoue, with even Bob Arum believing that Inoue could be better than Pacman.

[avp2306]

It is impossible in the case that they are at different levels. I believe Inoue is not just a smart boxer but a clever one. He will never fight someone who can ruin his career and reputation. If he wants to remain undefeated, he will stay at super bantamweight, as he is suited there.

Let us say that if it is pursued, Inoue has no match and will just lose this time. He is no match for Davis, not in the lightweight division. Unless both parties will have a catch-up weight to agree on.

I get it... he didn't even fight Casimero, who is on the same level as him and was the fight the fans wanted, so moving up to face a superstar is quite too risky for him. But we still expect it to happen in the future because Inoue won't become a Hall of Famer unless he pushes his journey forward, and it's a bit embarrassing for Pacman that they've compared him to Inoue, with even Bob Arum believing that Inoue could be better than Pacman.

For that it gives impression that Inoue is just picking his own fights. It will be good to his career if he finish all of his opponent in his level before he climb up since for sure that people will not have any doubt regarding on his legacy since there will be always question on why he avoid to fight Casimero.

Comparing him to the legendary  is to much since Inoue didn't achieve what the Pacquaio get. He's promoter is just hyping him so much but in reality Inoue is afraid to get out on his comfort zone.

If he fight Casimero then fight and dominate in US then maybe people would agree that he's more better than Pacquaio.

[batang_bitcoin]

It was said that Inoue is moving to another division and if by any chance he'll meet Davis on his way, he should do the necessary. But will he do that for this year? I think he's got some lineup matches for this year already and it will take time for these two meet. Only time will tell when but it seems that there's going to be more with Inoue as he's one of the most desired to be battled and challenged to get his title. Both are on different categories but Inoue is still on his prime.

[Oluwa-btc]

Here are the boxing records of both undefeated fighters. They are really meant to be to fight, can't wait to see this match. Age, height, and reach are almost the same. They really the perfect match for the fight, I am just curious as to why it's still happening. I am expecting this will be the fight of the year if this happens.

Lol, they are not the same mate, that's only their physical attributes, boxing is more of weight classes, and that's why they are put that way because there are boxers that could be the same in height and age and reach but they could be in a total different weight class just like here.

Inoue campaigns at 122 lbs although there are news that he will be moving up to 126 lbs. While Tank fight at 135 lbs, so that is a huge 10 lbs disparity. And as others have said, Tank is the natural bigger guy so if we look at it, he has all the advantage in this fight.

Personally,I wouldn't want to lay such comparison on these two because they're different personalities and their fighting capabilities differ a lot and For some reasons,I think this fight is overhyped and The anticipation is as well ridiculous.
Initially, their strength is based on their previous fighting results and experiences but interestingly,I the I'm not sure this information is valid or based on what it's seems like.I'll be anticipating differently this time.

[bisdak40]

If he fight Casimero then fight and dominate in US then maybe people would agree that he's more better than Pacquaio.

I believe this is a great move for Team Inoue. First, they should fight Casimero, and after defeating him, take on opponents who match Inoue’s style, similar to how Top Rank managed Manny Pacquiao’s career. At this point, it would be unfair to claim that Inoue is better than Pacquiao, as Inoue has mostly fought lesser-known opponents in Japan. Aside from Donaire, who is quite popular, Inoue’s opponents have not been very well-known.

[avp2306]

If he fight Casimero then fight and dominate in US then maybe people would agree that he's more better than Pacquaio.

I believe this is a great move for Team Inoue. First, they should fight Casimero, and after defeating him, take on opponents who match Inoue’s style, similar to how Top Rank managed Manny Pacquiao’s career. At this point, it would be unfair to claim that Inoue is better than Pacquiao, as Inoue has mostly fought lesser-known opponents in Japan. Aside from Donaire, who is quite popular, Inoue’s opponents have not been very well-known.

Yes that's really the best move they can do before anything else since people will always think that fight is unfinish business between them. Look at what happen now this one always haunt him and many fans will always say that Inoue is afraid of Casimero because he is so evasive when talking about having a fight with that one.

For sure those doubters will shut their mouth if he can successfully defeat Casimero and that will be more beneficial for his career. If he will not pick up fights then maybe we could agree on what he's promoter saying that he's better than Pacquaio. But if he continue to fight only on Japan then that make him nonsense on that discussion because Pacquaio always accept any big challenges on his career.

[Jating]

If he fight Casimero then fight and dominate in US then maybe people would agree that he's more better than Pacquaio.

I believe this is a great move for Team Inoue. First, they should fight Casimero, and after defeating him, take on opponents who match Inoue’s style, similar to how Top Rank managed Manny Pacquiao’s career. At this point, it would be unfair to claim that Inoue is better than Pacquiao, as Inoue has mostly fought lesser-known opponents in Japan. Aside from Donaire, who is quite popular, Inoue’s opponents have not been very well-known.

I've just seen some of Donaire's fight though during his prime, like the Darchy and then the Tyson Marquez fight wherein Marquez was really heavy handed but Donaire was able to knockout him out. So I'm just imagining if Inoue did come out on that era, and I'm seeing that he won't dominate the bantamweight and super bantamweight as there are a lot of good boxers that time.

And he was just lucky that he was in the era wherein the division is weak that's why he totally dominated it. Anyways, this is still a fantasy fight and we rally don't know if Inoue can go as high as 135-lbs fight because of his frame and if ever he will, gonna be hard for him to defeat a natural bigger guy.

[freedomgo]

And he was just lucky that he was in the era wherein the division is weak that's why he totally dominated it. Anyways, this is still a fantasy fight and we rally don't know if Inoue can go as high as 135-lbs fight because of his frame and if ever he will, gonna be hard for him to defeat a natural bigger guy.

That's the reality that some of us here don't see, and he was also lucky that he is in an era where dodging opponents has become a strategy to maintain a good record, just like Mayweather did in the past, but there are only a few boxers who did that as in the past there were many Mexican champions who weren't afraid to fight anyone because it's in their blood, and of course there are a few Filipinos as well, so if they meet, we could really expect a real battle, not a fight where one boxer is being dominated by the other as was expected before the actual fight.

[BitMaxz]

I check both of their standings it look like they have the same standing, height and reach are the same except for the weight.
If they are going to fight someday I'm sure it's hard for us to bet which one will win.
This is going to be a 50/50 chance by watching all Davis fight compared to Inoue it looks like Davis have powerful punch and higher KO % than Inoue.

So for me, I'll bet with Davis if this match will happen.

[acroman08]

It is impossible in the case that they are at different levels. I believe Inoue is not just a smart boxer but a clever one. He will never fight someone who can ruin his career and reputation. If he wants to remain undefeated, he will stay at super bantamweight, as he is suited there.

which is kind of sad, a lot of boxers today lack the conviction to challenge themselves where the fight they have is uncertain, they are content with their record looking neat and tidy.

Let us say that if it is pursued, Inoue has no match and will just lose this time. He is no match for Davis, not in the lightweight division. Unless both parties will have a catch-up weight to agree on.

that'll be interesting to see.

[Yaunfitda]

I check both of their standings it look like they have the same standing, height and reach are the same except for the weight.
If they are going to fight someday I'm sure it's hard for us to bet which one will win.

Yes, they are but as you have said, even if their height and reach are almost the same, Davis is way more bigger obviously and he is the natural 135 lbs. While Inoue will have to go up 2 weight classes and it could really affect him.

This is going to be a 50/50 chance by watching all Davis fight compared to Inoue it looks like Davis have powerful punch and higher KO % than Inoue.

So for me, I'll bet with Davis if this match will happen.

Maybe, but the sports bookies will have to go out and list a favorite and I will see that Tank will be the favorite in this fight. Again, they will go on the premise that a natural bigger guy might win the fight here. Inoue will have to go up to 2 weight class and it can really put a toll on his body and his power might not be the same in the heavier weight class.

[TravelMug]

Here are the boxing records of both undefeated fighters. They are really meant to be to fight, can't wait to see this match. Age, height, and reach are almost the same. They really the perfect match for the fight, I am just curious as to why it's still happening. I am expecting this will be the fight of the year if this happens.

Lol, they are not the same mate, that's only their physical attributes, boxing is more of weight classes, and that's why they are put that way because there are boxers that could be the same in height and age and reach but they could be in a total different weight class just like here.

Inoue campaigns at 122 lbs although there are news that he will be moving up to 126 lbs. While Tank fight at 135 lbs, so that is a huge 10 lbs disparity. And as others have said, Tank is the natural bigger guy so if we look at it, he has all the advantage in this fight.

Personally,I wouldn't want to lay such comparison on these two because they're different personalities and their fighting capabilities differ a lot and For some reasons,I think this fight is overhyped and The anticipation is as well ridiculous.

I will answer on the overhype, they are not, as both are champions, Inoue is two time unified already, that is a big accomplished in his young career so I disagree when you say that is fight is going to be overhype because they are not. They are champion in their own division and that's why many fights wanted to see who is the best between this two.

Initially, their strength is based on their previous fighting results and experiences but interestingly,I the I'm not sure this information is valid or based on what it's seems like.I'll be anticipating differently this time.

It's valid, as we have a saying here, boxers are good only in their last fight. And so with that, we will assume that they are still at the top as they won their respective bout specially Inoue who is riding on a knockout in his last 5 fights or so.

[Taskford]

And he was just lucky that he was in the era wherein the division is weak that's why he totally dominated it. Anyways, this is still a fantasy fight and we rally don't know if Inoue can go as high as 135-lbs fight because of his frame and if ever he will, gonna be hard for him to defeat a natural bigger guy.

That's the reality that some of us here don't see, and he was also lucky that he is in an era where dodging opponents has become a strategy to maintain a good record, just like Mayweather did in the past, but there are only a few boxers who did that as in the past there were many Mexican champions who weren't afraid to fight anyone because it's in their blood, and of course there are a few Filipinos as well, so if they meet, we could really expect a real battle, not a fight where one boxer is being dominated by the other as was expected before the actual fight.

Actually to many people doubt about his greatness since he didn't even face bigger opponents aside from Donaire which is out of his prime already. Plus he's not going out on his comfort zone that adds up some doubt if he can able to cope up more bigger challenges of his career.  

I want to see this fight to happen and for sure  this will be a great achievement for his career if he defeats Davis especially if this fight will be held in Las Vegas. This fight will be one of big events we provably wait for would love to see more good developments of this potential fight.